Experience

William Penn Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Officer, Executive Office

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  - Facilitate the grant making process for initiatives associated with affordable housing, food security, workforce development, small businesses, economic recovery, and civic engagement to inform new foundation funding priorities - Interview nonprofit leaders to learn about their social impact programming and communicate application guidelines for grants ranging from $50K – $5M - Review applications, write proposals, and present grant concepts to the Board of Directors resulting in over… Show more - Facilitate the grant making process for initiatives associated with affordable housing, food security, workforce development, small businesses, economic recovery, and civic engagement to inform new foundation funding priorities - Interview nonprofit leaders to learn about their social impact programming and communicate application guidelines for grants ranging from $50K – $5M - Review applications, write proposals, and present grant concepts to the Board of Directors resulting in over $22M awarded Show less - Facilitate the grant making process for initiatives associated with affordable housing, food security, workforce development, small businesses, economic recovery, and civic engagement to inform new foundation funding priorities - Interview nonprofit leaders to learn about their social impact programming and communicate application guidelines for grants ranging from $50K – $5M - Review applications, write proposals, and present grant concepts to the Board of Directors resulting in over… Show more - Facilitate the grant making process for initiatives associated with affordable housing, food security, workforce development, small businesses, economic recovery, and civic engagement to inform new foundation funding priorities - Interview nonprofit leaders to learn about their social impact programming and communicate application guidelines for grants ranging from $50K – $5M - Review applications, write proposals, and present grant concepts to the Board of Directors resulting in over $22M awarded Show less



Economy League of Greater Philadelphia

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Impact Labs Program Manager, Well City Challenge

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia is joining forces with Independence Blue Cross to launch the Well City Challenge - a social impact challenge to engage and support everyday innovators with new creative ideas for addressing Philadelphia’s millennial health and mental health challenges. - Recruited applicants, mentors, judges and collaborators from multiple sectors to participate in a new social impact challenge supporting community solutions to millennial physical and mental… Show more The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia is joining forces with Independence Blue Cross to launch the Well City Challenge - a social impact challenge to engage and support everyday innovators with new creative ideas for addressing Philadelphia’s millennial health and mental health challenges. - Recruited applicants, mentors, judges and collaborators from multiple sectors to participate in a new social impact challenge supporting community solutions to millennial physical and mental health - Exceeded the program outreach goal of receiving 100 applicants by delivering a marketing campaign that included over 10 virtual events, engaged influencers, secured press, and launched a new brand over a 3-month period -Chaired 4 committees comprised of program funders, board members, vendors, and other stakeholders to inform, approve, and implement program delivery -Designed and managed programming for virtual incubator workshops, pitch competition and multi-month impact accelerator to help participants build business plans, execute pilot projects, and pitch for $100,000 Show less The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia is joining forces with Independence Blue Cross to launch the Well City Challenge - a social impact challenge to engage and support everyday innovators with new creative ideas for addressing Philadelphia’s millennial health and mental health challenges. - Recruited applicants, mentors, judges and collaborators from multiple sectors to participate in a new social impact challenge supporting community solutions to millennial physical and mental… Show more The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia is joining forces with Independence Blue Cross to launch the Well City Challenge - a social impact challenge to engage and support everyday innovators with new creative ideas for addressing Philadelphia’s millennial health and mental health challenges. - Recruited applicants, mentors, judges and collaborators from multiple sectors to participate in a new social impact challenge supporting community solutions to millennial physical and mental health - Exceeded the program outreach goal of receiving 100 applicants by delivering a marketing campaign that included over 10 virtual events, engaged influencers, secured press, and launched a new brand over a 3-month period -Chaired 4 committees comprised of program funders, board members, vendors, and other stakeholders to inform, approve, and implement program delivery -Designed and managed programming for virtual incubator workshops, pitch competition and multi-month impact accelerator to help participants build business plans, execute pilot projects, and pitch for $100,000 Show less



Drexel University College of Computing & Informatics

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corporate Partners Program, Program Coordinator

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

  The College of Computing & Informatics' (CCI) Corporate Partners Program (CPP) is built on a core of innovation and collaboration. Together, we create a large scale, sustainable ecosystem for the development, recruitment and retention of top tech talent. -Host in-person or virtual partner outreach events to promote partner career opportunities -Support planning and execution of CCI and CPP Signature events, including Career Networking Events, Codefest, Executive Panels, Senior… Show more The College of Computing & Informatics' (CCI) Corporate Partners Program (CPP) is built on a core of innovation and collaboration. Together, we create a large scale, sustainable ecosystem for the development, recruitment and retention of top tech talent. -Host in-person or virtual partner outreach events to promote partner career opportunities -Support planning and execution of CCI and CPP Signature events, including Career Networking Events, Codefest, Executive Panels, Senior Design showcase, and Women in Tech events -Create and launch Spark Talks, student speaker series, in collaboration with CCI Operations team to study career interests among various majors at CCI -Produce CPP alumni and co-op profiles with the marketing team to showcase the value of the Corporate Partner Program Show less The College of Computing & Informatics' (CCI) Corporate Partners Program (CPP) is built on a core of innovation and collaboration. Together, we create a large scale, sustainable ecosystem for the development, recruitment and retention of top tech talent. -Host in-person or virtual partner outreach events to promote partner career opportunities -Support planning and execution of CCI and CPP Signature events, including Career Networking Events, Codefest, Executive Panels, Senior… Show more The College of Computing & Informatics' (CCI) Corporate Partners Program (CPP) is built on a core of innovation and collaboration. Together, we create a large scale, sustainable ecosystem for the development, recruitment and retention of top tech talent. -Host in-person or virtual partner outreach events to promote partner career opportunities -Support planning and execution of CCI and CPP Signature events, including Career Networking Events, Codefest, Executive Panels, Senior Design showcase, and Women in Tech events -Create and launch Spark Talks, student speaker series, in collaboration with CCI Operations team to study career interests among various majors at CCI -Produce CPP alumni and co-op profiles with the marketing team to showcase the value of the Corporate Partner Program Show less



Black Women Talk Tech

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

  Black Women Talk Tech is a collective of Black women tech founders who have a unique understanding of the challenges we face in the industry, but also of the advantages we can bring. We’re here to identify, support and encourage Black women to build the next billion dollar business. -Develop and host a podcast series featuring Black women tech founders in the U.S. and internationally that promotes the organization’s members, annual conference, and other programming -Lead formation… Show more Black Women Talk Tech is a collective of Black women tech founders who have a unique understanding of the challenges we face in the industry, but also of the advantages we can bring. We’re here to identify, support and encourage Black women to build the next billion dollar business. -Develop and host a podcast series featuring Black women tech founders in the U.S. and internationally that promotes the organization’s members, annual conference, and other programming -Lead formation, launch, and management of monthly chapter programming in 10 cities across the U.S. and UK to expand the organization’s physical reach beyond the annual conference Show less Black Women Talk Tech is a collective of Black women tech founders who have a unique understanding of the challenges we face in the industry, but also of the advantages we can bring. We’re here to identify, support and encourage Black women to build the next billion dollar business. -Develop and host a podcast series featuring Black women tech founders in the U.S. and internationally that promotes the organization’s members, annual conference, and other programming -Lead formation… Show more Black Women Talk Tech is a collective of Black women tech founders who have a unique understanding of the challenges we face in the industry, but also of the advantages we can bring. We’re here to identify, support and encourage Black women to build the next billion dollar business. -Develop and host a podcast series featuring Black women tech founders in the U.S. and internationally that promotes the organization’s members, annual conference, and other programming -Lead formation, launch, and management of monthly chapter programming in 10 cities across the U.S. and UK to expand the organization’s physical reach beyond the annual conference Show less



The Enterprise Center

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

• Associate Director

  • Nov 2018 - Jul 2019

  Create, launch, and manage two new programs comprised of in-person and online workshops, trainings, and events that support small and medium-sized construction firms to secure contract, capital, and business knowledge and skills Develop and strengthen partnerships with prime contractors, procurement departments, local Chamber of Commerces, universities, political offices, and technology industry leaders to expand client procurement opportunities

• Associate-MBDA Business Center

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

  The Enterprise Center is the operator of the Philadelphia MBDA Business Center under a public/private partnership with the Minority Business Development Agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce. MBDA promotes the growth and global competitiveness of businesses owned & operated by minority entrepreneurs. The MBDA Business Center-Pennsylvania’s strategic focus is to maximize the job creation for Pennsylvania – New Jersey - Delaware minority business entrepreneurs (MBEs). My… Show more The Enterprise Center is the operator of the Philadelphia MBDA Business Center under a public/private partnership with the Minority Business Development Agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce. MBDA promotes the growth and global competitiveness of businesses owned & operated by minority entrepreneurs. The MBDA Business Center-Pennsylvania’s strategic focus is to maximize the job creation for Pennsylvania – New Jersey - Delaware minority business entrepreneurs (MBEs). My role: Develop and strengthen partnerships with prime contractors, procurement departments, local Chamber of Commerces, exporting organizations, universities, political offices, and technology industry leaders Organize and plan outreach events for strategic partners and business-to-business networking events to connect clients to new procurement and capital opportunities Manage administrative and operational duties related to clients, including client intake, maintaining files, and reporting client activity via Salesforce



Philadelphia Energy Authority

• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

  Directed outreach and marketing team to recruit and enroll small food and beverage businesses into the organization’s energy saving program Coordinated logistics for organizational events, including press conferences, external energy related events, and stakeholder and board meetings Orchestrated website redesign effort in partnership with vendors, consultants and the Executive Director Developed social media presence and advises social media intern on content production… Show more Directed outreach and marketing team to recruit and enroll small food and beverage businesses into the organization’s energy saving program Coordinated logistics for organizational events, including press conferences, external energy related events, and stakeholder and board meetings Orchestrated website redesign effort in partnership with vendors, consultants and the Executive Director Developed social media presence and advises social media intern on content production across multiple platforms Show less Directed outreach and marketing team to recruit and enroll small food and beverage businesses into the organization’s energy saving program Coordinated logistics for organizational events, including press conferences, external energy related events, and stakeholder and board meetings Orchestrated website redesign effort in partnership with vendors, consultants and the Executive Director Developed social media presence and advises social media intern on content production… Show more Directed outreach and marketing team to recruit and enroll small food and beverage businesses into the organization’s energy saving program Coordinated logistics for organizational events, including press conferences, external energy related events, and stakeholder and board meetings Orchestrated website redesign effort in partnership with vendors, consultants and the Executive Director Developed social media presence and advises social media intern on content production across multiple platforms Show less



New Sector Alliance

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resident in Social Enterprise

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

  The New Sector AmeriCorps Residency in Social Enterprise (RISE) program is an 11-month fellowship program for emerging leaders committed to careers in social impact. Fellows serve full-time to strengthen nonprofit organizations, while engaging in intensive professional development activities to strengthen their skills for immediate and future impact. Professional development activities focused on the study of business and social enterprise topics including issue based problem solving, nonprofit… Show more The New Sector AmeriCorps Residency in Social Enterprise (RISE) program is an 11-month fellowship program for emerging leaders committed to careers in social impact. Fellows serve full-time to strengthen nonprofit organizations, while engaging in intensive professional development activities to strengthen their skills for immediate and future impact. Professional development activities focused on the study of business and social enterprise topics including issue based problem solving, nonprofit finance, fundraising strategy, and project management. Show less The New Sector AmeriCorps Residency in Social Enterprise (RISE) program is an 11-month fellowship program for emerging leaders committed to careers in social impact. Fellows serve full-time to strengthen nonprofit organizations, while engaging in intensive professional development activities to strengthen their skills for immediate and future impact. Professional development activities focused on the study of business and social enterprise topics including issue based problem solving, nonprofit… Show more The New Sector AmeriCorps Residency in Social Enterprise (RISE) program is an 11-month fellowship program for emerging leaders committed to careers in social impact. Fellows serve full-time to strengthen nonprofit organizations, while engaging in intensive professional development activities to strengthen their skills for immediate and future impact. Professional development activities focused on the study of business and social enterprise topics including issue based problem solving, nonprofit finance, fundraising strategy, and project management. Show less



Social Enterprise Alliance -Chicago Chapter

• Greater Chicago Area

• New Sector RISE Fellow, Project Management & Operations

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

  Supported SEA-Chicago Board of Directors to implement and enhance initiatives within membership, marketing, academic, and programming committees Developed marketing, program, and partnership strategies to increase the value of SEA-Chicago membership and improve operational sustainability Updated the organization’s website to include new member communication functions through collaborating with web development volunteers Coordinated a Social Enterprise Pitch Night event to… Show more Supported SEA-Chicago Board of Directors to implement and enhance initiatives within membership, marketing, academic, and programming committees Developed marketing, program, and partnership strategies to increase the value of SEA-Chicago membership and improve operational sustainability Updated the organization’s website to include new member communication functions through collaborating with web development volunteers Coordinated a Social Enterprise Pitch Night event to highlight the social enterprise community. For this event I was able to secure $500.00 in sponsorships and over $800 in ticket sales. Show less Supported SEA-Chicago Board of Directors to implement and enhance initiatives within membership, marketing, academic, and programming committees Developed marketing, program, and partnership strategies to increase the value of SEA-Chicago membership and improve operational sustainability Updated the organization’s website to include new member communication functions through collaborating with web development volunteers Coordinated a Social Enterprise Pitch Night event to… Show more Supported SEA-Chicago Board of Directors to implement and enhance initiatives within membership, marketing, academic, and programming committees Developed marketing, program, and partnership strategies to increase the value of SEA-Chicago membership and improve operational sustainability Updated the organization’s website to include new member communication functions through collaborating with web development volunteers Coordinated a Social Enterprise Pitch Night event to highlight the social enterprise community. For this event I was able to secure $500.00 in sponsorships and over $800 in ticket sales. Show less



Project HOME

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Enterprise & Sustainability Philly Fellow

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  --Social Enterprise Coordinated production logistics and supervise a staff of 10 formerly homeless food handlers to increase production of cranberry sauce by 100% Instituted and led department impact assessment through managing monthly participant, sales, and in-kind data Promoted 5 social enterprises to external audiences through leading sales events and creating social media content Maintained department finances through collecting and processing weekly petty cash… Show more --Social Enterprise Coordinated production logistics and supervise a staff of 10 formerly homeless food handlers to increase production of cranberry sauce by 100% Instituted and led department impact assessment through managing monthly participant, sales, and in-kind data Promoted 5 social enterprises to external audiences through leading sales events and creating social media content Maintained department finances through collecting and processing weekly petty cash, credit card reconciliations, and internal transfers --Property and Asset Management/Sustainability Tracked utility usage for 14 commercial and residential properties using Energy Star, to monitor usage and value of retrofitting Designed kitchen garden expansion to allow for produce production to provide for 4 commercial kitchens Show less --Social Enterprise Coordinated production logistics and supervise a staff of 10 formerly homeless food handlers to increase production of cranberry sauce by 100% Instituted and led department impact assessment through managing monthly participant, sales, and in-kind data Promoted 5 social enterprises to external audiences through leading sales events and creating social media content Maintained department finances through collecting and processing weekly petty cash… Show more --Social Enterprise Coordinated production logistics and supervise a staff of 10 formerly homeless food handlers to increase production of cranberry sauce by 100% Instituted and led department impact assessment through managing monthly participant, sales, and in-kind data Promoted 5 social enterprises to external audiences through leading sales events and creating social media content Maintained department finances through collecting and processing weekly petty cash, credit card reconciliations, and internal transfers --Property and Asset Management/Sustainability Tracked utility usage for 14 commercial and residential properties using Energy Star, to monitor usage and value of retrofitting Designed kitchen garden expansion to allow for produce production to provide for 4 commercial kitchens Show less



U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Intern

  • May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Reviewed claims, interviewed complainants, and assessed cases for jurisdiction based on Fair Housing Act laws Drafted and submitted a full case load of over 20 complaints based on complainant testimony and real estate research using case management software Reviewed claims, interviewed complainants, and assessed cases for jurisdiction based on Fair Housing Act laws Drafted and submitted a full case load of over 20 complaints based on complainant testimony and real estate research using case management software



Temple University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Campus and Metro Engagement Intern

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Organized events for departmental fundraising efforts in collaboration with local businesses and student organizations that generated over $1,500 in donations to nonprofit organizations Chaired bi-weekly Student Workers About Giving and Gathering committee event planning meetings comprised of 30 student employees Organized events for departmental fundraising efforts in collaboration with local businesses and student organizations that generated over $1,500 in donations to nonprofit organizations Chaired bi-weekly Student Workers About Giving and Gathering committee event planning meetings comprised of 30 student employees



LIFT, Inc.

• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Director of Communications and Campus Liaison

  • Aug 2012 - May 2014

  Counseled and analyzed options of low income clients while working on-on-one to find resources involving housing, educational opportunities, employment, and other social services Facilitated and scheduled university information sessions in order to recruit new volunteers, resulting in over 90 percent volunteer enrollment Fostered collaboration between 7 student organizations, university departments, community organizations to develop partnerships Counseled and analyzed options of low income clients while working on-on-one to find resources involving housing, educational opportunities, employment, and other social services Facilitated and scheduled university information sessions in order to recruit new volunteers, resulting in over 90 percent volunteer enrollment Fostered collaboration between 7 student organizations, university departments, community organizations to develop partnerships



Frontline Solutions

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hilliard P. Jenkins Fellow

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Assisted event and logistics teams by managing conference attendees schedules and travel arrangements, creating and maintaining an online registration site, and recording conference workshop strategies and action plans Copy-edited and compiled conference notes to produce final analysis reports regarding boys and men of color to assist with Frontline Solution's research efforts Researched performance measurement theories and updated company presentations to highlight real world… Show more Assisted event and logistics teams by managing conference attendees schedules and travel arrangements, creating and maintaining an online registration site, and recording conference workshop strategies and action plans Copy-edited and compiled conference notes to produce final analysis reports regarding boys and men of color to assist with Frontline Solution's research efforts Researched performance measurement theories and updated company presentations to highlight real world applications Show less Assisted event and logistics teams by managing conference attendees schedules and travel arrangements, creating and maintaining an online registration site, and recording conference workshop strategies and action plans Copy-edited and compiled conference notes to produce final analysis reports regarding boys and men of color to assist with Frontline Solution's research efforts Researched performance measurement theories and updated company presentations to highlight real world… Show more Assisted event and logistics teams by managing conference attendees schedules and travel arrangements, creating and maintaining an online registration site, and recording conference workshop strategies and action plans Copy-edited and compiled conference notes to produce final analysis reports regarding boys and men of color to assist with Frontline Solution's research efforts Researched performance measurement theories and updated company presentations to highlight real world applications Show less