Alvin Townley

Alvin Townley has extensive work experience in various roles and organizations.

From 2021 to present, they are the Founding Executive Director of SkillPointe Foundation, where they focus on providing vocational training scholarships to individuals pursuing high-demand careers.

Since 2007, Alvin has been a bestselling author and national speaker, having published five books with New York houses St. Martin's Press and Scholastic. Alvin is currently working on their sixth book.

In 2022, they joined the United States Naval Academy as a Senior Fellow, a position they held until 2023.

From 2014 to 2020, Alvin held several positions at The Woodruff Arts Center, including Vice President of External Relationships and Director of Corporate Philanthropy & Veterans Programs. In these roles, they developed partnerships with top corporate donors and exceeded annual corporate campaign goals.

In 2014 and 2015, they worked as a Leadership Consultant for Marist School, where they designed options for integrating leadership and student support into the school's programming.

From 2005 to 2007, Alvin served as the Director of Development & Major Gift Officer at Marist School, where they led fundraising efforts and restored financial stability to the Reach for Excellence outreach program.

From 2003 to 2004, they worked as a Major Gift Officer at Washington & Lee University, leading fundraising campaigns and securing large class gifts.

From 1997 to 2002, Alvin worked at Arthur Andersen, serving as a Strategy Consultant on the executive staff of the firm's Global Leadership Team and as a Business Consultant in their U.S. Business Consulting practice.

Overall, Alvin Townley has a diverse background in leadership, fundraising, consulting, and writing, with a focus on education, philanthropy, and vocational training.

Alvin Townley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics from Washington and Lee University. No specific start or end years are provided for their education at this institution.