Summary Ph.D. candidate, public policy, with 16 years experience working to strengthen nonprofit organizations. Trained in basic research methods and analysis. Diverse research interests include issues affecting children and the roles of philanthropy, communication and leadership in the work of nonprofits.
Dissertation explores corporate communications and citizen understanding of public issues.
Biology, George Washington University. Worked with faculty, students, detained juveniles, and court officials to assess the gaps in services in Richmond's Domestic and Juvenile Relations Court. Virginia's largest theater is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the lives of children through the arts. Designed philanthropic marketing partnerships among corporations and nonprofit organizations that reflect organization mission, culture, target customers and core business strategies. Initiated and managed relationships with media and guided the creative process.