Mike joined Gary Bess Associates in 2016, having previously worked in the nonprofit sector for 16 years with more than 10 years’ experience in health care fundraising and management. He holds a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in international studies with a minor in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mike has been Grant Professional Certified (GPC) by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute since 2007.
Mike previously worked as the Director of Development & Outreach for CALSTAR, an air medical transport company serving critically ill and injured patients primarily in California and northern Nevada, after having held the position of Foundation and Corporate Relations Manager with the same organization. He also served as Board President of the Association of Air Medical Membership Programs (AAMMP) and as a program representative and committee member for the California Association of Air Medical Services (CalAAMS).
Current role
Director of Grants Management at Barr Foundation
Director of Grants Management & Evaluation at Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Director of Grants Management at Kapor Center for Social Impact
Director of Grants Management at The Farmlink Project
Director Of Grants Management And Compliance at Covenant House California