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The Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty (SHECP) is pleased to announce that Jen Handy has been named as Executive Director . Jen steps into this role after serving as SHECP’s Associate Director and, most recently, Interim Executive Director. Since joining the team in 2021, she has expanded SHECP’s programming, including multiple virtual event series and the Policy and Nonprofit Leadership Internship, strengthened organizational systems, and deepened engagement wit

Upcoming Springboard event series to be co-hosted by Bucknell University and Washington and Lee University Join us in early 2026 for a series of virtual events exploring how community organizations are integrating food production into their strategies to combat food insecurity . The series will feature leaders from innovative programs working at the intersection of food, justice, and community resilience. The event series is co-hosted by Bucknell University and Washington and

SHECP is hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant to collaborate with our team, support the mission of SHECP, and represent its values when interacting with partners and the community. This position is a key link in supporting the efficient and smooth day-to-day operations of the organization. This individual will be part of a remote team, but some job responsibilities will require them to be in Lexington, VA on a semi-regular basis. The part-time administrative assistant