Janice Cori joined Polaris Project as the Director of Development in June 2009. She brings more than nine years of professional nonprofit experience to the fundraising team.

Prior to Polaris Project, Janice served as a Director, Development and Marketing for Orr Associates, Inc. (OAI) specializing in outsourced development and event fundraising. Before OAI, Janice was the National Director of Special Events for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) overseeing a $20 million walk fundraising campaign. She also worked as a Development Manager for Food & Friends raising funds for people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging issues.

Janice holds a BA in Educational Studies from the University of Delaware, a Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the University of Massachusetts and a MA in Women’s Studies from George Washington University. Currently, she is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).