Patricia Dorsher
About Patricia Dorsher
Patricia Dorsher is a Senior Manager in Humanitarian Business Development at Global Communities, where she has worked since 2022. She has over a decade of experience in international development, specializing in program management, proposal writing, and donor relations.
Current Role at Global Communities
Patricia Dorsher serves as the Senior Manager of Humanitarian Business Development at Global Communities, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing humanitarian programs, leveraging her extensive experience in international development. Her responsibilities include leading partnerships and donor relations, as well as overseeing proposal writing to secure funding for various projects.
Previous Experience at Global Communities
Patricia Dorsher has held multiple roles at Global Communities prior to her current position. She worked as a Communications and Reporting Specialist in Turkey from 2017 to 2018, and as a Humanitarian Program Development Specialist from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she served as Donor Relations Manager and Senior Humanitarian Program Development Specialist, contributing to various humanitarian initiatives in Gaziantep, Turkey. Her tenure at Global Communities reflects her commitment to humanitarian efforts.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Dorsher holds a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies from DePaul University, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Policy in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, completing her studies in 2014. She also studied Japanese Studies at Kansai Gaidai University for a year in 2005-2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in international development and humanitarian assistance.
Background in Humanitarian Work
Patricia Dorsher has over a decade of experience in international development and humanitarian assistance. Her career includes significant roles in grant management and program development, particularly in Türkiye. She has worked with various organizations, including Relief International as a Grants Manager and The Spring of Tampa Bay as a Case Manager and Shelter Advocate. Her diverse experiences have equipped her with skills in program management and business development.
Skills in Communications and Analysis
Patricia Dorsher specializes in communications and analysis, which enhances the effectiveness of humanitarian programs. Her background includes roles that required strong proposal writing skills and the ability to lead partnerships and donor relations. This skill set is critical in securing funding and support for humanitarian projects, allowing her to contribute meaningfully to the organizations she has worked with.