Theresa Del Vecchio Dys, Mph
About Theresa Del Vecchio Dys, Mph
Theresa Del Vecchio Dys, MPH, serves as the Vice President of Client Insights at Feeding America, where she has held various leadership roles since 2015. With nearly 20 years of experience in team management and strategic counsel, she has significantly contributed to the organization's data analytics and client insights initiatives.
Current Role at Feeding America
Theresa Del Vecchio Dys serves as the Vice President of Client Insights at Feeding America. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. In her role, she focuses on providing strategic insights and guidance to enhance the organization’s understanding of client needs and improve service delivery. Additionally, she is an Executive Team Member (Rotating), contributing to high-level decision-making and organizational strategy.
Previous Positions at Feeding America
Theresa has held multiple positions at Feeding America prior to her current role. She worked as the Director of Research from 2015 to 2018, where she focused on research initiatives. Following this, she served as the Managing Director of Client Insights from 2019 to 2021, overseeing client engagement strategies. Additionally, she was the Director of Client Insights & Data Analytics for 11 months in 2018 and served as the Social Policy Research & Analysis Manager from 2011 to 2015, where she led efforts to standardize electronic client records across a vast network of members and agencies.
Education and Expertise
Theresa Del Vecchio Dys earned her Master of Public Health in Community Health Sciences from the University of Illinois Chicago. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the same institution. Her educational background supports her nearly 20 years of experience in building and managing high-performing teams, providing strategic counsel, and conducting research in the public health and nonprofit sectors.
Experience in Advocacy and Research
Before her tenure at Feeding America, Theresa worked as an Advocacy Consultant for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society from 2007 to 2008. In this role, she contributed to advocacy initiatives aimed at improving policies and support for individuals affected by multiple sclerosis. Her experience in advocacy complements her extensive background in research and client insights, enhancing her ability to influence policy and program development.
Contributions to National Forums
Theresa regularly presents findings and represents Feeding America at national forums, conferences, and government briefings. Her role involves articulating research outcomes and strategic insights to various stakeholders, including senior executives and external partners. This engagement helps to inform policy decisions and enhance the organization's visibility and impact within the community.