Michael E. Collins Jr. Mpa

Michael E. Collins, Jr. MPA has a diverse work experience in various organizations. Michael E. currently serves as the Vice President of Housing and Financial Capability at the National Urban League. Prior to this, they participated in the 2022-23 CORO Leadership New York program at the Coro New York Leadership Center. Michael has also worked at Enterprise Community Partners, where they held positions including Program Director, Senior Program Officer, and Program Officer, focusing on developing and implementing programs to support low-income families. Michael E. has experience in program development, grant management, and relationship management.

Before their time at Enterprise Community Partners, Michael worked at Keecha Harris and Associates, Inc. as a Program Associate, where they were involved in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and event planning and management. Michael E. also worked as a Communications Fellow at the same organization. Additionally, they have experience as a Project Consultant at the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development, conducting research and analysis and contributing to policy and program evaluation.

Earlier in their career, Michael worked as a National Urban Fellow at the Urban Land Institute, where they were involved in program management and development, research and analysis, and content development. Michael E. also worked as a Teller Supervisor/Teller at Fidelity Bank and as a Personal Banker at Fifth Third Bank, where they gained experience in leadership, operations, and client engagement.

Michael's work experience also includes roles at ChildCare Education Institute as an Admissions Coordinator and at AID Atlanta as an Intern, where they were involved in program development, program management, and community engagement.

Overall, Michael E. Collins, Jr. MPA has a diverse background in a range of industries and has developed expertise in program development, grant management, relationship management, strategic communications, and community engagement.

Michael E. Collins, Jr. MPA completed their Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at Baruch College from 2015 to 2016, focusing on Public Administration. Prior to that, they attended Morehouse College from 2004 to 2008, where they earned a B.A. degree in African American Studies with a concentration in Psychology.

In addition to their formal education, Michael E. Collins, Jr. MPA has obtained several certifications. In December 2021, they successfully completed the Management Fundamentals Online course offered by McLean & Company. Michael E. also completed the A2E Business Fundamentals course, the Management Accelerator Program, the Problem Solving course, and the Business Strategy course, all provided by McKinsey & Company, in August 2021, May 2021, and March 2021 respectively.