Clovis Thorn is the Managing Director, Development, at the Drug Policy Alliance.  Since 2003 he has led DPA’s fundraising program, which includes major donor, event, foundation, direct mail and internet fundraising.  Previous to his current position, Mr. Thorn was DPA’s membership coordinator and the conference coordinator for the 2001 International Drug Policy Reform Conference.

Mr. Thorn received his B.A. in sociology from the University of New Mexico, where he graduated cum laude.  Prior to joining DPA, he was the correspondence manager for U.S. Senator Pete Domenici (R-NM).  He is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.