Bethany Studenic
Co-Founder & Managing Director at Enlightened Solutions
- Role
- Co-founder Managing Director at Enlightened Solutions
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bethany Studenic
Bethany is a licensed Attorney and Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the…
Experience
Co-founder Managing Director
Jul 2018 — Present · Cleveland/Akron, OH, US
Co-founded Enlightened Solutions, a race and gender justice think tank dedicated to advancing equity through research, advocacy, and direct support for individuals impacted by systemic injustice and trauma. Led the organization’s vision, growth, and strategy with a focus on dismantling structural inequality and building inclusive systems that serve all communities.Key Highlights- Secured diverse funding streams through grants, partnerships, and donor engagement- Provided thought leadership, including the design and launch of Project Noir, a nationally recognized research initiative on the experiences of Black women in Northeast Ohio- Directed strategic planning, program design, and organizational development efforts- Managed internal staff, consultants, volunteers, and an engaged Board of Directors- Oversaw financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation- Built and maintained strong client and community partnerships across sectors- Represented the organization through media appearances, public speaking, and policy advocacy- Authored reports and analyses integrating data, lived experience, and equity-centered frameworks.
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Job Coaching
- Event Planning
- Social Networking
- Grants
- Volunteer Management
- Communication
- Research
- Case Management
- Public Policy
- Social Services
- Social Media Management
- Spss
- Data Entry
- Community Organizing
- Program Development
- Management
- Strategic Planning
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Fundraising
- Social Work
- Crisis Intervention
- Public Speaking
- Psychology
- Program Evaluation
- Higher Education
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Needs Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Policy
- Policy Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Mental Health
- Program Management
- Report Writing
- Client Counseling
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