Nonprofit Leader: Elizabeth Droscher, Phoenix School

Today's Nonprofit Career Month podcast guest is Elizabeth Droscher, Executive Assistant at Phoenix School. Phoenix School is a nonprofit charter high school in Roseburg, Oregon, whose staff works hard to see students realize their potential and to graduate, by offering alternative learning approaches and opportunities to engage in the community. As the Executive Assistant, Elizabeth supports the school's director and its Board, writes grants, builds community partnerships, and coordinates events. She's honed her communications and planning skills on the job in past county government and business work, as well as in the nonprofit sector. Amy Potthast and Elizabeth chat about the importance of volunteering in the lives of young people, and the ongoing need for professional development to gain new expertise and expand what you're capable of doing in a job.