Betsy Hart, Associate Director

Since 1993, Betsy Hart has held a number of positions at the NFLC beginning as executive assistant to the director, transitioning into the administrator position, and currently serving as associate director.

Betsy manages the development activities within the NFLC and oversees the NFLC's programs to ensure timely execution of tasks and adherence to client requirements. Throughout her tenure, she has worked on the development and implementation of strategic planning, business opportunities, and core funding initiatives. Her responsibilities have included the oversight of $6 million annual budgets and the management of large, complex government-funded projects. In addition, Betsy has been responsible for the recruitment and supervision of employees, interns, and consultants to staff multi-million dollar Center programs.

Prior to joining the NFLC, Betsy served as a Vice President at Zinder Associates, an economic consulting firm, where she provided management and econometric consulting services to such clients as the World Bank, Statoil of Norway, and the Edison Electric Institute. She launched her career in higher education in Heidelberg, Germany, where she coordinated the scheduling of classes and professors throughout Europe for University of Maryland's University College Overseas Programs.

Betsy holds a master's degree in Business Administration from Boston University and is currently enrolled in a post-graduate certificate program in Leadership and Management.