Derren Mangum

Derren Mangum has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Derren began their career as a Programmer/Analyst at SRA International from January 1998 to August 2000. Derren then worked as a Copywriter at Pegasus Communications Corp. from March 2001 to October 2001. From August 2003 to March 2006, they served as a Settlement Agent at Global Abstract Agency, Inc. Derren then worked as a Client Advocate at Home Connects Lending Services from March 2006 to December 2007. In September 2007, they briefly worked as a Contract Copywriter at The Marathon Club. Derren also had a self-employed role as a Freelance Writer/Editor starting from September 2007.

In September 2009, they joined Opera Philadelphia as a Development Communications Coordinator and worked their way up through various roles, including Manager of Institutional Giving from June 2011 to July 2015, Associate Director of Institutional Giving from July 2015 to April 2018, and eventually became the Director of Institutional Giving in April 2018.

In June 2017, Derren became a Partner and Consultant at PetersonMangum LLC. Throughout their career, they have gained expertise in institutional giving, special projects coordination, writing/editing, copywriting, and program analysis.

Derren Mangum's education history includes attending Stuyvesant High School, although the specific dates are unknown. After completing high school, Derren went on to study at the University of Virginia, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Rhetoric and Communications Studies. No specific start or end years are provided for either educational institution.