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Jaleesa Hall Public Administration and Policy (PhD)

Degrees
M.Div, Wesley Theological Seminary
MPA, Â鶹ÊÓƵ
BA Mass Media Arts, Clark Atlanta University

Bio
Jaleesa Hall is a current PhD student in Public Policy and Administration at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Her research interests include nonprofit emergence and evolution, organizational governance, and entrepreneurship, with a specific focus on nonprofit sustainability, particularly for BIPOC-led organizations. Jaleesa's work examines how nonprofits navigate challenges of financial stability, growth, and leadership to ensure long-term impact in their communities.

She is the Founder & CEO of Raising A Village Foundation (RAVF), a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit dedicated to providing intervention programs and community resources to children, youth, and families in education, health, and wellness. Under her leadership, RAVF has expanded its services, notably impacting K-12 students through high-impact tutoring programs and launching new multi-generational initiatives like At the Table. Balancing her role as a practitioner and scholar, Jaleesa is committed to bridging theory and practice, advancing the knowledge and strategies needed for nonprofit leaders to thrive.