Colleen Dolak joined Beacon House as its Director of Development and Communications in September 2022.  Prior to Beacon House, Colleen worked in development for nine years at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland. She has also supported development and communication efforts at her church, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville. Colleen received a Bachelor of Communication degree from Notre Dame of Maryland University and a Master of Science in Management degree with a specialization in nonprofit and association management from University of Maryland University College. Colleen’s connection to Beacon House dates to the early 2000s, when she served there as a volunteer tutor and youth mentor.  Colleen’s volunteer experience and leadership with educational nonprofits and her involvement with social justice issues have helped her illustrate stories of success of many in our community.