Grant Writer

In the nonprofit sector, it is becoming increasingly necessary to understand the dynamics of working collaboratively with the government, political leaders, private sector, and community-at-large. The training through Pepperdine's School of Public Policy equipped me to think independently but work cooperatively with others trying to achieve the same mission. The economics specialization prepared me to take on a financial leadership role to develop resources as a government grant writer working with agencies such as Housing and Urban Development, the Veterans Administration, and the Social Security Administration. As I gained more experience, I oversaw the financial management for the agency. Pepperdine taught me not only technical skills but reinforced that integrity is the most valuable skill a leader can possess.