Betsy Walker

Betsy Walker has a diverse work experience, starting with their current position as the Director of Partnerships at the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, where they have been since July 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Senior Manager of Partnerships from March 2020 to July 2022.

Before joining the Dave Thomas Foundation, Betsy was the Principal at their consultancy firm called Walker Philanthropy Consulting, LLC, from August 2019 to March 2020. Betsy'sconsultancy focused on strategic grantmaking and nonprofit partnerships in the philanthropy sector.

From October 2014 to April 2019, Betsy held the position of Director of Community Relations at Cardinal Health. During their tenure, they led the Foundation's national efforts in prevention education and managed strategic partnerships. Before that, they held various roles at Cardinal Health, including Manager of Community Relations, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Pharmacy Business Consultant, and Analyst in the Sales and Marketing Development Program.

Betsy's early career includes a Marketing Communications Internship at Cardinal Health from June 2004 to June 2005. Overall, Betsy's work experience showcases their expertise in philanthropy, strategic partnerships, community relations, and process improvement.

Betsy Walker obtained their Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Marketing from Ohio University, where they studied from 2001 to 2005. In 2013, they also obtained a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from MoreSteam and Cardinal Health.