Clara Pritchett
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Body Empowerment Project
Philadelphia, PA, USA
04.2024 - Current
- Directed organizational operations, fundraising strategy, and long-term strategic planning for a nonprofit delivering preventative mental health and body image education.
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives, securing $250,000+ in revenue through individual donors, grants, and community partnerships to support organizational growth and sustainability.
- Developed and managed annual budgets, overseeing financial planning, resource allocation, and fiscal accountability.
- Authored and led implementation of the organization’s evidence-informed educational curriculum, serving 3,000+ youth across 36 school and community sites.
- Oversaw educational programming operations, ensuring high-quality delivery through volunteer leadership and consistent program implementation across multiple locations.
- Led cross-sector collaborative projects and special initiatives to expand community partnerships and strengthen long-term program sustainability.
Operations Director
Body Empowerment Project
Philadelphia, PA, USA
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed program delivery and volunteer operations across 13 public school sites, serving diverse student populations through weekly school-based programming.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised approximately 40 volunteers, ensuring consistent, high-quality program implementation across all sites.
- Authored, implemented, and maintained the organization’s core educational curriculum used in ongoing school-based programming.
- Oversaw all organizational social media accounts and digital communications, strengthening community engagement and organizational visibility.
- Supported grant writing, fundraising initiatives, and donor engagement efforts contributing to organizational sustainability.
- Led planning and execution of the organization’s annual End-of-Year community event, managing logistics, volunteer coordination, and community outreach.
Fellow
Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE)
Providence, RI, USA
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Directed social media strategy, overseeing digital advocacy and communication initiatives.
- Designed and delivered workshops to enhance member-led programming initiatives.
- Directed fundraising campaigns to maximize financial support for initiatives.
- Oversaw data collection and reporting initiatives to enhance decision-making processes.
- Facilitated event planning and volunteer coordination for community initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies
Brown University
ProvidenceSkills
- Grant writing and fundraising
- Program and curriculum development
- Volunteer management and training
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- QuickBooks
- Social media management
- Strategic planning
- Program management
- Spanish (Limited Working)
- French (Elementary)
Leadership Awards Fellowships
- Penn Community Scholars Program, University of Pennsylvania, 2023-2024, Selected participant in a year-long civic leadership and social impact program focused on community-engaged problem solving, Winner, Penn Community Scholars Pitch Competition for Body Empowerment Project
- Great Dames Pitch Competition Winner, 2023, Awarded funding and recognition for innovative nonprofit leadership through Body Empowerment Project
- Bonner Community Fellowship, 2018
- Royce Fellowship for Community-Engaged Research, 2020, From Performance Studies to Fat Studies: Black Girlhood and the Body
National Leadership Advisory Roles
- NAMI Next Gen Youth & Young Adult Council Member, 2024, Served on a national advisory council shaping mental health advocacy, programming, and youth engagement strategies, Presenter, NAMI National Conference (2024)
- Girl Scouts of the USA - National Advisor, 2025, Advised on the development of Body Appreciation badges supporting body image education for youth nationwide
Research Evaluation Experience
Body Empowerment Project, Research Coordinator, Coordinated program evaluation and data collection for school-based prevention programming, Contributed to published analysis on the organization's community-based intervention model and outcomes, Contributor, Social Innovations Journal article on Body Empowerment Project research and impact
Selected Media Coverage
- The Philadelphia Citizen - Feature on Body Empowerment Project
- Everyday Health - Body Empowerment Project recognized among trusted Health at Every Size-aligned organizations
- Scoop News USA - Profile on Body Empowerment Project's mission and community impact
Additional Honors Leadership
Alpha Chi Omega, Zeta Theta Chapter, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, 2021-01-01, 2022-01-01
Timeline
Executive Director
Body Empowerment Project
04.2024 - Current
Operations Director
Body Empowerment Project
06.2022 - 04.2024
Fellow
Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE)
09.2018 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies
Brown University