Stacey Muse brings 20 years experience in the nonprofit and education sectors building strategic partnerships for public good. Her research focuses on understanding and elevating the voice of community-based organizations partnering with institutions of higher education, building the capacity of nonprofit organizations, and co-creating democratically engaged partnerships. Dr. Muse has been a member of IARSLCE since 2012, and continues to take on leadership positions within the Association. She served as an Editorial Fellow (2012-2013), the Chair of the Graduate Student Network (2014-2016), co-led the Recognitions Committee during her service on the Board of Directors (2014-2016), served on the 2018 Conference Content Committee, and currently co-chairs the Board Governance Committee. Dr. Muse holds a PhD in Higher Education from the University of Denver. Currently, she serves as the Director of Engagement for Public Scholarship and Engagement at UC Davis.