Dorothy Mejia-Smith

Dorothy Mejia-Smith is a seasoned professional in development and communications, currently serving as the Senior Associate Director of Development and Communications at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System since October 2015. With a robust background in fundraising and donor stewardship, previous roles include Associate Director and Major Gifts Officer at Penn Medicine, as well as Director of Membership Programs at the U.S. Capitol Historical Society, where Dorothy was responsible for individual giving strategies. Other notable experiences include Development Coordinator at Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington, Development/Administrative Assistant at the Federation of American Scientists, and Development and Communications Intern at Thrive DC. Dorothy's career began with a Congressional Internship in the U.S. House of Representatives. Dorothy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from American University.