Nonprofit Resource Network

Victor holds a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from Washington College, MD, and a Masters and Ph. D. from the School of Public Affairs at American University. He currently serves as the Dean of the College and Graduate and Professional Studies at Millersville University. Previous experience includes: Director, Institute for Regional Development and Masters of Public Administration Program Coordinator at Bridgewater State College, Massachusetts; Faculty, University of North Texas; Faculty, American University; and Manager of Statistical Analysis, International City/County Management Association, Washington, D.C. Victor has published over 30 chapters, articles and monographs on public sector issues, and has consulted with and trained nonprofit and local government professionals across the country, designing and implementing a variety of relevant workshops and applied research projects such as strategic planning, survey research, and needs assessment

Anne has over fourteen years of experience working in the not-for-profit sector. Previously, she worked as a Development Officer for Lancaster General Hospital, raising money for VNA Community Care Services and the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic. She also worked for United Way of Lancaster County providing training on outcomes assessment for non-for-profit managers, overseeing the annual allocations process and conducting research for various community needs reports. As the Emergency Social Services Manager at the American Red Cross, she oversaw disaster response in a six-county area. Anne has served as a consultant and trainer for various community organizations and has volunteered for a variety of agencies serving children and youth, persons with physical and mental disabilities and persons who are in prison or homeless, currently serving on the Board of the PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations and on a board committee for the S. June Smith Center. She obtained both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Social Work from Millersville University and Marywood University respectively.

Rebecca holds a bachelors degree in Psychology from Dallas Baptist University. She is currently completing her final year in Millersville University’s MSW program. She will graduate in May 2012, and will pursue a career in both counseling and social work administration. She has participated in facilitating women’s empowerment groups and volunteers at H.O.M.E International, a local non-profit group supporting orphaned girls in India. Spiritual and religious abuse issues are of utmost importance to Rebecca, and she plans to incorporate these interests in her future work.

Lauren holds a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from California University of Pennsylvania. A Lancaster native, she decided to continue her education at Millersville University. She will graduate with a Masters in Social Work in May of 2013. Lauren worked for 4 years and currently works part time for the County of Lancaster as the Protection from Abuse Court Coordinator. She also interned for P.C.A.R. and the Women’s Center at Cal U of PA assisting with victim’s rights. With a background in policy and passion to help people, she hopes to implement what she learns from NRN in her future.

Dreya holds a bachelors degree in Psychology from Shorter University located in Rome, GA. She is currently completing her final year in Millersville University’s MSW program. She will graduate in May 2012, and will pursue a career in sex therapy. Dreya worked for the Department of Family and Children Services in Rome, Georgia for 2 years investigating sexual abuse cases involving children and currently is a Graduate Assistant at Millersville University.

Liz is a Bachelors level Public Relations Intern. She will be graduating in May 2012 with a Bachelors Degree in Speech Communications with a focus on Communication Studies from Millersville University.  In the past, she has volunteered working with the Lancaster/Millersville Latino Mural Project, and Day of Caring event in Lancaster, PA.  She hopes to learn more about how nonprofit organizations operate through her internship, and gain experience in the Public Relations field so she can use her knowledge in her future endeavors.

Kyle is a Bachelors level Public Relations intern.  He is a senior at Millersville University and will be graduating in December 2011 with a Bachelors Degree in Speech Communication, with a focus on Public Relations.  Kyle is eager for the opportunity, as this is his first internship.  Kyle hopes to gain valuable knowledge that will help prepare him for future employment opportunities.  Upon graduating, Kyle would like to be involved in corporate PR, preferably involving sports, but is prepared to utilize his skills in any capacity.