
Bethany Rubin Henderson
Cross-sector social impact architect and nonprofit leader
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Falls Church, Virginia
Joined June 2025
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Bethany Rubin Henderson is a seasoned social impact architect with a career spanning the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. She specializes in building community, unifying organizations around a collective vision, and turning strangers into teammates. Her leadership has been recognized through various awards, including the Center for Nonprofit Advancement's Excellence in Chief Executive Leadership and Washington Business Journal's Nonprofit Director of the Year. compassprobono+3
As a social entrepreneur, Bethany founded City Hall Fellows, an award-winning non-partisan service corps that empowered young people to take active civic leadership roles. She raised over $4 million for the organization, which placed college graduates in local government fellowship positions, saving agencies millions and pioneering new programs. compassprobono+4
Bethany has a strong background in law and government, having earned her JD from Harvard Law School and working as an intellectual property litigator at Quinn Emanuel. She also served as a White House Fellow in the Obama Administration, where she played a key role in developing initiatives like My Brother's Keeper and coordinating the Youth Jobs+ program. compassprobono+3
She is deeply committed to youth development and education, having led America SCORES, a national network focusing on youth sports and arts education, and served as CEO of DC SCORES, significantly expanding its reach and impact. She also serves as a School Board Member for Falls Church City Public Schools, advocating for student and teacher success. compassprobono+3
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