Wendi Copeland
About Wendi Copeland
Wendi Copeland serves as the Chief Partnerships Officer at Goodwill Industries International, where she has worked since 2005. She focuses on advancing equity and collaborates with strategic partners to address key societal issues.
Work at Goodwill Industries International
Wendi Copeland has served as the Chief Partnerships Officer at Goodwill Industries International since 2005. In this role, she engages with strategic partner leaders to design initiatives that address key societal issues. Her focus includes advancing equity and deploying initiatives that tackle societal challenges. With nearly two decades of experience in this position, she has played a significant role in shaping the organization's approach to partnerships and community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Wendi Copeland holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with a Social Work Emphasis from Georgia Southern University. She also earned a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Fort Valley State University. Additionally, she studied at Worldview Stanford, further enhancing her expertise in social issues and community service. Her educational background supports her work in addressing societal challenges and advancing equity.
Background
Before her tenure at Goodwill Industries International, Wendi Copeland worked at Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA as Vice President of Career Services from 1994 to 2005. During this 11-year period in Macon, GA, she developed skills in career services and community engagement, which have contributed to her current role in fostering partnerships and designing impactful initiatives.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Wendi Copeland has been involved in deploying initiatives that address societal challenges. Her work at Goodwill Industries International has focused on strategic partnerships that aim to advance equity and tackle key issues within communities. With nearly 20 years of experience in this field, she has contributed to the development of programs that support social change.