Curriculum
Vitae of
Judith E. Bessette, EdD
Nashotah, WI 53058
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
- Doctor of Education, Leadership, Learning and Service, Cardinal Stritch University, 2002
- Master of Education, Early Childhood Education, University of Florida, 1974
- Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts, Michigan State University, 1972
- Affiliate Member of National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP), 2006
- Associate Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), 2003
- IECA Practices and Principles Institute, July, 2003
- CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) December, 1997
- Harvard School of Education Birth to Three Summer Program, July, 1976
- AMI (Association Montessori International) Diploma, May, 1975
EXPERIENCE
| 2006 – Present |
Woodbury Reports
Research Affiliate
Bonners Ferry, ID |
| 2003 – Present |
Compass Educational Consulting, LLC
Educational Consultant
Nashotah, WI
helping families with troubled teens explore educational alternatives |
| 1999-2006 |
Rogers Memorial Hospital Foundation
Executive Director
Oconomowoc, WI
raised funds to help patients and programs at mental health facility with inpatient, residential treatment and day service programs |
| 1993 – 1999 |
Family Service of Milwaukee
Executive Director
Milwaukee, WI
raised funds to help families with mental health needs through programs including parenting education, job training for the indigent and services for the elderly |
| 1991 – 1993 |
Zoological Society of Milwaukee County
Development Director
Milwaukee, WI
raised funds for education, conservation and zoo programs |
| 1987 – 1991 |
Growth Design Corporation
Senior Consultant
Milwaukee, WI
fundraising counsel for nonprofits in education arena, social services and the arts |
| 1984 – 1987 |
Marine Bank, NA
Assistant Vice President
Milwaukee, WI
business lending with an emphasis on working with physicians |
| 1978 – 1984 |
Northwestern Mutual Life, Dennis Laudon Agency
Special Agent
Milwaukee, WI
sold life insurance, disability insurance and annuity programs to young professional market |
| 1974 –1978 |
Penfield Children’s Center
Program Director
Milwaukee, WI
Montessori-based program for central city children with developmental delays, birth to age 7 |
| 1972 – 1974 |
Alachua County Schools & University of Florida
Teacher Corps Intern
Gainesville, FL
taught in public schools and worked with rural minority children and families in home visit program |
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
2003 to present – Visit Reports, New Perspectives and articles for Woodbury Reports;
2005 – article for INSIGHTS, official newsletter of IECA;
2002 – The Transformation of Rogers Memorial Hospital – A Case Study, doctoral dissertation submitted to Cardinal Stritch University;
1980 – 2005 – presentations at local, regional and national conferences on fundraising activities in the educational, social service and mental health arenas.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Current |
Past |
| IECA Associate Member |
AFP (formerly NSFRE) |
| NATSAP Affiliate |
Alliance for Children and
Families, National Committee |
| Parents United |
| Regular attendance at IECA National Conferences and annual NATSAP meeting |
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Current |
Past |
| Hartland Lake Country Rotary, Past Board Member |
AFS – University School |
| Professional Dimensions, Past President |
St. Rose Residence for Girls |
| TEMPO – Envision, Past Board |
United Performing Arts Fund |
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United Way |
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