Ursula Helminski
Ursula Helminski has worked with the Afterschool Alliance since its inception, and was part of its founding team. She develops strategy and communications for the organization. Ursula also oversees public awareness initiatives such as the national Lights On Afterschool event and Afterschool for All, a campaign that unites a broad and diverse set of afterschool supporters. Previously, Ursula spent five years at the communications and advocacy firm of FowlerHoffman, where she worked on business development and campaigns ranging from youth violence prevention to telecommunications. She also edited a trade journal in Washington, D.C. and taught English in a Moscow public school. Ursula has a B.A. in Political Science and English from Duke University.