Deputy Chief of Operations & Enrollment

• Jul 2023 - Present

Deputy Chief of Operations

• May 2022 - Jul 2023

-IMS is a nonprofit network of 14 independent Catholic schools serving 4,000 students in grades Pre-K to 8 from families of all faiths in and near Philadelphia.• Oversee key operational functions for all 14 schools in the network, including enrollment, IT, facilities, safety, nutrition, health services, and transportation• Liaison closely with key network partners, including the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Nutritional Development Services, the School District of Philadelphia's Office of Transportation, and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health• Manage a ~$1M annual capital budget to help address deferred maintenance and high-priority capital needs • Train and support all school-level operational staff, including Enrollment & Tuition Managers, Custodians, Transportation Coordinators, and more• Spearhead all admissions and enrollment marketing initiatives, including social media campaigns, traditional ad campaigns, postcard mailers, and more• Implemented new admissions and enrollment processes, which have resulted in a 9.5% increase in new student applications Y2Y• Launched community partnerships and internship programs with Cristo Rey Jesuit High School and Mercy Career & Technical High School Show less

School Principal

• Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

-Located one-half mile from Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Saint Peter School is a Catholic elementary school focused on academic excellence and dedicated to teaching to the heart, mind, and soul of every child. Saint Peter provides a rigorous academic program, rooted in the Catholic faith, to a diverse student body, pre-K through Grade 8. • Developed, published, and began execution of a formal 5-year strategic plan, in collaboration with the School Consultative Board • Led the adoption of a new K–8 religion curriculum (Sophia Institute), a new K–8 science curriculum (Amplify), and a new K–5 literacy curriculum (CKLA) • Increased enrollment by over 50% since summer 2020 • Taught personal finance and moral theology electives to grades 7 and 8 • Negotiated with local labs and logistics partners to implement weekly COVID-19 testing for all students and staff to ensure uninterrupted in-person learning throughout SY20–21 and SY21-22 • Fundraised $1M+, including three $100k+ major gifts, to support the expansion of the school campus and the construction of a state-of-the-art STEM Center and Robotics Lab • Established formal partnerships with Boston College’s Lynch School of Education & Human Development and Emmanuel College’s School of Education • Managed a 30-person staff, including 20 teachers, 3 instructional aides, and 7 support staff • Provided instructional coaching to all teachers and substitute taught, as needed, across all grade levels and subject areas Show less

Dean of Operations

• May 2019 - Jun 2020

- Excel Academy Charter Schools is a network of tuition-free, public charter schools serving the Massachusetts communities of East Boston and Chelsea. It was founded to address the severe academic underperformance and low college matriculation rates of the student populations in these neighborhoods. • Maintain school facilities, technology, and systems • Monitor all budgetary decisions and oversee the school's financial health, directly managing a $400k operating budget • Manage a team of 4 professionals to ensure that the school's daily operations run smoothly and effectively • Create the daily schedules for ~50 teachers and staff • Direct school transportation and nutrition programs for ~250 students • Serve as the human resources director for all staff members Show less

Government Relations & Advocacy Assistant

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

- Catholic Relief Services is the international humanitarian arm of the US Catholic Church, tasked with assisting the poor and vulnerable overseas. • Represented CRS's interests on Capitol Hill, regularly meeting with Congressional members and staffers • Organized and managed engagements between members of Congress and high-level advocates • Maintained the CRM database of all advocacy-related events, activities, and relationships • Conducted data analysis and led reporting on CRS's advocacy initiatives and outcomes • Prepared policy briefs and advocate-training materials for the government affairs team • Oversaw financial reporting for the Advocacy department, monitoring revenues and expenses • Created informational videos, PowerPoint presentations, and social media content (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube), to drive advocate engagement • Monitored constituent engagement on social media (Twitter, Facebook) • Developed and implemented agency-wide CRM business-process guidance documents and protocols • Led Salesforce training sessions and webinars for CRS employees • Coordinated with vendors and event-planning partners (on hotels, flights, ground transportation, conference spaces, catering, etc.) Show less

Senior Advisor-Salesforce Consultant

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

• Collaborate with principals and school leaders to develop personalized fund-management strategies• Provide targeted tools and resources to help schools enhance their fundraising efforts• Conduct webinars and other virtual training sessions to educate school leaders on best practices for fundraising and financial management• Develop internal processes and protocols for onboarding new clients• Oversee all Salesforce development and administrative projects• Coordinate BEDF's grantmaking efforts Show less

Data Consultant

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

- The Boston Educational Development Fund (BEDF) is the fiscal sponsor of public education throughout Boston. BEDF helps school and district leaders effectively procure, manage, and invest philanthropic funding.• Built and implemented a new Salesforce architecture to enhance the management of a $15M philanthropic fund• Launched a new business unit to help diversify revenue streams and increase operational capacity• Directed an internal audit of all business processes and protocols to improve operational efficiency • Developed a new marketing strategy, focused on an enhanced web presence, streamlined customer service, and easily-accessible resources for principals and school leaders• Led Salesforce training webinars for school leaders throughout BPS Show less

Market Strategist

• Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

- Comprised of top-tier physicians from Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and Stanford, XpertCare connects parents, patients, and providers to top pediatric specialists, for telemedical consultations and second opinions. • Conducted a comprehensive market analysis of XpertCare's services, identifying competitive strengths and weaknesses. • Developed and presented a business expansion plan - Comprised of top-tier physicians from Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and Stanford, XpertCare connects parents, patients, and providers to top pediatric specialists, for telemedical consultations and second opinions. • Conducted a comprehensive market analysis of XpertCare's services, identifying competitive strengths and weaknesses. • Developed and presented a business expansion plan

Summer Fellow

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

- Founded in 2003, Education Pioneers recruits and develops talented students and professionals from diverse backgrounds to work for K-12 school districts, charter schools, and other education organizations. Pioneers work on issues related to data analysis, operations, finance, human resources, and more. We solve problems from outside of the classroom so students and teachers can thrive inside the classroom. - Founded in 2003, Education Pioneers recruits and develops talented students and professionals from diverse backgrounds to work for K-12 school districts, charter schools, and other education organizations. Pioneers work on issues related to data analysis, operations, finance, human resources, and more. We solve problems from outside of the classroom so students and teachers can thrive inside the classroom.

Strategy Consultant

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

- Accuo strives to provide an intuitive, affordable, and accurate means of performing lumbar punctures by bringing advanced imaging to the physician’s fingertips. Its mission is to ameliorate the uncertainty and risks for what should be a painless and straightforward diagnostic procedure. • Conducted primary and secondary market research to assess market feasibility • Created a 5-year, pro forma financial model to forecast company growth and project expected revenues and expenses • Developed a comprehensive IP protection plan (in collaboration with patent attorneys) Show less

Strategy Consultant

• Oct 2017 - Apr 2018

- Home to nearly 3,500 tribal members, the Pueblo of Jemez is one of remaining 19 pueblos in New Mexico. • Researched and proposed a new enviro-business venture, designed to generate jobs for tribal members, diversify revenue streams for the tribe, and preserve culturally and religiously-significant sites - Home to nearly 3,500 tribal members, the Pueblo of Jemez is one of remaining 19 pueblos in New Mexico. • Researched and proposed a new enviro-business venture, designed to generate jobs for tribal members, diversify revenue streams for the tribe, and preserve culturally and religiously-significant sites

Associate Manager of Business Development

• Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

- National Journal (an Atlantic Media brand) is an insights and media firm that provides government affairs and communications professionals with the solutions and tools that they need to influence the policymakers that matter most to them. • Conducted client-facing consultative and sales presentations with senior level government affairs, advocacy, and communications executives at premier public policy organizations• Delivered customized content to all potential and existing clients, based on their specific policy priorities • Oversaw the entire sales cycle, from prospecting and outreach to closing and onboarding• Contributed to the development and launch of a new product line, focusing on policy communications Show less

Membership Development Associate

• Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

• Assisted in the outreach and sales efforts to over 400 public policy and government affairs offices• Identified key policy issues and critical Congressional contacts for members and potential clients• Prepared presentations, talking points, and slide decks for member management and sales teams

News & Reviews Editor

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

- Gaming Trend is one of the longest running independent gaming news, reviews and culture sites on the web. • Edited news and reviews features for GamingTrend.com • Collaborated with team and writers to assign duties and tasks • Engaged with developers and publishers about press coverage for their games - Gaming Trend is one of the longest running independent gaming news, reviews and culture sites on the web. • Edited news and reviews features for GamingTrend.com • Collaborated with team and writers to assign duties and tasks • Engaged with developers and publishers about press coverage for their games

Middle School Teacher

• Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

- Our Lady of Grace is a co-educational, Catholic TK-8th school in West Sacramento, CA. • Taught both social studies and religion to the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades • Directed the school's "Science Camp" program, leading 30 students on a week-long, outdoor expedition in the California redwood forest • Developed a new religion curriculum for entire school district (~13,000 students) • Organized school participation in "National History Day" • Oversaw Student Council, helping student leaders plan school-wide social events, fundraisers, and dances • Led sacramental preparation for the 7th and 8th grade • Managed the school's campus ministry program • Coached the debate and academic decathlon teams Show less

Contributing Author

• Oct 2015 - May 2016

- TCM is a leading Catholic men's blog. • Authored monthly articles on a variety of social, spiritual, and political topics • Contributed to the development of the Exodus 90 Program - TCM is a leading Catholic men's blog. • Authored monthly articles on a variety of social, spiritual, and political topics • Contributed to the development of the Exodus 90 Program

Social Studies Assistant Teacher

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

-Elkhart Community Schools is comprised of 20 elementary, middle, and high schools serving nearly 15,000 students. • Designed curriculum and taught remedial U.S. History and American Government and Civics coursework for 67 at-risk, inner-city students in the Elkhart public school system (ranked by the State of Indiana at the C-D level) -Elkhart Community Schools is comprised of 20 elementary, middle, and high schools serving nearly 15,000 students. • Designed curriculum and taught remedial U.S. History and American Government and Civics coursework for 67 at-risk, inner-city students in the Elkhart public school system (ranked by the State of Indiana at the C-D level)

Intern

• May 2013 - Aug 2013

- Headquartered in Rome, the Community of Sant'Egidio is an international Christian association dedicated to combating global poverty, fostering peace, and promoting authentic ecumenism. • Wrote grant proposals to secure funding for Sant'Egidio's numerous global initiatives • Led local community outreach projects • Conducted research on HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa • Organized an international academic symposium on "Love and Forgiveness in Governance"​ - Headquartered in Rome, the Community of Sant'Egidio is an international Christian association dedicated to combating global poverty, fostering peace, and promoting authentic ecumenism. • Wrote grant proposals to secure funding for Sant'Egidio's numerous global initiatives • Led local community outreach projects • Conducted research on HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa • Organized an international academic symposium on "Love and Forgiveness in Governance"​

Summer Camp Counselor

• May 2010 - Aug 2012

- State Farm is a Fortune 50 insurance and financial services company. • Planned and facilitated educational, artistic, and athletic activities for children - State Farm is a Fortune 50 insurance and financial services company. • Planned and facilitated educational, artistic, and athletic activities for children