Jeanine Alpert

Senior Program Officer (Adults & Transitioning Youth with Disabilities), May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust

Jeanine Alpert joined the Trust in 2021 bringing more than 25 years of experience working as a clinician, administrator, fundraiser, and community collaborator. Jeanine has held leadership roles at non-profit organizations that focus on advocacy and community involvement for individuals who are often overlooked. Prior to joining the Trust, Jeanine was the Director of Clinical Services and Research at My Possibilities in Plano Texas, which provides adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities a pathway to education, training, inclusion, and a meaningful life. Jeanine received her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin, and a PhD in Public Policy and Political Economy from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Contributions

Funding Equity: Disability Inclusion in Grantmaking

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Sandy Ho, Jeanine Alpert, Gail Fuller, Ryan Easterly

One in four adult Americans and an estimated one billion people globally experience disability. However, only one cent out of every ten dollars in U.S. grantmaking is allocated to disability rights and social justice. Funders have numerous opportunities throughout their grantmaking processes to shift toward more equitable, disability-inclusive, and values-aligned practices. This session will provide insights into the connection between… Read More