Experience

League of Women Voters Minnesota

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

• Associate Director

  • Sep 2022 - Present

• Voter Service Manager

  • May 2022 - Sep 2022



Hamline Church United Methodist

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance and Facilities

  • Jan 2019 - Sep 2022



League of Women Voters of St. Paul

• Saint Paul, MN

• Candidate Forum Project Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

  Scheduled candidates to participate in public forums. Responsible for all aspects of communications, logistics and event coordination. Solicited event partners, volunteers and secured venues. Tracked outcomes and completed grant reports. Scheduled candidates to participate in public forums. Responsible for all aspects of communications, logistics and event coordination. Solicited event partners, volunteers and secured venues. Tracked outcomes and completed grant reports.



Ramsey County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal Assistant to Ramsey County Commissioner Janice Rettman

  • Nov 2017 - Jan 2019

  Assisted the Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of the office. Spoke on behalf of the Commissioner at community and governmental meetings and public events. Reviewed requests for board action and advised the Commissioner on whether they meet the county’s vision, mission and goals. Provided and analyzed information for use in making policy decisions and responded to constituent requests. Made specific recommendations using knowledge of local government and community attitudes. Built and maintained positive relationships with community groups and constituents. Show less



The Advocates for Human Rights

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

• Research, Education and Advocacy Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Researched the best practices for immigrant integration in Minnesota. Participated in community conversations and Human Rights Commission meetings. Assisted with interviews for the One Voice Minnesota Project. Worked on various projects for the Mongolia Report, a fact finding, monitoring, and policy project on domestic violence. Researched the best practices for immigrant integration in Minnesota. Participated in community conversations and Human Rights Commission meetings. Assisted with interviews for the One Voice Minnesota Project. Worked on various projects for the Mongolia Report, a fact finding, monitoring, and policy project on domestic violence.



Chowgirls Catering

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrator & Event Specialist

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2012

  Responsible for the overall functioning of the headquarters office. Worked collaboratively to implement new software, establish policy and carry out mission. Managed human relations and worked with clients to create menus and carry out events of all sizes. Responsible for the overall functioning of the headquarters office. Worked collaboratively to implement new software, establish policy and carry out mission. Managed human relations and worked with clients to create menus and carry out events of all sizes.



Sabes Jewish Community Center

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director, Early Childhood

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

  Collaborated in the development, implementation and supervision of policy and curriculum including budget forecasting and evaluation. Ensured compliance with Minnesota State Licensing. Recruited, trained and supervised staff. Oversaw the registration, parent teacher conferences, payroll and continuing education. Published weekly newsletters. Maintained a positive and productive relationship with parents, staff and Management Team.

• Program Assistant, Early Childhood

  • Nov 2007 - Jun 2009



International Institute of Minnesota

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

• Citizenship Instructor

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Taught weekend Citizenship class to adults with materials I created as an AmeriCorps member. Prepared weekly lessons based on the Citizenship test including: writing and speaking in English, and problem solving during the interview. Recruited volunteers, conducted mock interviews and assisted with application questions. Taught weekend Citizenship class to adults with materials I created as an AmeriCorps member. Prepared weekly lessons based on the Citizenship test including: writing and speaking in English, and problem solving during the interview. Recruited volunteers, conducted mock interviews and assisted with application questions.



International Institute of Minnesota

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

• Citizenship AmeriCorps Member

  • Aug 2006 - Jul 2007

  Recruited, trained and managed volunteers. Maintained volunteer database. Matched volunteers with newly arrived Refugees for six months. Facilitated the relationship by maintaining regular contact with the mentor and mentee and by providing resources and support. Assisted Refugees and Asylees apply for their Permanent Resident Card, DV Lottery and Citizenship. Completed quarterly reporting for the Department of Human Services. Taught Citizenship classes. Assisted Refugees in the resettlement process. Presented a lecture to the public about the Citizenship process and hosted training events. Show less