Experience

The Lemelson Foundation

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

• Program Officer

  • Aug 2023 - Present



The Murphy Group LLC

• Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

• Founder, Chief Executive Officer

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Ahmose, Breedlove & Black LLC

• Managing General Partner

  • Sep 2020 - Present



Northwest Xcelerator

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2023



Multnomah County, Dept. County Assets

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Equity & Inclusion Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2021



Oregon DHS

• Policy Analyst

  • 2007 - Aug 2012

  - Assist management of public and private funds used to improve foster care service delivery in diverse communities. - Develop a system of non-profit, community based family service providers to help reduce and prevent foster care - Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to promote safe and strong families, foster care reduction, and the attainment of the social determinants of health for all people - Collaboration with partners, across systems, Tribes, service users and communities to implement strategies to reduce foster care and improve service delivery to communities - Work with Statewide Executive leadership to ensure commitment to initiatives. - Research data and analyze workforce and client base data. - Provision of practical technical assistance to community organizations and collaborative teams - Facilitate effective public presentations, training and meetings - Administer mini-grants to project teams and assist teams with planning and implementation of funded projects - Implement evidence-based strategies; measure and evaluate performance - Write concept papers, plans and reports - Coordination of the Governor’s Child Welfare Racial Equity Task Force & Casey Partnership work on Disproportionality Show less