Evelyn Miwa
About Evelyn Miwa
Evelyn Miwa serves as the Assistant Vice President of Systems at CCS Fundraising, where she employs change management strategies to improve organizational efficiency. She holds an MBA from Boston University and has extensive experience in various roles related to systems optimization and social impact across multiple organizations.
Current Role at CCS Fundraising
Evelyn Miwa serves as the Assistant Vice President, Systems at CCS Fundraising, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she employs effective change management strategies to enhance organizational efficiency. Her focus is on optimizing platforms and processes within the organization, which aims to improve fundraising outcomes for clients.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
Evelyn Miwa has extensive experience in higher education, having worked at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in various capacities. She served as the Director of Stewardship and Operations from 2017 to 2019, and later as Senior Director of Development Operations from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, she held the position of Manager, Core Programs from 2016 to 2017. Her roles involved managing operations and development strategies to support the university's fundraising efforts.
Educational Background
Evelyn Miwa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from McMaster University, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education at Questrom School of Business, Boston University, earning a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Social Impact from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she studied Health, Aging, & Society at McMaster University for one year in 2011-2012.
Experience in Non-Profit Sector
Evelyn Miwa has worked in various roles within the non-profit sector. She was a Graduate Intern in Development at the Drug Policy Alliance in 2015 and served as a Salesforce Consultant for The Keep A Breast Foundation from 2016 to 2018. Her experience includes utilizing a data-driven approach to address issues related to access, social justice, and health, demonstrating her commitment to social impact.
Early Career and Research Experience
Evelyn Miwa began her career with research roles, including a Summer Thesis Student position in Microbiology Research at McMaster University in 2009. She also worked as a Research Assistant in Analytical Methods at the University of Toronto in 2014. Additionally, she gained teaching experience as a Summer Instructor at the Engineering Outreach Office at the University of Toronto in 2007 and 2008.