"This program is intended to change the way I manage by increasing my leadership abilities and knowledge of my field to best enable me to benefit my coworkers and the people we serve."
- Richard "Mike" Bell, Director of Shelter Services, Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ozanam Manor
Fellow Biography
Richard M. Bell for the past 18 years has worked as director of shelter services at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ozanam Manor, a transitional housing program for homeless elderly and disabled people.
He completed coursework for a Ph.D. in social-environmental psychology from Arizona State University, and he holds a Master of Arts degree from Michigan State University.
Field Notes
Mr. Bell has not completed his fellowship. The following is a short summary of his sabbatical.
Mr. Bell plans to participate in three professional development programs: a five-day seminar at the Center for Creative Leadership in Colorado Springs, a "5 Day MBA" seminar by American Management Associates in San Francisco and a course in program evaluation at ASU's Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management.
Mr. Bell also plans to research and write about best practices in ending homelessness, including visiting several best practice programs and attending an annual conference on homelessness.
Contact Information
Richard M. Bell
Director of Shelter Services
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Ozanam Manor
602.495.3050
mikebsvdp@aol.com
www.stvincentdepaul.net