Rayfurd Thompson

Rayfurd is originally from the beautiful island of Saint Lucia, located in the Caribbean. He has lived in Lynchburg, Virginia, for the past nine years, where he resides with his wife and their energetic three-year-old son.

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He holds a bachelor's degree, an MBA, and a Master's degree in Nonprofit Leadership Studies, all from the University of Lynchburg. In 2023, he returned to his alma mater as an Adjunct Professor of Nonprofit Finance.

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Currently, Rayfurd is pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration degree at The University of Fairfax. His research focuses on exploring sustainability practices in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, with the aim of addressing sustainability challenges faced by the nonprofit sector.

Professionally, Rayfurd serves as the Senior Accountant - Endowment and Investment at the University of Lynchburg. He is also working towards obtaining licenses to become a financial advisor and planner. His long-term goal is to work closely with nonprofit organizations to enhance transparency and accountability in their operations.

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