MANDEL CENTER FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Tina Kiehn, MNO '09

When I made the decision to apply to the Mandel Center, I had reached a point where I was being given increasing responsibility at work, but simply did not have the skills required to do my job efficiently. I knew that if I wanted to continue to take on new challenges in my career and not lose my mind, I would have to gain more knowledge and skills.

Because I knew I was committed to a career in nonprofit sector, I did not want to spend a lot of time studying other disciplines and just take a few classes in nonprofits. I have lived and worked in several different parts of the country, but I knew the Mandel Center was a perfect fit and it ended up being the only program I applied to. I am excited about my future adventures in the nonprofit sector, and am confident that what I have learned at the Mandel Center will allow me to be much more effective in my work.

The best piece of advice I can give to prospective Mandel Center students is to get to know your colleagues. I have learned so much from the passions, experiences and ideas of my fellow classmates. It is inspiring to be in classes, day after day, full of people who are committed to making this world just a little bit better.