RefugeeOne
Stacy Adams is an experienced grants manager with a strong background in proposal writing, grant reporting, and donor relations. Currently serving as the Grants Manager at RefugeeOne since April 2017, Stacy oversees grant activities for the largest resettlement agency in Chicago. Additionally, as a Grant Writing Consultant at SAP, Inc., Stacy provides expertise in funding opportunities and program development, alongside writing and editing grants for various foundations and government entities. Previous roles include Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations and Manager of Corporate & Foundation Relations at Bethel New Life, where Stacy successfully cultivated donor relationships and managed grant processes. Early in the career, Stacy worked as a Staff Writer for the Chicago Public Schools, developing communications and managing media relations. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mass Media Arts from Clark Atlanta University and a Master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.