Dzenita Sukurica Blackwell

Dzenita Sukurica Blackwell, MBA, serves as the Sponsored Projects Accounting Manager and Closeout Team Lead at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill since April 2016, specializing in training, management, and technical oversight for post-award processes. Prior to this role, Dzenita worked as a Brand Strategist at Kashan Investments LLC, where strategic planning and relationship management with external constituents were key responsibilities. Dzenita gained experience as General Manager at The Blend & Co., successfully launching a specialty coffee company, as well as an Employment Specialist at Cape Fear Vocational Services, facilitating job opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Dzenita's career began with a Project Administrator role at The Village at Brookwood, where leading a community fundraiser was a highlight. Dzenita holds an MBA in Business Analytics from The Graduate School at UNC Pembroke and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.