Experience

Learning for Action

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  At LFA, we support social sector clients to hone their strategic approach, develop learning and measurement plans, and use data to inform decisions and increase impact. As a Project Manager, I work simultaneously on multiple projects with different internal team configurations. I manage client communications, budgets, timelines; conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis; facilitate meetings; and support teammates to complete project tasks. Project content areas include food systems, community engagement, cultural strategy, K-12 and STEM education, and HIV/AIDS. As a supervisor, I support several newer colleagues to thrive in their roles, identify and pursue professional development goals, and navigate learning curves and interpersonal dynamics. Show less



University of Michigan

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Jan 2013 - Apr 2015

  Lead evaluator on Healthy Food, Healthier Futures project and Food Rx project with the Ecology Center of Ann Arbor; support development of a logic model; conduct key informant interviews, focus groups and observations; develop and administer pre and post program surveys; analyze and represent data; draft reports for client and funder

• • Jan 2013 - 2015

  Work with Dr. Lesli Hoey on research projects related to food access and policy: conduct literature reviews; gather food system data; research food organizations in SE Michigan; help to identify key interview contacts; conduct interviews with food leaders; transcribe interviews



Michigan State University Organic Farmer Training Program

• East Lansing, MI

• Farmer

  • Mar 2011 - Nov 2011

  Completed 9-month, full-time training in agricultural production on 5-acre mixed-vegetable farm; covered content in soil science, insect biology, ecosystem management; managed diversified, multi-succession market garden (1/10 acre) and passive solar hoop house; led work teams in planting, weeding, harvest and distribution for CSA and farm stand Completed 9-month, full-time training in agricultural production on 5-acre mixed-vegetable farm; covered content in soil science, insect biology, ecosystem management; managed diversified, multi-succession market garden (1/10 acre) and passive solar hoop house; led work teams in planting, weeding, harvest and distribution for CSA and farm stand



Lansing Community College

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Writing Tutor

  • Oct 2010 - Mar 2011

  Tutored students in Basic Writing and ESOL courses Tutored students in Basic Writing and ESOL courses



Project Hope

• Roxbury, MA

• Career and Education Counselor

  • Sep 2007 - Jul 2010

  • Led staff team to plan and execute twice-yearly Career Explorers Program for 20 participants • Designed, created materials for, and facilitated a series of skill-based workshops for adult learners • Created, revised, and translated materials used in intake interviews and career planning sessions • Managed caseload of 20 women clients to support their career and education planning • Led staff team to plan and execute twice-yearly Career Explorers Program for 20 participants • Designed, created materials for, and facilitated a series of skill-based workshops for adult learners • Created, revised, and translated materials used in intake interviews and career planning sessions • Managed caseload of 20 women clients to support their career and education planning



Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc.

• Traverse City, MI

• Project Puente intern and Coordinator

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  • Coordinated 8-week bilingual health outreach and education program for undergraduate interns • Assigned readings and led discussions to explore cultural context and prevalent health concerns of migrant and seasonal farmworker population in NW Michigan • Coordinated 8-week bilingual health outreach and education program for undergraduate interns • Assigned readings and led discussions to explore cultural context and prevalent health concerns of migrant and seasonal farmworker population in NW Michigan