ELLEN GERSTEIN

Adjunct Professor

Executive Director 1991 – Present
Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services, Lawrenceville, GA
Lead all assessment, strategic planning and administrative functions of a community-wide collaborative which is a private public partnership of more than 800 social and community minded organizations and manage the daily operation of an extensive computerized community information and referral service staffed entirely by volunteers; coordinate the activities of a 56-member board of directors who actively participate on various internal and external programs and councils. Provides training for other non-profits and various state and other groups. Oversee volunteer make a difference day – Gwinnett Greats Days of Service – over 100,000 volunteers. Oversee neighborhood leadership program. Oversee non-profit CEO roundtable. Oversee Drug Free Community Coalition. Host own cable TV show – People Helping People; Keynote speaker at many community functions. Grant writing and fundraising.

Adjunct Professor 2011-present
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Suwanee, GA Campus Masters of Organizational Development and Leadership
First professor hired in Georgia for ODL program. Teach several Master’s Level courses and serve as a Capstone Advisor for graduating students.

A&E Consulting 2014 –present
Principal – consulting with various Coalitions and government entities to increase and support collaboration and community level change thru grant consultation, grant writing, training and other services.