Lacey Filkins, executive director of Experience Mount Vernon, will discuss what it means to run a community-oriented non-profit organization. The talk is sponsored by the Generosity Project.
Lacey Filkins has served as executive director of Experience Mount Vernon since October 2022. She holds a bachelor's degree in public relations from Baldwin Wallace University and a master's degree in higher education administration from the University of South Carolina. Prior to her current role, Lacey built a career in higher education, focusing on sustainability initiatives at the University of South Carolina and overseeing the first-year experience program at Kenyon College.
Experience Mount Vernon is a non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement, beautification and community development of downtown Mount Vernon. Their mission is to energize and strengthen an authentic and uniquely local downtown experience through community-wide events, small business support and development, beautification projects and strong community partnerships.
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The Mount Vernon community enjoys a downtown First Friday event. Image credit: Emily Morrison Arts.
Cast members from the community production of "Matilda" perform at an Experience Mount Vernon event. Image credit: Emily Morrison Arts.