Susan Tomlinson Schmidt, MPA, ACNP, joined ECIC in June 2023. Schmidt brings a distinguished background in workforce development systems that bridge early career recruitment to education pathways with employment on-ramps and lifelong learning opportunities. Most recently, she served as president of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, a national network of universities, employers and working professionals focused on building the capacity of the nonprofit workforce.

In her career, Schmidt led the Institute of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at the University of Memphis. She received her master’s in public administration from the University of Memphis and is an Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional.