As Associate of Engagement, DJ supports The Fund’s development and stewardship strategy. She also supports engagement opportunities for The Fund’s Leadership Council and Educator Advisory Committee.
A Brooklyn native, DJ has experienced firsthand the power of public education. Through the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, she spent her summers interning at The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and George Washington University for their Development and Alumni Relations teams. She also spent the duration of her college career interning for The Amherst Fund. It was through these opportunities that she discovered her passion for ensuring that educators have the resources they need to provide the best educational experience for their students.
DJ earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Amherst College. She enjoys running, playing card games, cooking, and watching The Office.