Kristy Brown Mpa, Gpc, Cdmp, Pcm

Kristy Brown, MPA, GPC, CDMP, PCM has extensive work experience in the nonprofit sector. Kristy has held various roles in grant writing and communications, securing millions of dollars in grant funding. Kristy has worked as a Director of Communications and Lead Proposal Writer at SAFY of America since 2015. Prior to that, they worked as a Grant Writing Consultant, Principal at Grant Writer, obtaining funding from a variety of agencies and sources. Kristy also served as the Director of Core and Housing Services at Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living, where they secured over $900,000 in grant funding. Kristy's earlier experience includes working as a Constituent Outreach Specialist at the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and as a Grant Administrator at KidsPeace Corporation.

Kristy Brown, MPA, GPC, CDMP, PCM, completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Penn State University from 1997 to 2001. During the same period, they also obtained a second Bachelor of Arts degree in Crime, Law, and Justice from Penn State University.

Later, from 2006 to 2010, Kristy pursued a Master's degree in Public Administration (MPA) from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

In addition to their formal education, Kristy has obtained several certifications. These include the Certified Digital Marketing Professional certification from the Digital Marketing Institute, the Grant Professionals Certification (GPC) from the Grant Professionals Certification Institute, and the Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) certification from the American Marketing Association.

No specific information regarding the exact timing of when Kristy obtained these certifications is provided.