Sheigla Averill

Sheigla Averill is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in development, research, and administrative support. Currently serving as the Director of Development at First Place for Youth since March 2016, Sheigla has held various roles within the organization, including Associate Director of Advancement and Grants Manager. In addition, Sheigla has operated as a freelance copyeditor since September 2008. Previous experience includes positions as a Research Analyst at the Institute for Scientific Analysis, an Administrative Assistant at the Academy of Art University, and a Recruiting Assistant at Kimco Staffing. Sheigla holds a Master of Arts in English and American Literature from Boston University and has a diverse educational background in anthropology and philosophy from the University of California, Santa Cruz, complemented by a Copyediting Certificate from UC San Diego.