Experience

The Able Trust

• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & CEO

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Lead the mission and vision of the organization, along with the Board. Implement strategic plans, based on data-driven analytics, projections and financials. Manage the annual budget and ensure that it is a financially viable, sustainable organization with the resources to meet current and projected program growth. Ensure that The Able Trust is in compliance with relevant state and federal laws, regulations and with standard accounting procedures. Build and lead a high-performing senior… Show more Lead the mission and vision of the organization, along with the Board. Implement strategic plans, based on data-driven analytics, projections and financials. Manage the annual budget and ensure that it is a financially viable, sustainable organization with the resources to meet current and projected program growth. Ensure that The Able Trust is in compliance with relevant state and federal laws, regulations and with standard accounting procedures. Build and lead a high-performing senior leadership team and play an active role in attracting, retaining and developing a best-in-class staff. Identify and implement cost-effective ways to deliver state-of-the-art programs to our constituents. Participate in identifying and cultivating corporate, individual and foundation investors. Reach out to state and local community to present The Able Trust, our vision and services through public presentations and by attending relevant business events, conferences and gatherings. Sponsor and/or co-sponsor special events designed to promote our mission. Develop and work with the Board, ensuring that Board committees and efforts are well-organized and funded. Inform the Board regularly of internal organization matters, including relevant staffing, funding and program success and priorities; and Keep The Able Trust current and at the forefront of state, regional, and community leaders.

• Executive Vice President

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2021

  Joined the Able Trust senior management team as the State Director of the Florida High School High Tech Program. Promoted to the Executive Vice President based on strong management, operating, and leadership performance. Manage business, external, and legislative affairs for the organization as well as four statewide workforce development programs and initiatives, including 43 local service delivery sites. Responsible for contract and budget management, grants administration, and quality… Show more Joined the Able Trust senior management team as the State Director of the Florida High School High Tech Program. Promoted to the Executive Vice President based on strong management, operating, and leadership performance. Manage business, external, and legislative affairs for the organization as well as four statewide workforce development programs and initiatives, including 43 local service delivery sites. Responsible for contract and budget management, grants administration, and quality assurance. Responsible for program marketing and advocacy through public speaking and relationship development with business and government leaders. Responsible for tracking and identifying impact of federal/state regulations and coordinating with other government/nonprofit organizations with common missions and interests. Support Able Trust CEO/President in funds development and board relationships. Currently, acting as Interim President including board, financial, investment, legislative affairs, operations, and fundraising management.



Chase Consulting Group, LLC

• Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• Public Policy Consultant

  • 2004 - 2011

  Provided professional consulting services for government, nonprofit, and for-profit social service agencies. Services included public policy consulting, legislative and policy analysis, organizational change management, program development, staff training and development, meeting facilitation, and project management. Clients included the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Florida Division of Blind Services, University of South Florida… Show more Provided professional consulting services for government, nonprofit, and for-profit social service agencies. Services included public policy consulting, legislative and policy analysis, organizational change management, program development, staff training and development, meeting facilitation, and project management. Clients included the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Florida Division of Blind Services, University of South Florida – Florida Center for Inclusive Communities and Project 10, Employment Management Professionals, Tennessee Organizational Change Network, and RISE Partners. Show less Provided professional consulting services for government, nonprofit, and for-profit social service agencies. Services included public policy consulting, legislative and policy analysis, organizational change management, program development, staff training and development, meeting facilitation, and project management. Clients included the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Florida Division of Blind Services, University of South Florida… Show more Provided professional consulting services for government, nonprofit, and for-profit social service agencies. Services included public policy consulting, legislative and policy analysis, organizational change management, program development, staff training and development, meeting facilitation, and project management. Clients included the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Florida Division of Blind Services, University of South Florida – Florida Center for Inclusive Communities and Project 10, Employment Management Professionals, Tennessee Organizational Change Network, and RISE Partners. Show less



Florida Department of Education

• Dairy Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• VR Program Administrator

  • 2001 - 2004

  Joined the department as a rehabilitation program specialist providing direct vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. Promoted through a series of administrative and management positions within the state vocational rehabilitation programs of the department. Responsible for statewide program administration; state and federal planning and reporting; public policy analysis; quality assurance, and coordinating legislative and advocacy initiatives with other… Show more Joined the department as a rehabilitation program specialist providing direct vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. Promoted through a series of administrative and management positions within the state vocational rehabilitation programs of the department. Responsible for statewide program administration; state and federal planning and reporting; public policy analysis; quality assurance, and coordinating legislative and advocacy initiatives with other government, nonprofit, and advocacy groups with similar program interests. Show less Joined the department as a rehabilitation program specialist providing direct vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. Promoted through a series of administrative and management positions within the state vocational rehabilitation programs of the department. Responsible for statewide program administration; state and federal planning and reporting; public policy analysis; quality assurance, and coordinating legislative and advocacy initiatives with other… Show more Joined the department as a rehabilitation program specialist providing direct vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. Promoted through a series of administrative and management positions within the state vocational rehabilitation programs of the department. Responsible for statewide program administration; state and federal planning and reporting; public policy analysis; quality assurance, and coordinating legislative and advocacy initiatives with other government, nonprofit, and advocacy groups with similar program interests. Show less