NACC Welcomes New Members: Kean University and MSU Texas

Roseanne M. Mirabella, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
College of Business and Public Management
Department of Criminal Justice and Public Affairs
Kean University

Sonia White, Ph.D.
Standards for Excellence Licensed Consultant
Director of Center for Nonprofit Management
& Leadership at MSU Texas
Dillard College of Business Administration
The Nonprofit Academic Centers Council is pleased to welcome two new member institutions: Kean University and Midwestern State University (MSU Texas). These institutions join NACC’s international network of academic centers committed to advancing research, education, and leadership in nonprofit and philanthropic studies. We congratulate both on their commitment to strengthening the field and are delighted to include them in our growing community.
Kean University’s Department of Criminal Justice and Public Affairs, housed in the College of Business and Public Management, offers a robust interdisciplinary curriculum with strong connections to public service, healthcare, and nonprofit work. The department’s undergraduate and graduate programs, including a combined BA/MPA option and an MPA with a nonprofit management concentration, prepare students to meet the evolving needs of public and nonprofit organizations through mentorship, internships, and hands-on experience. Kean’s commitment to public impact is rooted in both theory and practice, reflecting the university’s broader mission to develop socially responsible leaders.
We also welcome Dr. Roseanne M. Mirabella as Kean’s NACC Member Representative. A leading scholar in nonprofit education, philanthropy, and critical perspectives on nonprofit organizing, Dr. Mirabella is co-editor of two field-defining volumes and a recipient of ARNOVA’s 2024 Distinguished Achievement and Leadership in Nonprofit and Voluntary Action Research Award. She co-edits the Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership alongside her Kean University colleague Dr. Bok Gyo Jeong, and has held long-standing leadership roles in ARNOVA and ASPA. In addition, Kean is now home to Dr. Greg Witkowski, who edits the new Georgetown Studies in Philanthropy, Nonprofit, and Nongovernmental Organizations book series, which is focused on bridging scholarship and practice in the nonprofit sector. Their combined editorial and scholarly leadership further strengthen Kean’s dedication to advancing scholarship and practice in public administration and nonprofit studies.
MSU Texas joins NACC through its Center for Nonprofit Management & Leadership in the Dillard College of Business Administration. Since its founding in 2019, the Center has become a hub of nonprofit capacity-building for Wichita Falls and surrounding communities. Offering resources, consulting, and a newly launched Nonprofit Management Minor, the Center is committed to fostering sustainability and leadership across the social sector. Its programming and credentials, including certifications from BoardSource and the Standards for Excellence Institute, demonstrate a deep investment in both academic and practitioner development.
Dr. Sonia White, Director of the Center, will serve as MSU Texas’s NACC Member Representative. With over two decades of nonprofit leadership experience in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, Sonia has overseen multimillion-dollar programs, secured more than $30 million in federal grants, and developed comprehensive undergraduate curricula in nonprofit management. She brings a wealth of practitioner expertise, academic rigor, and entrepreneurial spirit to her role, reflecting NACC’s values of collaboration and excellence.
We extend our warmest congratulations to both Kean University and MSU Texas and look forward to their contributions as valued members of the NACC community.