Trish Hutcheson
Learning and Insights Fellow
Favorite quote
Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.
Favorite Aspect of CFT
"I enjoy working with a strong team that is committed to identifying needs in North Texas and developing strategies to best meet those needs."
Joined CFT
2023
As the learning and insights fellow for CFT, Trish supports the development of program evaluation strategies and conducts research on best practices and models used to evaluate social impact.
Prior to joining CFT, Trish spent 17 years in nonprofit development as a grants manager at various nonprofits in the Dallas area, including Make-A-Wish North Texas, Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
Trish holds a bachelor’s in political science and a Master of Public Administration from Texas A&M University, and a Ph.D. in public affairs from the University of Texas at Dallas.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP / BOARD SERVICE
Trish is on the board of directors at Family Promise of Collin County.
Trish’s Favorites
Cause
Dachshunds – every single one deserves a loving home
Local Restaurant
Gloria’s
Place to take out-of-towners
Downtown McKinney
Activity
Reading books about Greek mythology
