Appointed by the Chancellor as Director of the Gephardt Institute in 2006, Dr. Amanda Moore McBride provides leadership and strategic direction for all aspects of the Institute’s development.  She utilizes her expertise in civic engagement and service to guide operations and initiatives and chairs the steering committee.

As an Assistant Professor at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Dr. McBride also teaches classes on social justice, program evaluation, and social work practice with organizations and communities.  She researches and writes on national and international issues related to civic engagement and civic service, such as service learning, national service, and international volunteering. Her research focuses on inclusion issues, global citizenship, and youth service as youth development.

She was lead editor of a 2004 special issue of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, entitled “Toward a Global Research Agenda on Civic Service,” a 2005 issue of Voluntary Action, entitled “International Service in the Context of Globalization,” and a 2007 book with ME Sharpe, entitled “Civic Service Worldwide: Impacts and Inquiry.” She is also the immediate-past associate editor of the journal, Social Development Issues.

Dr. McBride additionally serves as the research director of the Center for Social Development, managing an international civic service research fellows program with partners in over 30 countries.

She earned her undergraduate degree from Hendrix College and went on to earn her M.S.W. and Ph.D. at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in 1995 and 2003 respectively. 

Stephanie N. Kurtzman
Associate Director, Gephardt Institute for Public Service
Director, Community Service Office
(314) 935-5066, stephanie.kurtzman@wustl.edu

Stephanie has overseen the Community Service Office since 1998.  The Office serves as a catalyst for students to build and sustain meaningful service initiatives in partnership with the region.  Stephanie founded Service First, Each One Teach One, the Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award, the Social Change Grants program, and University-wide blood drives.

The Community Service Office oversees Leadership Through Service in St. Louis, Wellston Summer School, the Service Trip Coordinating Council, the Graduate & Professional Student Steering Committee, and the Community Service Network, and advises multiple community service student groups.  Stephanie is also an advisor in Arts & Sciences. 

Stephanie earned her master’s degree from The University of Vermont in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, and bachelor's degree in Psychology at Occidental College. Prior to graduate school, she worked on a kibbutz in Israel. She is a California native, and enjoys cooking and time with her family, friends, and two dogs.

Robin Hattori
Program Director, Gephardt Institute for Public Service
(314) 935-8628, rhattori@wustl.edu

Robin Hattori worked at the University’s Career Center and Undergraduate Admissions prior to joining the Institute.  She manages the daily operations of the Institute, as well as plans and implements programs related to civic engagement, often in collaboration with others.

Most of her experience centers on programming, development, and communications.  She coordinated international relations for the local government in Japan, and worked at nonprofits such as Progressive Youth Center and FOCUS St. Louis.  Robin graduated from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University with a degree in East Asian Studies.  She has a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Washington University in St. Louis. 

Robin serves on the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans Steering Committee and the Asian Advisory Board of the St. Louis Science Center.  Shortly after September 11, she took a year off to travel to 16 countries on her honeymoon, and received unforgettable goodwill from strangers around the world.

David K. Jolley
Senior Director of Development, Gephardt Institute for Public Service

(314)935-5051, david_jolley@wustl.edu

David Jolley coordinates fund raising efforts, volunteer and Advisory Council activities, as well as collaborates closely with the Institute’s team on outreach and communication. 

David joined Washington University in 1991 as Director of Alumni and Development for the George Warren Brown School of Social Work and the University’s A&D liaison for the School of Dental Medicine’s Alumni Association.  In 1998, he became Senior Director of Alumni and Development for the School of Engineering.  Throughout his time at Washington University, David has been involved in major gift campaigns, new building projects, staff training, and many other special event efforts. 

Prior to joining the University, David spent 14 years in sales and marketing with companies such as Rawlings Sporting Goods and The John Harland Company.  David earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University.

David is a native St. Louisan and has two children.   

Jenni L. Harpring, MSW, MAPS

Program Manager, Gephardt Institute for Public Service

 (314)935-8182, jharpring@wustl.edu