Dr. Rashid Mosley (Dr. Ra) is responsible for leading IS’ program strategy, development, implementation, and evaluation. With over twenty years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Dr. Ra empowers change agents for a just and equitable world and actively fosters an equitable and just society by equipping practitioners, researchers, and policymakers with evidence-based solutions from the public and social sectors.
Previously, Dr. Ra worked at the Urban Institute in the Research to Action Lab and the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy, where he developed and implemented the strategic vision for social sector innovation programs. Before his tenure at the Urban Institute, he served as the Faculty Director for the Adult and Organizational Learning Programs at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies, as the National Managing Director for Foundation Relations and Community Engagement for the American Diabetes Association, and as the Community Engagement Director for United Way in Cobb County at United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta.
Dr. Ra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Savannah State University, a Master’s degree in leadership from Central Michigan University, and a Doctorate in Human and Organizational Learning from The George Washington University. Outside of work, Dr. Ra enjoys traveling and staying fit and active.
