Deborah Wyse

Deborah Wyse is a Senior Grants Specialist at Vanguard Charitable, with experience in community development finance and grant management. Prior roles include Project Manager at Opportunity Finance Network, focusing on loan documentation efficiencies and grant reporting, and Development Team Associate responsible for managing a $2 million funding portfolio. Deborah also served as a Workshop Facilitator for the American Board of Internal Medicine, conducting interactive workshops on product strategy. As Project Manager at Communally, Deborah led initiatives to improve the Social Security disability application process for homeless individuals. Early experience includes serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Slovakia, where successful grant writing and community engagement were key responsibilities. Deborah holds an MPA in Environmental Policy/Public Finance from Indiana University Bloomington and a BA in French Language and Literature from the University of Michigan.