Henry C. Alphin Jr.
Henry C. Alphin Jr.
Affiliate Faculty
higher education, economic development, community development, nonprofit leadership
I am a nonprofit and higher education strategist with over 20 years of experience building initiatives that empower communities, strengthen organizations, and drive cross-sector impact. At the core of my work is HCA Strategies, the consulting practice I founded to help mission-driven organizations grow with purpose, clarity, and resilience.
My newest chapter is as Development & Outreach Manager at SIUT North America, where I focus on acquiring new donors, building strategic partnerships, and elevating SIUT’s mission of delivering free, high-quality healthcare and medical education in Pakistan. I lead fundraising initiatives across annual giving, capital campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving while expanding our community engagement footprint across North America.
Through HCA Strategies, I’ve served as a trusted partner to a diverse portfolio of organizations. I currently support Community Welfare Foundation as Executive Administrator, leading workforce development and immigrant-focused programs in the DMV region. I also guide strategic initiatives and partnerships at Technicom, Inc., and manage business operations and growth systems at Stefanik Design, a boutique design studio.
I serve as Affiliate Faculty at George Mason University, contributing to scholarship, community engagement, and mentorship in the field of international higher education and development. In addition, I’ve published as both author and editor on topics related to education, strategy, and social impact.
Previously, I served as Director of Operations and Board Secretary at the American Pakistan Foundation, where I led the organization’s 15th anniversary programs and oversaw major expansions to its Fellowship and Mentorship initiatives. From guiding civic engagement efforts like the 2024 Get Out The Vote campaign to building cross-institutional partnerships with think tanks and NGOs, I’ve consistently championed work that connects people to power, purpose, and opportunity.
Selected Publications
Disability and Equity in Higher Education Accessibility
Alphin, H.C., Lavine, J., & Chan, R. (Eds.). (2017).
Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
The Future of Accessibility in International Higher Education
Alphin, H.C., Chan, R., & Lavine, J. (Eds.) (2017).
Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Higher Education Accessibility and Current e-Learning Potential in the MENA Region: Analysis of the Current Challenges and Opportunities for e-Learning in the Middle East and North African (MENA) Region
Alphin, H.C., & Lavine, J. (2017)
In The Future of Accessibility in International Higher Education
Alphin, H.C., Chan, R., & Lavine, J. (Eds.) (2017).
Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Facilitating Higher Education Growth through Fundraising and Philanthropy
Alphin, H.C., Lavine, J., Stark, S., & Hocker, A. (Eds.). (2016).
Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Higher Education Philanthropy Potential in the GCC States: Analysis of Challenges and Opportunities for FDI and Venture Philanthropy in the MENA Region
Alphin, H.C., & Lavine, J. (2016)
In Alphin, H.C., Lavine, J., Stark, S. & Hocker, A. (Eds.), Facilitating Higher Education Growth through Fundraising and Philanthropy.
Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Expanded Publication List
Education
I hold an MBA from the Warwick Business School (UK), as well as a Master’s in Higher Education (MSHE) and a Bachelor's in Economics from Drexel University.