Alissa MacKiewicz

Alissa Mackiewicz is an accomplished nonprofit professional with extensive experience in development and fundraising. Currently serving as the Director of Research Development and Foundations Relations Manager at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology since August 2015, Alissa has previously held significant roles, including Fundraising & Grants Manager at Interfaith Works, where responsibilities encompassed managing a public and private grants portfolio exceeding $825,000 annually. In earlier positions, Alissa contributed to Food & Friends as Associate Director of Development, overseeing 84% of a $7.75 million budget, and held the role of Director of Development at God's Pantry Food Bank, where contributed income was doubled. Alissa began a career at The Nature Conservancy, Kentucky Chapter, as Assistant to the Director. Academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies from the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Centre College.