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Michelle Shumate is a Professor in the School of Communication at Northwestern University. She is the Founder and Director of the Network for Nonprofit Social Impact, an initiative that emphasizes the importance of collaboration among nonprofits, government, and corporations to tackle large social issues. Her research focuses on interorganizational networks, particularly in the context of corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, and the operations of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). She has studied how corporate-nonprofit partnerships are perceived by stakeholders and how these collaborations can create meaningful impacts on society. With a strong emphasis on collective impact, Shumate's work sheds light on the ways organizations can effectively partner to address complex social challenges. Her contributions to the field of communication studies have positioned her as a leading voice in understanding the dynamics of nonprofit management and the role of organizations in social problem-solving.
Northwestern University • Evanston, Illinois
Teaching and research in Communication Studies, with a focus on nonprofit and organizational communication.
Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.