Wendy Rivenburgh

About Wendy Rivenburgh

Program designer, content developer, and collaborator. Civics and media literacy education advocate and project-based learning specialist committed to youth empowerment and civic participation. Optimist, conceptual thinker, problem-solver. Agile writer/editor passionate about sharing stories and works that shift perceptions and inspire.

Experience

1. Senior Associate

   edc.org

   Nov 2000 — Present

   Projects include the following:Supporting Readiness through Vital Civic Empowerment (SRVCE), 20••••25 Website: https://srvce.edc.org/EDC led SRVCE, a federally funded civics curriculum pilot that blends inquiry-based civic learning, media literacy education, and exploration of public service careers to prepare students to be active citizens and thrive in the workforce.• Managed the development and pilot implementation of curriculum and professional learning resources • Curated StoryCorps media stories of public service for inclusion in SRVCE civics curriculum• Led communications activities including program outreach, educator engagement, and social mediaNational Center for Afterschool and Summer Enrichment, 20••••25EDC led the National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE), funded by the US Dept. of Health and Human Services to ensure that low-income children have increased access to high-quality learning experiences.• Served as project storyteller, crafting program resources, outreach materials, key messages, and web content• Led consumer engagement activities including family stories series, photo shoots, and resource development designed to support and inform familiesAdobe Youth Voices at EDC, 20••••16My team at EDC was the Adobe Foundation’s program partner for Adobe Youth Voices (AYV), an international professional development initiative for educators designed to equip youth to create change through digital storytelling.• Fostered learning community of educators working with youth in 60 countries • Delivered training and technical assistance to local AYV Partner Boston Public Schools for 4 years• Developed 100-page interactive digital edition of Adobe Youth Voices Program Guide, 50+ educator and youth stories, and Adobe Youth Voices app, The AYV Story, with more than downloads

Education

• Middlebury College

  Bachelor's degree

  1989 — 1993

• Boston College

  Master's degree

  1997 — 1999

Skills

• Fundraising
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Writing
• Community Outreach
• Interviews
• Teaching
• Web Content Writing
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Editing
• Program Evaluation
• Higher Education
• Training
• Nonprofits
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Program Development
• Newsletters
• Grant Writing
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Curriculum Design
• Staff Development
• Grants
• Blogging