Carolyn Schmidt

Carolyn Schmidt, CFRE, is an experienced fundraising professional with a comprehensive background in development roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Chief Development Officer at Food & Friends since December 2016, Carolyn previously held key positions such as Sr. Director of Individual Giving at SOS Children's Villages USA and Managing Director of Development at Prevent Cancer Foundation. Other roles include Director of Development at Reading Is Fundamental, and Director of Operations at Catholic Charities Foundation of the Archdiocese of Washington. Early career experiences include positions at Anchor Mental Health, George Washington University, and an internship with Brakeley, John Price Jones. Carolyn holds a B.A. in Art History and Studio Art from Hollins University.