Kevin D. Stoy

Kevin D. Stoy

Education: MFA Creative Writing, Poetry

Other Education: 

  • Honors BA, English Literature, University of Michigan
    --Member of Creative Writing Subconcentration
    --Freeman-ASIA Scholarship recipient for study abroad in Tibet
  • George Mason University
    --Attended summer program abroad at the University of Cambridge
  • Certificate, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Fundraising: Inclusive Philanthropy, Florida International University
  • Certificate, Discipline of Frontline Fundraising, Plus Delta Partners

Mentorship Commitment Preference: Engage in a long-term mentorship (connect with your mentee throughout the semester, outside of LinkUp events — frequency and format are flexible). Available for virtual and in-person mentoring. 

Industry: Health Sciences

Areas Kevin is interested in mentoring: 

  • Resume Review
  • Internship Guidance
  • Work-life Balance
  • Networking Strategies
  • Interview Preparation
  • Skill Development
  • Leadership Growth
  • Communication Skills
  • Goal Setting and Motivation
  • Graduate School Advice

Bio: Kevin is a development officer in Georgetown's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, where he helps generous donors accomplish their philanthropic goals.  He wore several different hats at George Mason University from 2004-21, from graduate student to coordinator to teacher to director.  He is a military family member whose brother served in OIF/OEF and a proud godfather to two nieces.  

How did you get your first job? I got my first job following my older brother with a rake.  He pushed the lawnmower.  We used to mow people's lawns for $20 in our neighborhood.  My next job was shining shoes and cleaning golf clubs at the local country club.

If you were starting your career today, what is the one piece of advice you would give yourself? Spend as much time as you can learning from your mentors; you won't have access to them forever.  Keep an open mind about what your next job may be and/or where your next best opportunity may come from.  

In what ways has your career path been unique or unconventional? Earning two degrees in poetry and then finding creative ways to use that unique skill set--who gets a job in poetry?--while operating in the same industry for twenty-plus years.

What career paths have you explored or transitioned between? Education/academia; Hospitality; Non-profit work

What skills or experiences have been most valuable in your career?

  • Emotional competence
  • Empathy
  • Writing skills
  • Knowing myself and being comfortable in my own skin
  • Genuine curiosity/inquisitiveness

Affinity Groups Kevin was part of during her time at Mason: 

  • Co-founder, Mason Nation 9/11 Day of Service
  • Member and co-chair, George Mason University Staff Senate
  • Volunteer, Poetry Daily
  • Member, MLK Day Planning Committee
  • Member, Employee of the Month Committee
  • Member, Human Resources Benefits Committee
  • Mason Learning Into Future Environments (LIFE) Book Club 

Kevin is open to participating in informational interviews