Genisha Metcalf

Genisha Metcalf is a DEI and social impact strategist specializing in diversity and inclusion leadership training and building institutional partnerships. As a DEI strategist, she has designed immersive solutions for equitable practices, cultural awareness and policies that support underrepresented communities and groups. She also leverages her expertise in social services to help organizations and leaders develop philanthropic initiatives to support high-need communities. She has trained hundreds of corporate, nonprofit and community leaders in fundraising strategies, community engagement and culturally responsive practices. Since 2018, Genisha has raised $10M in funding to launch workforce development, restorative justice, and mental health initiatives for communities in Harlem, Westchester County and the South Bronx. Among her clients are Big Brothers Big Sisters, Lincoln Hall Boys' Haven, Harlem Grown, and Mental Health Association, Inc.

Prior to transitioning to consulting, Genisha held several nonprofit leadership roles. As the Head of Campaigns for DoSomething.org, she led programmatic strategy for the largest tech company exclusively for young people and social change, with a membership of 5M young people in 131 countries. During her tenure, DoSomething distributed 100k in scholarship funding, registered 250k voters, and launched a 6-week intensive civic engagement and career training program. As Director of Corporate and Community Relations for the Utica College Accelerated Nursing Program, she led community engagement, alumni relations and institutional partnership strategy for the New York City Metro area. Prior to joining Utica College, she served as the Corporate Partnerships Manager for City Year New York. In this role, she mobilized over 4,000 community and corporate volunteers and generated over $1.5M in corporate sponsorship revenue.

Genisha began her career in child welfare services, with a focus on training, community engagement and behavioral health counseling. She is the founder of Creating Our Own Legacy (COOL) Kids, a nonprofit organization that engages youth and young adults of color in community service. Genisha holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Temple University and a Master of Science in Social Work from Fordham University, where she serves as an Adjunct Professor and Course Developer.

Education

• Master of Social Work Fordham University (2011 — 2014)
• Bachelor’s Degree Temple University College of Liberal Arts (2005 — 2009)

Companies

• Program Manager - Black Community Nonprofit Fund Facebook (2021)
• Principal Consultant Genisha Metcalf Consulting (2018 — 2021)
• Head of Campaigns DoSomething.org (2019 — 2020)
• Adjunct Professor/ Course Developer Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service (2016 — 2020)
• Center for Nonprofit Leaders Fordham University (2016 — 2019)
• Utica College ABSN Director of Community and Corporate Relations Orbis Education (2016 — 2017)
• Corporate Partnerships Manager City Year New York (2014 — 2016)
• Behavior Specialist & Trainer Cardinal McCloskey Community Services (2009 — 2014)
• Instructor Temple University (2005 — 2009)