Experience

Food Research & Action Center

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States A nonprofit leader who is passionate about advocating for social justice.



Global Impact

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

• Chief Business and Financial Services Officer

  • Dec 2017 - Mar 2020

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Honored to work with a world-class team to grow global giving through financial, donor-advised funds, impact investing, and business services. Building on over $2bn raised for charities around the world.



The ONE Campaign

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer ONE/PRODUCT(RED)

  • 2012 - Nov 2017

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Premiere global campaigning and advocacy movement unlocking $billions for Sub-Saharan Africa. Responsible for strategic project and operational planning. • Assumed Chief Executive Officer functions during medical leave; reported to Board chair; oversaw Board governance. • Established fundraising function and maintained primary relationship with largest donor: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. • Secured contributions and stewarded donors who funded over 50% of annual… Show more Premiere global campaigning and advocacy movement unlocking $billions for Sub-Saharan Africa. Responsible for strategic project and operational planning. • Assumed Chief Executive Officer functions during medical leave; reported to Board chair; oversaw Board governance. • Established fundraising function and maintained primary relationship with largest donor: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. • Secured contributions and stewarded donors who funded over 50% of annual budget. • Established Audit Committee charter and governance policies. • Established subsidiary entities in Africa and Europe; developed high-level Africa delegations and events. • Negotiated, planned, and designed new headquarters saving millions of dollars; moved staff towards 100% open plan design. • Developed annual employee engagement surveys, established learning and development functions; ran global retreats for 200 staff. • Led a team of 30 (7 direct, 23 indirect) including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Strategic Planning & Performace. Show less



International Center for Research on Women (ICRW)

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Operations, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer

  • 2005 - 2012

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Leading INGO on gender and development putting facts and data at the center of smart policy to improve the lives of women and girls. Responsible for finance, accounting, investment management, budgeting, compliance, and grants administration. • Oversaw investment portfolio and risk management • Generated strategic surplus during 2008 financial crisis to fund subsequent years’ operations. • Introduced new financial systems including: payroll, accounting, and project control… Show more Leading INGO on gender and development putting facts and data at the center of smart policy to improve the lives of women and girls. Responsible for finance, accounting, investment management, budgeting, compliance, and grants administration. • Oversaw investment portfolio and risk management • Generated strategic surplus during 2008 financial crisis to fund subsequent years’ operations. • Introduced new financial systems including: payroll, accounting, and project control systems. • Steered strategic planning effort with Chief Operating Officer. • Negotiated and oversaw headquarters relocation: increased space 47% with 19% savings in rent. • Managed team of 12; wrote personnel polices and introduced compensation salary bands. Show less



Corporation for Public Broadcasting

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director, Media Technologies & Budget Director

  • 1999 - 2005

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Private agency charted by the US government to fund public media, education, and telecommunications. SENIOR DIRECTOR, MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES: RESPONSIBLE FOR MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT FUNDS. • Led major technology investments including: replacement of public radio and TV interconnection systems. • Oversaw digital conversion of radio and TV stations. • Negotiated interconnection agreements with Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and National Public Radio (NPR)… Show more Private agency charted by the US government to fund public media, education, and telecommunications. SENIOR DIRECTOR, MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES: RESPONSIBLE FOR MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT FUNDS. • Led major technology investments including: replacement of public radio and TV interconnection systems. • Oversaw digital conversion of radio and TV stations. • Negotiated interconnection agreements with Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and National Public Radio (NPR) on behalf of over 1,200 public radio and TV stations. Enhanced transparency and accountability. • Re-engineered and redesigned grant process reducing award times by up to 30%. • Successfully presented funding justification to congress and OMB avoiding potential cuts. BUDGET DIRECTOR: RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR BUDGET AND INVESTMENT FUND. • Successfully negotiated music licenses for public radio, TV, and Internet streaming, avoiding 50% increase in fees. • Actively managed short-term investment fund that consistently surpassed benchmark yields. • Performed internal audit uncovering millions of additional budget for growth funds. • Provided governing fiscal and compliance oversight for NPR and PBS satellite interconnection systems. • Regularly presented to Board and congressional staff; prepared reports for Board, Congress, and White House. • Oversaw team of seven; hired Controller. Show less



NPR

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Business Affairs, Director of Budget, and Financial Analyst.

  • 1995 - 1999

  Washington D.C. Metro Area $100M premiere US news, information and entertainment service with over 1,000 member stations. Managed multi-million dollar budget, developed new business ventures, and created internal automated costing systems.



The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Grants and Financial Management (AIA Foundation)

  • 1993 - 1995

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Nonprofit organization that empowers decision-makers to use design to transform the built and natural environments. Managed foundation accounts, ancillary revenue streams, and federal grants compliance.