Non-profit, Education and Event Planning

President, Dress for Success Houston

Lauren@dfshouston.org

Restaurant & Resort Management/Colorado State University

As head of a non-profit organization, every day can be filled with different meetings. I am a morning person, so I like to log in early, get things done because even though your day is planned, things come up you that you want to be prepared for. There are meetings with the team, our board and supporters to ensure I constituents. The chance to be mindful and plan allows for a more balanced environment. Typically, I bring my lunch unless I get back to what needs to be done for the day. In the evening, I sign off for a while to be with my family, then check emails bef Internships in the non-profit sector are fairly easy to come by depending on the parameters you are looking at for yourself. Bei learning experience, you think of your feet, you are of service and can grow tremendously because you are around other individuals not have meet otherwise. It’s a great way to expand your lens and view on life. Before entering the field, volunteer, work in the to think on your feet. If you like the same routine and structure each day, non-profit does not typically fall into those job routine industry, the chance to come in, learn and see if it’s right for you is a great way to engage in a new field – and give it at least about the opportunity. Innovative, connector, kind, passionate, high energy, committed, mindful and patient.

Managing Director of Development, Last Mile Health

court.evans@gmail.com

BA, Tufts University 2006 

MA, Tufts University 2010 

I work in fundraising for a growing non-profit organization that partners with governments in Sub-Saharan Africa to develop community health worker programs. My team is responsible for stewarding our funding partners; identifying and cultivating new funding partners; and tracking, producing, and reporting revenue projections. This requires a solid understanding of the work our colleagues are doing in Liberia, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Uganda, and so on a typical day, I might have calls and meetings with my colleagues across the world. I also might be meeting with a funding partner to give them updates and tell them about our successes and challenges in achieving the organization's vision to bring access to healthcare to the world's most remote communities. Since we are a growing organization, I also participate in efforts to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness, such as how to make it easier to share information. In non-COVID times, I get to travel around the world. Traits that have helped me be successful are being highly organized, developing strong writing skills, and being solutions-oriented.

Director Planner - Keely Thorne Events

Texas Christian University

She began her career in 2011, where she fell in love with the event world and all things “weddings.” Jennifer has a stylistic eye, an interest for design, and discovering new trends. She has the ability to create unique events that reflect her client’s individual personalities.

Jennifer specializes in attention to detail and finding solutions to any obstacle while being calm and positive under pressure. Her sophisticated and classic taste paired with her enthusiasm and gracious personality makes her clients feel like they have known her for years. She is dedicated to her clients, passionate about her work, and is always striving for perfection while making sure the planning process is fun!  She is up for a challenge and enjoys traveling for work from California to Marfa to Belize; she is always on board for any destination.

When Jennifer is not planning fabulous events for her clients, she enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time with her family, daughter Sloane and nieces, entertaining friends, and trying out new chic restaurants!