Margo has been involved in program planning, outcome measurement, & evaluation for 15 years. In her current position, she is responsible for helping organizations improve their capacity to make data driven decisions. Previously, as Director of Quality Assurance and Director of Planning & Evaluation at Melwood Training Center, Margo was responsible for establishing a process to monitor Melwood's strategic plan and annual objectives, establish program outcomes, and identify cross-cutting solutions based on data reporting. Margo currently serves as Board chair for The Scholarship Academy, Program Committee chair for Capitol Hill Group Ministry, and serves as non-board member for the Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Public Charter School's School Committee. She earned her PhD in Public Administration from Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University and a Masters in Public Administration from Syracuse University.
Nisha has been involved in nonprofit development for six years. In her current position as Research and Evaluation Manager at the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation, she is responsible for developing, implementing, and manage evaluation and monitoring initiatives. Previously, as Executive Director at Coaching for College, Nisha was responsible for creating and implementing annual strategic plans, managing program operations, and developing program evaluation, tracking, and reporting systems. Before that, she worked as Consultant for UNICEF and the Ministry of Health of Trinidad and Tobago where she was responsible for developing a draft adolescent health policy and also evaluating a regional program promoting anti-violence. Nisha is the founder of Breaking the Cycle, an organization providing support for at-risk youth to positively develop. She earned Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a double minor in Spanish and Criminal Justice Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Public Health from George Washington University. She is a member of Delta Omega Honors Society and a Board Member of Coaching for College. Nisha is pursuing a Doctorate of Public Health at the George Washington University with a focus on Health Behavior.
Elizabeth provides training and consulting services in the areas of program evaluations, strategic planning, process improvement, human capital/workforce development. She has worked with small businesses, for-profit corporations, non-profit organizations, and associations to improve organizational effectiveness through program evaluations, process-improvement and change management principles. In addition to managing the practice, she is a technical adviser in program evaluation for the George Washington University TACE Program and is on the faculty of the American Management Association. Previously, as VP, Strategy and Performance Management at MVLE, Inc., Elizabeth oversaw the areas of strategic planning, program evaluations, compliance, organizational development, and organizational performance. She is a member of the Association for Psychological Type, the American Society for Quality, the Alliance for Non-profit Management, the Arlington and Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association of Women Business Owners. She is also on the Board of the Northern Virginia Chapter for the Society for Human Resource Management. She earned a MA in Organizational Management and a BA in Sociology both from the George Washington University.
The Series will be taking place at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. It is located in Dupont Circle, minutes from downtown Washington DC and is close to all forms of public transportation. The building's entrance is on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The full address is:
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1779 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036
The December 1, 2011 Leadership Series seminar will be in the Root Room A/B Combo at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Public Transportation:
By Metro: The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is located on the Metro Red Line at the Dupont Circle Stop. It is within a 5 minute walk from the Metro Station to the meeting venue. As you exit the station you will be at Q Street, NW and Connecticut Avenue, NW. Turn right on Connecticut and cross into the Circle. Exit the Circle on Massachusetts Avenue, NW and the Carnegie Endowment will be approximately 2 blocks down on the left.
By Train: If you are traveling by train, you will arrive at Union Station where you have two options to continue. You can take a taxi for the approximate cost of $15 or you can take the Metro Red Line to the Dupont Circle Stop. As you exit the station you will be at Q Street, NW and Connecticut Avenue, NW. Turn right on Connecticut and cross into the Circle. Exit the Circle on Massachusetts Avenue, NW and the Carnegie Endowment will be approximately 2 blocks down on the left.
Directions By Car:
From North, I-95 Take Interstate 95 south to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) towards Silver Spring/Northern Virginia. Once on I-495, take exit 33, Connecticut Avenue. You will head south on Connecticut Avenue. Stay on Connecticut Avenue until you come to Dupont Circle. Enter the Circle and take the Massachusetts Avenue Exit. The venue will be approximately 1 block down on your left. From Northwest, I-270 Take Interstate 270 to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) towards Silver Spring. Once on I-495, take exit 33, Connecticut Avenue. You will head south on Connecticut Avenue. Stay on Connecticut Avenue until you come to Dupont Circle. Enter the Circle and take the Massachusetts Avenue Exit. The venue will be approximately 1 block down on your left.
From West, I-66/Rt. 50 Interstate 66 and Route 50 both connect with the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Take I-66/Rt. 50 towards Washington DC. Go across the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Once you cross the bridge, exit left at E Street. From E Street, take the Virginia Avenue exit. Bear left, following signs for 23rd Street, NW. Make a right turn onto 23rd Street. At the first traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto New Hampshire Avenue, NW. Stay on New Hampshire until you come to Dupont Circle (second traffic circle). Take the 3rd exit onto Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The venue will be on the left.
From South, I-95 Take Interstate 95-N to Interstate 395-N. Take 395-N into the District. Continue onto US-1 N (following signs for 14th Street/National Mall). Continue onto 14th Street, NW. Stay on 14th Street, NW. At the first traffic circle, exit onto Massachusetts Avenue, NW. At the second traffic circle (Dupont Circle), continue straight to stay on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The venue will be on the right.
Parking: Carnegie Endowment does not offer onsite parking. There are several parking garages within a 5 minute walk to the Carnegie Building.
Atlantic Parking 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Open: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 7:00pm Rates: 0-1 Hour = $6 Each Additional Hour =$6 Maximum all day =$11 As you exit the parking garage, make a left on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Meeting Venue will be on the left. Approximately 3 minutes walking time.
Central Parking System 1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Open: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 8:30pm Rates: 0-1 Hour =$6 Each Additional Hour = $5 Maximum all day =$11 As you exit the parking garage, make a left on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Meeting Venue will be on the left. Approximately 5 minutes walking time.
Our unique one-on-one mentoring sessions offer you the opportunity to sit down with an experienced fundraising professional for 30 minutes to discuss any questions that are specific to your organization. Mentoring sessions cover the same topics as the seminars, and we will assign you a mentor based on his/her availability at your requested times.
Mentoring sessions are available for the cost of $0.00 per session. If you register for a full Summit pass, 0 mentoring sessions are included in the pass.
Below is a list of mentors who will be available at the Summit. Please note that you must register to attend at least one seminar in order to sign up for a mentor.
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$ 110.00
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
1:00 PM-4:30 PM
