Jean (Jeannie) Majercin, M.P.S.
Adjunct Instructor
Jean (Jeannie) Majercin is a graduate of Fort Hays State University, earning her Master of Professional Studies (with a major in Social Entrepreneurship) in 2015, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 2013. For her Master's culminating project, Jeannie conducted research regarding the status of nonprofit organizations providing services in the state of Kansas, with an emphasis on grassroots efforts. Jeannie is currently an adjunct instructor of Sociology in FHSU Online and teaches courses in Grant Writing and Diversity in the United States. She is passionate about teaching and always looks forward to introducing students to new concepts and theories and helping them to achieve their educational and future career goals.
In addition to teaching, Jeannie serves as a Policy Fellow in grant proposal writing with the Docking Institute of Public Affairs here at FHSU. Jeannie also provides grant writing services for nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest. She first registered in a grant proposal writing course as part of her undergraduate requirements and was immediately captivated by the field, completing the suite of required courses to earn a certificate in Grant Proposal Writing and Program Evaluation from FHSU. Jeannie is committed to social entrepreneurship and believes grant writing offers an amazing opportunity to help others.
Jeannie and her husband Larry live in the Pacific Northwest. In their free time, they enjoy exploring the country in their RV. Jeannie's hobbies include reading, bird watching, genealogy research, and spending time with her family.