Rodney West, M.A.
About Rodney West, M.A.
Rodney West, M.A., serves as the Assistant Director of the Yale College Alumni Fund and has extensive experience in development and arts administration across various organizations in New York.
Current Role at Yale University
Rodney West serves as the Assistant Director of the Yale College Alumni Fund. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the university's efforts in alumni engagement and fundraising initiatives. His role involves managing relationships with alumni and coordinating various fundraising activities to support Yale College.
Professional Experience in Development
Rodney West has extensive experience in development roles within the arts sector. He worked as Development Manager at New York Live Arts for five months in 2022 and at The Peace Studio for six months in the same year. Previously, he held the position of Development Manager at Campaign for Black Male Achievement from 2019 to 2020 and at The Acting Company from 2018 to 2019. His roles have focused on fundraising and building partnerships to support various organizations.
Educational Background
Rodney West earned a Master’s degree in Performing Arts Administration from New York University, studying from 2017 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater with a minor in Arts Entrepreneurship from Bucknell University, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in arts administration and development.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Rodney West began his career with various internships that provided foundational experience in the arts sector. He interned at Manhattan Theatre Club as a Development, Individual Giving Intern in 2017 and at The Play Company as a Development Assistant and later as a Development Intern in the same year. He also worked as an Events and Membership Intern at ISPA | International Society for the Performing Arts in 2017. These roles contributed to his understanding of fundraising and event management.