Courtney Harvey

Courtney Harvey is a non-profit leader with extensive experience in philanthropy and international development. She currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, based in Oakland, California.1

Career Progression

Courtney's career at the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation has evolved over time:

1. She initially joined the organization as Vice President of Operations in November 2019.1
2. After three years in that role, she was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in January 2023, a position she continues to hold.1

Professional Background

Courtney has over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, specializing in:

• Non-profit management
• Fundraising
• Strategy development
• Communications
• Event production

Her expertise lies particularly in the areas of gender, philanthropy, and international development.1

Previous Roles

Before joining Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, Courtney held several notable positions:

• Executive Director at Women Moving Millions (2016-2018)
• Director of Operations at Women Moving Millions (2013-2016)
• Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships at Thomson Reuters Foundation (2011-2013)
• Co-Director of Leadership Now at Lancaster Theological Seminary (2002-2009)1

Education

Courtney's educational background includes:

• MSc in Gender, Development and Globalisation from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
• BS in Cultural Anthropology, Government and Political Affairs, and International Affairs from Millersville University of Pennsylvania1

Throughout her career, Courtney has demonstrated a commitment to leading organizations and major initiatives from startup to maturity, focusing on big ideas and the advancement of gender equity.