Nissa Copemann

Nissa has over a decade of experience in the independent sector and has served international, national, and local nonprofits. Her areas of expertise include resource development, program management and nonprofit governance. In her most recent role as VP for Program & Development at the T. Howard Foundation, Nissa provided all oversight and resource development for a nationwide career development program recruiting minority college students pursuing careers in the multimedia/entertainment industry. Through her professional experiences and community involvement, Nissa has become well-versed in a variety of issues affecting disadvantaged communities and youth. Her past employment includes Enterprise Community Partners, The Kingsbury Center, and the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants. Nissa received her B.A. from Denison University in Granville, Ohio, and was the university's first African-American female to earn a degree in PPE (Philosophy, Political Science, Economics), a rigorous interdisciplinary program established at Oxford University. She also holds a J.D. from the George Washington University Law School.