Victoria Bollhardt

Victoria Grippe Bollhardt is a dedicated and results-driven nonprofit project/program director and strategic planner with a strong focus on mission achievement and innovation.

Her adeptness in securing competitive program funding and cultivating robust partnerships with funders, state, and local entities showcases her effectiveness in the nonprofit sector.

As a skilled advocate, Victoria has a proven track record of spearheading system changes that prioritize client needs and welfare.

She is a responsive leader known for her ability to inspire and mobilize teams towards exceptional performance, excelling in both internal and external communications as well as writing.

In addition to her leadership qualities, Victoria is esteemed for her creativity in problem-solving, consistently offering inventive solutions to address intricate challenges.

Victoria's educational background includes a Master of Science (M.S.) in Global Affairs - Human Rights from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History with a Minor in Marketing from Loyola College in Maryland, and a BA in History from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.

Throughout her career, Victoria has held key roles in various organizations, such as serving as Director of Program Operations and One-Stop Operator at Morris, Sussex, Warren Employment and Training Services, Vice President of Mission Delivery at Make-A-Wish New Jersey, Director of Wish Granting at Make-A-Wish New Jersey, and Program Director of Next Step Workforce Development at St. Paul's Community Development Corporation.

Her experience also includes volunteering as a Saturday Learning Series Volunteer/Tutor at the International Rescue Committee, serving as a Computer Education Coordinator at The Doe Fund, Inc., working as an Area Customer Service Representative at Iron Mountain, and holding positions such as Research Associate and Team Leader at the Center for the Study of Genocide, Conflict Resolution, and Human Rights, Administrative Assistant at Roberta Anne Burcz Attorney at Law, Full-time Lecturer at Assumption University, Research Intern at the Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees, and Loyola College's Chair of Event Production and Survivorship Chair at American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.