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Susan Appe, Ph.D.
Susan Appe is Associate Professor and MPA Director at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Her research focuses on government-nonprofit relations and the dimensions and evolution of the nonprofit sector. She examines how government policy influences and shapes civil society and nonprofit organizations/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs); how and why nonprofit organizations form networks and their implications; and the relationship between organized civil society, foreign aid and development. She is currently working on research projects related to diaspora philanthropy centered on the transnational nexus of migration, development and philanthropy. She is also studying the roles of public administration and nonprofit organizations/NGOs in mass atrocity prevention. She has extensive experience in qualitative and interpretive research methods, comparative analysis and in-depth fieldwork across North America, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. She is the author of multiple academic publications.
Roland Kushner, Ph.D.
Roland J. Kushner is a Professor of Business and Program Coordinator for the Master's in Organizational Leadership at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, USA. He teaches management principles, nonprofit management, international management, arts administration, leadership, and strategy, and conducts research on the economics of arts & culture and strategic management of nonprofit organizations. Earlier, he led arts organizations including festivals, choir, and a public radio station, and consulted to leading national organizations. He is active in some Lehigh Valley and national nonprofits including Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation, and plays music for fun and with friends.
Kandyce Fernandez Sawyer, Ph.D.
Kandyce Fernandez Sawyer is the Associate Program Director and Senior Lecturer for the MA in Nonprofit Management at Johns Hopkins University. With over ten years of experience as a professional educator and researcher, she is passionate about advancing the knowledge and practice of nonprofit administration, public policy, and social change in society. Her expertise lies in designing and conducting research or program evaluations/assessments that inform and improve the performance and impact of organizations and their stakeholders. She has published and presented her research findings in various academic and professional venues, and has developed and delivered educational materials and curricula for diverse audiences and formats. She enjoys mentoring students while building educational networks to serve local nonprofit communities and foster civic engagement. Her mission is to empower organizations and individuals to achieve their goals and create positive social change through learning and development.
Kelly Rutt is a dedicated professional with a PhD in Community Resources and Development, currently serving as research fellow with UCLA'S Biobehavioral Research Training For Ending The HIV/AIDS Epidemic, at the David Geffen School of Medicine. She recently completed a Fogarty Fellowship at the University of California Global Health Institute (UCGHI) and Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Conducting Global Health Research Certificate Program. Previous roles, including tenure at the Environmental Information Association, emphasized leadership in education and environmental health and safety advocacy. This experience, coupled with certifications in nonprofit management, supports ongoing contributions to multidisciplinary research and initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable community health solutions.
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