Experience

GSBA

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Membership Development Manager

  • Sep 2023 - Present



University of Washington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager, University of Washington AgePRIDE

  • Nov 2021 - Present



Launch Your Pause

• Seattle, Washington, United States

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Create and implement creative, strengths-based programs and activities for women at all stages of menopause including classes, retreats and community support. Conduct periodic surveys to assess participant need and interest. Provide ongoing support and education through regular newsletters. Use social media platforms to generate and retain participant engagement. Lead annual three-day residential retreat. Created the Put Some Claws in Your Pause Curriculum which includes presentations and activities focused on menopausal physical and emotional health, social-emotional well-being and multiple other aspects of menopause. A full list of programs created and services offered is available here: www.launchyourpause.com. Show less



The SweatBox

• Seattle, Washington, United States

• Yoga Studio Owner

  • Nov 2001 - Sep 2019

  Owned, directed, and managed the daily operations for a Seattle-based yoga studio with an annual revenue of $450,000. Employed and managed 20+ employees in customer service and sales strategies. Organized regular all-staff trainings including the areas of gender, race and equity and sales techniques. Taught classes and workshops, developed and implemented training curriculum for teachers and administrative staff. Developed and implemented community outreach, neighborhood engagement, advertising and marketing campaigns via local print media, a monthly email newsletter and social media platforms. Participated in the year-long UW Foster School of Business Small Business Mentorship program to develop improved business strategies and employment policies. Designed and managed studio website and data management software including customer service maintenance. Show less



Capitol Hill Entrepreneurial Women (CHEW) - Founder and Co-President

• Seattle, Washington, United States

• Founder

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Created and directed CHEW- Capitol Hill Entrepreneurial Women, a network and advocacy group supporting women business owners on Capitol Hill. Conducted outreach within and beyond CHEW’s membership base to assess the needs of women-owned and operated businesses. Created and directed CHEW- Capitol Hill Entrepreneurial Women, a network and advocacy group supporting women business owners on Capitol Hill. Conducted outreach within and beyond CHEW’s membership base to assess the needs of women-owned and operated businesses.



Powerful Voices

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 1995 - Jun 2005

  Developed Young Women's Support Program with the King County Juvenile Detention Center from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles. Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations for programs serving at-risk and incarcerated young women and girls. Recruited, trained and supervised staff. Created curriculum for gender-positive programs both within and outside of juvenile detention facilities. Developed program and organizational marketing and communications materials. Practicum Instructor for University of Washington School of Social Work, 1999-2000 Show less