For our final "Dinners with..." of the semester, BLI is thrilled to welcome Mary Schlitt, our very own BLI associate director!

As a LSA undergrad at the University of Michigan, Mary discovered both her capacity for leadership and love for the nonprofit sector during an internship at the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair. After advancing the missions of four respected nonprofit organizations, Mary has returned to the University of Michigan and the Barger Leadership Institute to seek collaborations that generate opportunity and resources for undergraduates. In her most recent role as chief development officer at Food Gatherers, she was responsible for both the financial success of the organization and, as part of a leadership team, managed the day-to-day operations of the entire organization. As the BLI Associate Director, Mary will have primary operational responsibility for all aspects of the institute’s day to day management. She will develop relationships with and serve as liaison to partners on and off campus, and work with potential donors and stewardship of existing alumni relationships in partnership with LSA Advancement. Mary will additionally aid the Director in the strategic development and funding of new programs and opportunities in the region and around the world.

Mary, a 2017 +Lab Fellow, through the Center for Positive Organizations, Ross School of Business, holds holds a Master of Public Administration and a bachelor's in psychology from the University of Michigan.

Attendees MUST RSVP at the sessions link (see web links).