Wadell Ridley

Experience

1. AVP of Government & Community Relations

   Saint Joseph's University

   Jul 2009 — Present

   The office of Government and Community Relations develops and implements communication strategies and collaborations with the University’s community partners and government officials. Also has responsible for securing support and funding for the University’s programs and priorities.Served as chief liaison between officials and their staff and the University.Worked with University leadership to develop programs and priorities that warrant funding from the federal and state levels.Developed and maintained one on one relationships with government officials at the city, state and federal levels.

Education

• Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2017 — 2019

• Lincoln University

  BA, Biology

  1977 — 1981

Skills

• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Policy
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Public Speaking
• Grants
• Leadership Development
• Event Planning
• Politics
• Community Organizing
• Program Development
• Zoning
• Staff Development
• Proposal Writing
• Public Policy
• Social Media
• Non-Profits
• Research
• Editing
• Social Services
• Higher Education
• Fundraising
• Teaching
• Public Relations
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Media Relations
• Policy Analysis
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Program Evaluation
• Event Management
• Organizational Development
• Program Management
• Workshop Facilitation