معرفی
Carlotta O Alverson serves as Contributing Assistant Professor at Willamette University's Atkinson Graduate School of Management, where she bridges legal expertise and business administration through innovative community-focused education. Holding dual degrees from Willamette University (J.D. and MBA), she maintains an active insurance defense trial practice while pioneering experiential learning models.
Her academic foundation includes:
- Juris Doctor, Willamette College of Law
- Master of Business Administration, Atkinson Graduate School of Management
Professor Alverson's work centers on practical applications of nonprofit management and philanthropic investment. Through the Philanthropic Investment for Community Impact Course (PICI), she transforms students into active community stakeholders who allocate real funding to local nonprofits. This model cultivates sustainable leadership skills by requiring students to evaluate organizational effectiveness, identify community needs, and implement funding solutions that extend impact beyond the classroom.
Her professional trajectory demonstrates consistent integration of legal practice and community service. Prior to her faculty role, she clerked in the civil litigation section of the U.S. Department of Justice and for Judge Shoor at the Oregon Court of Appeals. As PICI co-instructor, she mentors students in high-stakes decision-making where classroom learning directly enables tangible community transformation through strategic nonprofit funding.
