Alicia Speight Hawk

Alicia Speight Hawk has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Alicia Speight is currently serving as the Director of Development at Henderson Collegiate since 2021. Prior to that, they held various roles at Select Bank & Trust Company, including being a Founding member and Board of Director. Alicia Speight was responsible for strategic planning and served on the Board from 2003 to 2021.

Alicia also has experience in nonprofit leadership, specifically in marketing, communications, and fundraising. At The Oakwood School, they served as the Director of Advancement, Marketing & Communications from 2016 to 2021. Alicia Speight managed digital marketing, content creation, fundraising, and other responsibilities. Alicia Speight also served as the Director of Development from 2012 to 2016, leading the donor cycle at the Pre-K to 12 independent day school.

Alicia Speight has demonstrated their fundraising and development skills as the Director of Development at Horizons at The Oakwood School from 2015 to 2019. Alicia played a key role in the fundraising and development of a startup summer academic enrichment program.

In addition, Alicia has experience in commercial real estate and property management as the General Manager at Speight Properties from 2004 to 2012. Alicia Speight managed a portfolio of commercial real estate and farms.

Earlier in their career, Alicia worked in engineering roles at CDM Smith, US DOE Westinghouse Savannah River Site, ATEC Environmental Consultants, and NCDOT.

Overall, Alicia Speight Hawk's work experience showcases their expertise in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, property management, and engineering.

Alicia Speight Hawk holds a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering which they obtained from North Carolina State University in 1990. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the same university from 1985 to 1989. Additionally, Alicia has pursued further education in business administration, currently completing 50% of their Master of Business Administration (MBA) at East Carolina University. In terms of certifications, they have obtained the NC Bank Directors College certification from the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks, as well as the NC Professional Engineer (inactive) certification from the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, and the NC Real Estate Broker License (inactive) from the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.