Dr. Ronald A. Stewart holds a Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Studies - Organizational Leadership and Management from The Union Institute and University, a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Organizations from Case Western Reserve University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric and Communications from Kent State University.
Dr. Stewart is passionately engaged in service to the nonprofit and public sectors having served as senior staff or consultant to both large and small organizations. A significant portion of Dr. Stewart's current focus is concentrated within the Continuum of Care for America's homeless people in search of practical solutions to the advocacy, housing, and supportive services needs of these disenfranchised persons.
Among the hallmarks of Dr. Stewart's consultation work within the nonprofit and public sectors are his tailored and practical solutions for organizations, staff, and volunteers alike. His services include a wide array of capacity building interventions such as executive coaching, executive search and job orientation, board development, planning, evaluation, discussion facilitation, and fundraising. An experienced grant writer Dr. Stewart has assisted numerous organizations both large and small in securing federal, state, and local grant resources.
Serving as adjunct faculty at the graduate level Dr. Stewart engages learners on topics such as program planning, evaluation, and grant writing as well as other management related issues.
A native of rural Ohio Dr. Stewart is keenly aware of the need to engage young people, especially those from Appalachia, in the consideration of contemporary global issues and to encourage their participation in the delivery of community based solutions inspired by these increased awarenesses. In 2004 Dr. Stewart established the Service Learning Opportunity Fund through the Stark Community Foundation and the Carroll County Foundation to award qualified young people with scholarship assistance so that they may engage in service learning projects around the globe.
Dr. Stewart currently resides in the greater Los Angeles area. |
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONS
Favorite Employer Award
Pacific Clinics' Vocational Program
Most Influential Person
Pasadena Weekly
1996 Kent State University Young Alumni Achievement Award
Thomas B. Schneider Memorial Fellowship
Case Western Reserve University
Extra Mile Award
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
Ronald A. Stewart Day in Cleveland City of Cleveland Proclamation
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