Client Success: Madison House Takes Back Their Story
Client Success: Madison House Takes Back Their Story
April 2022
By Maryfrances Porter
I recently worked with Rose Cole at Madison House in Charlottesville, VA. Rose is the Director of Community Engagement at Madison House, which is a 501(c)3, but interestingly serves as the volunteer center for students at the University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville, VA. They coordinate student volunteers for local nonprofits, develop leaders, build community partnerships, and promote lifelong service. Rose has a PhD in Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Policy in Higher Education. She understands data, has taken >>
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