Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Maritza Guzmán, MPA, is an experienced professional in the philanthropic sector, currently serving as a Senior Consultant at TCC Group since March 2019, where responsibilities include leading projects in strategic planning and grantmaking strategy development. Guzmán also contributes as an Affiliate Instructor at the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, teaching professional development courses with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Previous roles include Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at The National "I Have A Dream" Foundation, where strategic partnerships were cultivated to enhance visibility and alumni engagement, and Program Manager to Program Director at NEO Philanthropy, directing fiscal sponsorship services and increasing fee-based revenue. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University.
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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.