Emily Jex is a data analyst currently working at the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy since January 2022. Previous experience includes roles as a Competitive Pricing Data Analyst at Meijer and as a Nursing and Economics Graduate Research Assistant at Grand Valley State University, where responsibilities involved statistical consulting and data analysis. Emily has also completed a Biostatistics Internship at Montcalm Care Network, focusing on health status information analysis, and worked as a student researcher at Olivet College Archives, where tasks included document analysis and public engagement. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Biostatistics from Grand Valley State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and History from The University of Olivet.
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
MISSION We aim to be a global leader in helping you understand, strengthen, and advance philanthropy. VISION We envision a world shaped by smart, adaptive, and effective philanthropy that helps to create strong, inclusive communities. ABOUT Established in 1992, the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy is an academic center within the Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Johnson Center provides: • Competency-based professional development • Applied research and evaluation • Resources and tools to transform communities for the public good We are proud to spearhead many first-of-their-kind leadership roles and publications that benefit the field of philanthropy. These include the Frey Chair for Family Philanthropy and the W.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair, both of which support original research in the field. We also publish “The Foundation Review,” the first peer-reviewed journal of philanthropy, four times per year.