Jonathan Rauh, PhD, VP of Evaluation and Public Policy at Trident United Way joins other leaders selected from across the Lowcountry and surrounding area to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s 13th class of Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI).
“Discovering ways in which differences can strengthen our organizations is of utmost importance as we seek to grow and support a thriving economy and rich culture,” said Dr. Donald Gordon, executive director of the Riley Institute.
DLI graduates become Riley Fellows, members of a powerful, cross-sector, statewide leadership network that includes CEOs of corporations, mayors, city and county council members, legislators, school superintendents, pastors and rabbis, non-profit heads, chamber of commerce directors, and community leaders. In addition to the Lowcountry, DLI classes are selected annually in the Upstate and Midlands.
“We now have more than 1900 Riley Fellows statewide. Each new class further extends the reach and impact of leaders willing to work together to make South Carolina a better place to live and work for all its residents,” said Gordon.
To see a full list of participants and for more information about the Diversity Leaders Initiative, visit https://riley.furman.edu/diversity.
Dr. Rauh is originally from Florence, SC and graduated from West Florence High School in 1998. He attended the University of South Carolina and received a BA degree in Political Science, got his Master’s degree in Public Administration, and was awarded his doctorate in Public Policy in 2014. He is married to the former Amanda Nick of Columbia and is the son of William (Bill) and Ellen Rauh of Dillon, SC.
Dr. Rauh has published numerous papers in education, public policy, political science, and public administration. He has also presented several of his papers across the country at leading universities and businesses.