Palmer Shepherd

Palmer Shepherd has a diverse work experience in various organizations. Palmer started their career in 1999 as a Project Manager at the Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas. From 2003 to 2004, they worked as a Donor Relations Coordinator at the Meridian International Center. In 2005, they joined the Dallas Zoo as a Database Coordinator, where they managed donor records and oversaw database upgrades. From 2008 to 2012, they worked at the National Breast Cancer Coalition as a Database & Membership Manager, responsible for managing the direct response program and online fundraising efforts. In 2013, they joined the Global Fund for Children and served in various roles, including Vice President of Operations and Governance, Senior Director of Operations & Governance, Director of Operations & Communications, Director of Operations Systems Improvement, Associate Director of Operations Systems Improvement, and Associate Director of Development Operations & Communications. In these positions, Palmer managed operational requirements, improved internal systems and workflow, and implemented strategies for efficient processes.

Palmer Shepherd received an MA in International Relations from Webster University in 2007. In 1993, they obtained an MM in Music from Carnegie Mellon University. Additionally, Palmer has earned various certifications in software programs such as Blackbaud, including certifications in Luminate Online and Raiser's Edge at both the Fundamentals and Professional levels. The certifications were obtained between 2019 and 2023, with the most recent certifications earned in 2023.