Experience

Trust for the National Mall

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

• Major Gifts Officer

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Drucker School of Management

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• MBA Candidate

  • Sep 2020 - Present



Assistance League of Los Angeles

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

• Senior Director of Development and Corporate Engagement

  • Mar 2021 - Aug 2022

• Director of Development

  • Mar 2018 - Mar 2021

  - Creating and executing a comprehensive strategic development plan- Securing financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations, with afocus on corporate partnerships and planned gifts- Developing and executing centennial year strategy for external engagement and series of events including a 400-500 person gala- Supervising staff responsible for data entry, gift processing, digital communications/social media, and centennial event planning



KCRW

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Major Gifts Officer

  • Jan 2016 - 2018

  Managed a portfolio of 100-150 lead supporters giving at the $10,000+ level (comprised of Board members and both annual and Capital Campaign supporters). During my tenure, I secured donors at the $10K+ level and ensured the renewals + upgrades of those donors within my portfolio. This position afforded me the opportunity to create close relationships with donors and I am well versed on the intricacies involved with strategic fundraising at the Major Gift level. In addition, my role entailed the execution of a series of events and salons held in donors’ homes wherein I cultivated prospective donors and stewarded current supporters. Show less



The Paley Center for Media

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Consultant

  • 2016 - 2018

  Clients include The Paley Center for Media and Natalie's Angels Foundation. Clients include The Paley Center for Media and Natalie's Angels Foundation.



Wildlife Conservation Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Corporate Relations / NY Zoos & Aquarium

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2016

  - Account management and fulfillment for new and existing corporate partners / donors - Corporate fundraising for Capital Campaign for the New York Aquarium - Corporate Sponsorship sales - Cause-marketing & brand recognition Raised corporate funds via philanthropic foundation grants and CSR budgets, focusing on issues of sustainability and conservation. I also raised funds through corporate sponsorships, working closely with marketing teams to secure contracts that help to both promote the company’s brand to the 4M+ guests that visit WCS’ parks on an annual basis, and enhance the WCS visitor experience. I supported the Corporate team’s efforts in renewing annual sponsorship contracts with five national and global brands as well as working to secure six-figure, multi-year contracts with two luxury cruise lines. Show less



Re:Gender

• United States
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2014

  Management of Corporate Circle Advisory Board, a group comprised of 30+ corporations with top Diversity & Inclusion executives as representatives on this Board. These companies pay annual membership dues of $10,000 and in exchange, are provided with cutting-edge research on how advancing women of color through the leadership pipeline will increase the company’s bottom line. Company leaders also use this research to share best practices amongst each other and with senior executives at their own firms. Show less



Claremont Graduate University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Research Assistant, Applied Women's Studies

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

  - Managed all logistics for major academic conference - Interfaced with graphic designer to develop conference marketing materials - Created/implemented public relations and marketing strategy to publicize conference - Developed website layout and content - Managed team of 10+ volunteers - Managed all logistics for major academic conference - Interfaced with graphic designer to develop conference marketing materials - Created/implemented public relations and marketing strategy to publicize conference - Developed website layout and content - Managed team of 10+ volunteers



Women Thrive Alliance

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

• Alliance Building Consultant

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  - Drafted policy briefs and position papers on violence issues - Developed website layout and content for secular and faith based organizations - Handled day-to-day issues for organization’s constituents - Planned/implemented grassroots outreach campaigns to targeted non-profit organizations and state representatives - Worked primarily on the Women, Faith, and Development Alliance (WFDA): outreach to 100+ development, faith-based and women's organizations that assist in the goal of alleviating poverty on a global level. This is achieved through the development and implementation of domestic and international policy geared toward the female population. I also assisted with outreach of the International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA). Show less



Human Rights Watch

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development and Outreach Consultant

  • Mar 2010 - May 2010

  - Handled organization’s day-to-day correspondence - Updated and maintained organization’s databases and files, skilled in Raiser’s Edge - Production Assistant to annual theatrical production/major fundraising event, Cries from the Heart, which raises funds benefiting Human Rights Watch's work for women's issues around the globe. - Monitored/Maintained organization’s “clip files” and media citings - Handled organization’s day-to-day correspondence - Updated and maintained organization’s databases and files, skilled in Raiser’s Edge - Production Assistant to annual theatrical production/major fundraising event, Cries from the Heart, which raises funds benefiting Human Rights Watch's work for women's issues around the globe. - Monitored/Maintained organization’s “clip files” and media citings



Claremont Lewis Museum of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer and Docent Coordinator

  • Sep 2008 - Oct 2009

  - Manager for 75+ person team of museum volunteers and docents to California museum. - Responsibilities included: - Scheduled volunteers for all museum events including openings, lectures, etc. - Organized and managed weekly family art days and other community events, especially those targeting under-represented and at-risk youth - Executed annual “Art-X” event, a juried art show exhibiting works of youth in the local community - Manager for 75+ person team of museum volunteers and docents to California museum. - Responsibilities included: - Scheduled volunteers for all museum events including openings, lectures, etc. - Organized and managed weekly family art days and other community events, especially those targeting under-represented and at-risk youth - Executed annual “Art-X” event, a juried art show exhibiting works of youth in the local community