Experience

Helps Education Fund

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Serve as primary administrative and strategic leader of the organization: leads strategic planning and vision, executes/oversees strategic objectives, oversees high-level day-to-day operations—overall staffing; supervision of C-Suite, VP, and designated Director-level staff; personnel policies; budget development and financial oversight; DEI initiatives and policies; marketing/communications; organizational culture; advancement/fundraising; and fulfillment of mission. Responsible for… Show more Serve as primary administrative and strategic leader of the organization: leads strategic planning and vision, executes/oversees strategic objectives, oversees high-level day-to-day operations—overall staffing; supervision of C-Suite, VP, and designated Director-level staff; personnel policies; budget development and financial oversight; DEI initiatives and policies; marketing/communications; organizational culture; advancement/fundraising; and fulfillment of mission. Responsible for big-picture strategic vision and direction of the organization, focusing in four key areas: Organization Mission and Strategy; Financial Management and Fundraising; Personnel, Policy, and Process Management; and Board Management and Engagement. Addresses critical areas of organizational growth and development that (a) are essential to our mission, vision, and foundational strategies for impact and sustainability; and (b) leads strategic planning processes that will address more immediate needs of organizational re-building, growth, and impact.

• Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer

  • Sep 2022 - May 2023

  Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Our programs and services improve children's reading and math skills, adult literacy, support family literacy practices in the home and outside of school, bridge meaningful connections between parents/caregivers and schools, integrate highly-trained volunteers into school improvement models, and connect K-12 schools and universities to collaboratively address critical needs in education. Offices currently in Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information visit… Show more Our programs and services improve children's reading and math skills, adult literacy, support family literacy practices in the home and outside of school, bridge meaningful connections between parents/caregivers and schools, integrate highly-trained volunteers into school improvement models, and connect K-12 schools and universities to collaboratively address critical needs in education. Offices currently in Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information visit helpseducationfund.org.



Tombolo Institute at Bellevue College

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • 2021 - Present

  Bellevue, Washington, United States Tombolo Institute at Bellevue College Advisory Board Member, Customer Experience Program. In the heart of Seattle’s tech hub, Tombolo Institute at Bellevue College provides forward-looking professional training designed for today’s lifestyles and the future of work. Bellevue College CX Program is designed by industry experts and experienced leaders, for professionals seeking advanced skills in this fast-growing discipline.



George Fox University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor, Dissertation Advisor, Doctoral program

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  Portland, Oregon Area Semiotics and Future Studies Program; social and technological advancement; trends



Sustineri Group, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Chief Strategy Officer & Managing Partner

  • Sep 2021 - Sep 2022

  Seattle, Washington, United States Leveraging 20+ years of experience in social innovation/entrepreneurship, serving as the Chief Strategy Officer of a full service consulting firm focused on positive social change. Specialize in strategic planning, sustainability, capacity building, nonprofit startup, branding, and executive coaching. • Committed to programs that foster entrepreneurship, social impact and centering BIPOC, women, and disadvantaged voices • Recently published; SUSTAINABLE ENGAGEMENT: Strategic… Show more Leveraging 20+ years of experience in social innovation/entrepreneurship, serving as the Chief Strategy Officer of a full service consulting firm focused on positive social change. Specialize in strategic planning, sustainability, capacity building, nonprofit startup, branding, and executive coaching. • Committed to programs that foster entrepreneurship, social impact and centering BIPOC, women, and disadvantaged voices • Recently published; SUSTAINABLE ENGAGEMENT: Strategic Planning for Positive Social Change (released May 16, 2022); Basis for a strategic approach to sustainability and social impact. FOCUS: Entrepreneur, Strategic Planning, Social Impact, Innovation, Advocacy, and Community Outreach, Asset-Based Community Development, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Communicator, Public Speaker, Visionary, Change Agent, Program Development, Program Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Leadership Show less



The United Methodist Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Executive Director, Innovation and Vitality (Greater NW Area) | Community and Economic Development

  • Aug 2015 - Mar 2022

  Seattle, Washington, United States Executive leadership in The United Methodist Church guiding advocacy, community outreach, social impact initiatives, strategic planning, and positive social change, through four executive positions. Key member of the Greater Northwest Area leadership team (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington). Through the lens of innovation and entrepreneurship, led the Innovation Vitality team — a diverse staff of directors, associate directors, and admin staff — in deepening investments across the… Show more Executive leadership in The United Methodist Church guiding advocacy, community outreach, social impact initiatives, strategic planning, and positive social change, through four executive positions. Key member of the Greater Northwest Area leadership team (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington). Through the lens of innovation and entrepreneurship, led the Innovation Vitality team — a diverse staff of directors, associate directors, and admin staff — in deepening investments across the Greater Northwest. • Portfolio director over $42.7M grant fund across three conferences. Responsible for 41 ongoing community development/social enterprise projects including staffing, funding, consulting and performance monitoring; focus on social impact • Change agent in large, historical institution — drove organizational alignment, process improvements, and established granting criteria resulting in dramatic reduction in project cycle from 24 mos down to 3 mos • Developed 5-year funding model and created evaluation methodology. Resulted in funding 35 new community based projects; opened up a recruitment pipeline for national/global leaders • Translates strategic community empowerment goals into organizational strategy resulting in 58% of all initiatives led by BIPOC decision makers (53% woman) in an organization which is 94% white • Oversight of large program and team with $3.7M operating budget • International speaking, consulting, and presentations in Seoul, Korea; Belfast, Ireland; and London, England — topics of processes of innovation, metrics, failures, learnings, and impact

• Senior Director, Community and Economic Development Program

  • Jul 2007 - Aug 2015

  Greensboro, NC Elevated marginalized voices, which included BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Focused on problems of hunger and poverty, homelessness, and creating safe space for multicultural community development. • Founded CBO to elevate marginalized voices across communities of poverty. Collaborated with the “Poor People’s Campaign,” in lobbying events to influence legislation • Led fastest growing community development project in region; ~$825,000 toward strategic campaigns to fight poverty… Show more Elevated marginalized voices, which included BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Focused on problems of hunger and poverty, homelessness, and creating safe space for multicultural community development. • Founded CBO to elevate marginalized voices across communities of poverty. Collaborated with the “Poor People’s Campaign,” in lobbying events to influence legislation • Led fastest growing community development project in region; ~$825,000 toward strategic campaigns to fight poverty and empower people of color and LGBTQIA+ communities • Encouraged collaboration across city council, police department, regional nonprofits to create political will/stakeholder engagement • Established funding through large donor cultivation, state, city, and foundation grants

• Community and Economic Development Program Director

  • Dec 2001 - Jun 2007

  Charlotte and Greensboro, NC Launched two CBOs between 2001-2007, focused on community development with at-risk population facing a number of challenges; racism, discrimination, addiction, homelessness, and poverty. • Community organizing and vital partnership development • Consulted on halfway house for individuals who suffer from addiction, resourcing staff and residents • Developed program in concert with school district to keep at-risk teens engaged and in school



iMAGE 500 inc.

• Advertising Services

• Founder & Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 1995 - Dec 2003

  Charlotte, NC Specialized in image marketing, business development, and interactive branding. Worked with clients such as Bank of America, Husqvarna, R.J. Reynolds, Shop-Vac, M-80 Entertainment, and more. Also focused on new business startups. Led staff of 11 with five direct reports. • Public relations and strategy development for communications and progress narratives • Strategic planning, product development, program implementation, and startup ventures • Launched M-80 Entertainment… Show more Specialized in image marketing, business development, and interactive branding. Worked with clients such as Bank of America, Husqvarna, R.J. Reynolds, Shop-Vac, M-80 Entertainment, and more. Also focused on new business startups. Led staff of 11 with five direct reports. • Public relations and strategy development for communications and progress narratives • Strategic planning, product development, program implementation, and startup ventures • Launched M-80 Entertainment, Inc.; developed business plan, team, and procured VC investment funding • Developed innovative technology product; negotiated distribution and personally debuted the product on QVC; held design patent • Developed innovative promotional product; supervised rollout, established distribution channels, and branding/marketing; held design patent • iMAGE 500 inc was the result of a rebranding strategy of Steadman-Gibson Corporate Design, Inc. (founded in 1989) • Responsible for 7 startups ranging from a national restaurant chain to a brand/clothing line to a patented promotional tool — procured VC and angel investor funding, developed business plan/models, and recruited teams Show less



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, and Career Planner

  • Jun 1985 - May 1996

  Camp LeJeune, NC / Johnson City, TN Joined the Marine Corps to pay for college. Graduated bootcamp at Paris Island, SC, followed by Infantry Training School, Camp Lejeune, NC. Served at Camp Lejeune, Twenty-nine Palms, CA, and in Okinawa, Japan. Reserve duty: Veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Served in Operation King’s Guard, Honduras, Central America. Primary MOS, 0311 (Infantry), served as a Squad leader and Platoon Sergeant. Honorable discharge in 1996 from Reserves. Rank: Sergeant (E-5).