Ginger Dockery

Ginger Dockery has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Most recently, they have been working as the Director of Special Events at the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts since March 2022. Prior to this, they served as a Board Member at BRAWS, a nonprofit organization that provides undergarments and menstrual supplies to women and girls living in shelters.

From 2021 to 2022, Ginger worked as the Development Manager of Mid-Level Giving at Active Minds, a leading nonprofit organization focused on mental health awareness and education for young adults.

Before their role at Active Minds, Ginger held the position of Manager of Facility Rentals at the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts from 2016 to 2021. Ginger'sresponsibilities included sponsorship fulfillment, community relationship building, donor cultivation, and venue sales.

Ginger also has experience in event planning and management. Ginger was the Managing Director of Gingerwood Creative, a boutique event design and management company, from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, they worked as an Event Manager at Linder from 2011 to 2014.

Earlier in their career, Ginger worked as an Account Executive at Design Cuisine, a renowned catering company in the Washington DC area, from 2008 to 2011. Ginger also served as the Manager of Private Dining and Special Events at Willow Restaurant from 2005 to 2008.

Additionally, Ginger has worked as an Interior Designer at Marriott International and as a Freelance Writer for DC ONE Magazine.

Overall, Ginger Dockery has extensive experience in event planning, nonprofit management, and advocating for important causes.

Ginger Dockery began their education in 1994 at the Corcoran College of Art, where they pursued Pre-College Coursework in Fine/Studio Arts. Ginger continued their education at the Maryland Institute College of Art from 1997 to 2000, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Interior Architecture and Design.

In addition to their formal education, Ginger has obtained several certifications. In June 2020, they received the Raiser's Edge Fundamentals Certification from Blackbaud. The following month, they obtained the Raiser's Edge Professional Certification. In September 2020, Ginger obtained a certification in Organizational Best Practices: Fundraising from Blackbaud. Ginger'smost recent certification is as a Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), which they obtained in January 2021.