Eleiah Schere
About Eleiah Schere
Eleiah Schere serves as the Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations at Yale University, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in philanthropy and international relations, with previous roles at institutions such as the Alice Ferguson Foundation and Yale Law School.
Current Role at Yale University
Eleiah Schere serves as the Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations at Yale University. In this role, she focuses on building and maintaining relationships with corporate and foundation partners to support the university's mission. She has been in this position since 2022 and is based in New Haven, CT.
Previous Experience at Yale Law School
Prior to her current role, Eleiah Schere worked at Yale Law School in various capacities. She served as the Director of Alumni Engagement from 2019 to 2022, where she was responsible for fostering connections with alumni. Before that, she held the position of Associate Director of Foundation Relations and Donor Engagement from 2018 to 2019.
Experience at Alice Ferguson Foundation
Eleiah Schere held multiple positions at the Alice Ferguson Foundation. She worked as a Grants Coordinator for six months in 2015, followed by a role as Development Associate from 2014 to 2015 for four months. Additionally, she served as Grant Projects Manager for nine months in 2015 to 2016, focusing on grant management and project oversight.
Educational Background
Eleiah Schere has a strong educational foundation in international relations and conflict resolution. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from American University, studying from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education at the University of Haifa, where she studied Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from 2011 to 2013.
Career Progression in Philanthropy
Eleiah Schere's career in philanthropy includes significant roles at Neithercut Philanthropy Advisors as a Program Assistant from 2013 to 2014 and at The Stimson Center as Development Manager from 2016 to 2018. Her work has focused on development, grant management, and donor engagement across various organizations.