Dollars for Scholars


Richard Millerick, Executive Director
Rick has been Executive Director for eight years. He led Washington Dollars for Scholars through its initial chartering in 1999, and has been instrumental in the region’s phenomenal growth. Rick began chapter development in the Pacific Northwest in 1997 and more than doubled the number of Dollars for Scholars chapters in Washington. He has 31 years experience in nonprofit management including 17 years with Boys and Girls Clubs. Rick has also been a school principal and a community college instructor. He has a B.A. in Parks and Recreation Administration with an emphasis in management and communications from Washington State University.

Selena Allen, Admin/Program Services Manager
Selena is the most recent addition to our office, having joined in October of 2006.  Selena is a recent graduate of Argosy University is Seattle where she earned her BA in Psychology.  She recently served as the Affiliate & Membership Services Manager for a professional association serving early childhood educators.  

Carly Brown, Oregon Community Programs Specialist
Carly joined Dollars for Scholars in November 2005 as one of two Community Programs Specialists who are establishing and supporting Dollars for Scholars chapters and ScholarShop sites in Oregon communities.  Carly is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz and is currently working toward a Master's degree in public administration, concentrating in nonprofit management, at Portland State University.  Her recent positions included membership director and conference coordinator for a professional association of movement educators.  She is particularly focused on mission-based educational organizations.  Click here for more information on Dollars for Scholars in Oregon.