Experience

Onboard Health

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and CEO

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Onboard Health is a specialized executive search and advisory firm dedicated to building an equitable future of health. Founded in 2017, we are focused on empowering organizations that have a lens on sustainable health innovation to build powerful teams and cultures of impact. We deeply believe that incorporating intentional diversity, inclusion, and belonging across an organization’s leadership and culture will greatly assist in establishing an equitable future of health. We put… Show more Onboard Health is a specialized executive search and advisory firm dedicated to building an equitable future of health. Founded in 2017, we are focused on empowering organizations that have a lens on sustainable health innovation to build powerful teams and cultures of impact. We deeply believe that incorporating intentional diversity, inclusion, and belonging across an organization’s leadership and culture will greatly assist in establishing an equitable future of health. We put our vision to action through our executive search and strategic advisory services. We are proud to serve as a trusted recruiting resource and a valuable source of knowledge and expertise for our clients. Show less Onboard Health is a specialized executive search and advisory firm dedicated to building an equitable future of health. Founded in 2017, we are focused on empowering organizations that have a lens on sustainable health innovation to build powerful teams and cultures of impact. We deeply believe that incorporating intentional diversity, inclusion, and belonging across an organization’s leadership and culture will greatly assist in establishing an equitable future of health. We put… Show more Onboard Health is a specialized executive search and advisory firm dedicated to building an equitable future of health. Founded in 2017, we are focused on empowering organizations that have a lens on sustainable health innovation to build powerful teams and cultures of impact. We deeply believe that incorporating intentional diversity, inclusion, and belonging across an organization’s leadership and culture will greatly assist in establishing an equitable future of health. We put our vision to action through our executive search and strategic advisory services. We are proud to serve as a trusted recruiting resource and a valuable source of knowledge and expertise for our clients. Show less



NC IDEA

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

• Advisory Member - North Carolina Black Entrepreneurship Council

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  The North Carolina Black Entrepreneurship Council (NC BEC) was formed to lead NC IDEA in its programmatic and grant making ambitions to address the challenges of Black entrepreneurship in North Carolina. Under the leadership of the NC BEC and less than two years after its formation, the Council has deployed more than $1.3 million in grants to organizations supporting Black people in their ambition to start and scale growth-oriented companies, as well as seven GROWTH grants to Black-led startups… Show more The North Carolina Black Entrepreneurship Council (NC BEC) was formed to lead NC IDEA in its programmatic and grant making ambitions to address the challenges of Black entrepreneurship in North Carolina. Under the leadership of the NC BEC and less than two years after its formation, the Council has deployed more than $1.3 million in grants to organizations supporting Black people in their ambition to start and scale growth-oriented companies, as well as seven GROWTH grants to Black-led startups previously receiving NC IDEA SEED grants. Show less The North Carolina Black Entrepreneurship Council (NC BEC) was formed to lead NC IDEA in its programmatic and grant making ambitions to address the challenges of Black entrepreneurship in North Carolina. Under the leadership of the NC BEC and less than two years after its formation, the Council has deployed more than $1.3 million in grants to organizations supporting Black people in their ambition to start and scale growth-oriented companies, as well as seven GROWTH grants to Black-led startups… Show more The North Carolina Black Entrepreneurship Council (NC BEC) was formed to lead NC IDEA in its programmatic and grant making ambitions to address the challenges of Black entrepreneurship in North Carolina. Under the leadership of the NC BEC and less than two years after its formation, the Council has deployed more than $1.3 million in grants to organizations supporting Black people in their ambition to start and scale growth-oriented companies, as well as seven GROWTH grants to Black-led startups previously receiving NC IDEA SEED grants. Show less



ForbesBLK

• United States
• Community Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Member

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  The mission of ForbesBLK is to champion a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society. Our community of exceptional leaders of color are breaking down barriers, creating more equitable economies, and driving a new culture of connection, collaborate and change. The mission of ForbesBLK is to champion a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society. Our community of exceptional leaders of color are breaking down barriers, creating more equitable economies, and driving a new culture of connection, collaborate and change.



Techstars

• Ireland
• Think Tanks

• Mentor - Techstars, Future of Longevity Accelerator

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Mentor and advise early-stage companies focused on innovative and creative caregiving solutions to address the unmet needs of individuals providing and receiving elder care. Provide counsel on strategy, business development, marketing & product development. Mentor and advise early-stage companies focused on innovative and creative caregiving solutions to address the unmet needs of individuals providing and receiving elder care. Provide counsel on strategy, business development, marketing & product development.



Backstage Capital

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mentor

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Vision: Less than 10% of all venture capital deals go to women, People of Color, and LGBT founders. Other VCs see this as a pipeline problem. We see it as the biggest opportunity in investment. I work closely with Headliners (portfolio) to ensure their success in building the future, particularly at the intersection of health/social impact. Vision: Less than 10% of all venture capital deals go to women, People of Color, and LGBT founders. Other VCs see this as a pipeline problem. We see it as the biggest opportunity in investment. I work closely with Headliners (portfolio) to ensure their success in building the future, particularly at the intersection of health/social impact.



Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media

• Advisory Board member

  • Jan 2011 - Present

  Shared thoughts and ideas around moving the Center towards the purpose of equipping healthcare organizations with the tools for social media/collaborative success. Shared thoughts and ideas around moving the Center towards the purpose of equipping healthcare organizations with the tools for social media/collaborative success.



Pulse + Signal

• Non-profit Organizations

• Principal Strategist

  • Oct 2007 - Jan 2020

  Pulse + Signal is a consultancy that offers navigation around the social media/healthcare innovation space through research/insights, digital PR & online branding strategy - paving the way for a new future for a healthier society. For over 5 years, the Pulse + Signal blog continues to take a look at new, effective ideas and emerging technologies as it relates to the realm of healthcare and population health impact. Pulse + Signal is a consultancy that offers navigation around the social media/healthcare innovation space through research/insights, digital PR & online branding strategy - paving the way for a new future for a healthier society. For over 5 years, the Pulse + Signal blog continues to take a look at new, effective ideas and emerging technologies as it relates to the realm of healthcare and population health impact.


IntraHealth International
• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 500 - 600 Employee
• Member, OPEN Council

  • May 2010 - Feb 2018


FastForward Health Film Project

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2018

  Developed and led initial team to construct the very first public health innovation film festival in Washington DC on Nov. 1, 2011. Leading marketing/digital PR & partnership development. Developed and led initial team to construct the very first public health innovation film festival in Washington DC on Nov. 1, 2011. Leading marketing/digital PR & partnership development.



Health:Further

• Hospitals and Health Care

• Producer

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2017

  Leading the experience design and execution of the Health:Further brand - including the annual event in August as well as the new Health:Further Quarterly events. Health:Further, created by healthcare innovation fund Jumpstart Foundry, opened its inaugural conference to a sold-out crowd at the OMNI Nashville hotel in August 2015. With expert speakers from a variety of healthcare companies and pitches from innovative startups, the conference sought to bring together all of… Show more Leading the experience design and execution of the Health:Further brand - including the annual event in August as well as the new Health:Further Quarterly events. Health:Further, created by healthcare innovation fund Jumpstart Foundry, opened its inaugural conference to a sold-out crowd at the OMNI Nashville hotel in August 2015. With expert speakers from a variety of healthcare companies and pitches from innovative startups, the conference sought to bring together all of healthcare’s stakeholders to advance the industry. Show less Leading the experience design and execution of the Health:Further brand - including the annual event in August as well as the new Health:Further Quarterly events. Health:Further, created by healthcare innovation fund Jumpstart Foundry, opened its inaugural conference to a sold-out crowd at the OMNI Nashville hotel in August 2015. With expert speakers from a variety of healthcare companies and pitches from innovative startups, the conference sought to bring together all of… Show more Leading the experience design and execution of the Health:Further brand - including the annual event in August as well as the new Health:Further Quarterly events. Health:Further, created by healthcare innovation fund Jumpstart Foundry, opened its inaugural conference to a sold-out crowd at the OMNI Nashville hotel in August 2015. With expert speakers from a variety of healthcare companies and pitches from innovative startups, the conference sought to bring together all of healthcare’s stakeholders to advance the industry. Show less



XLerateHealth

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Startup Advisor

  • Apr 2013 - Jan 2014

  XLerateHealth [XLerateHealth.com] is a Louisville-based accelerator for early-stage, health-related companies. As an advisor, I was available to provide guidance and counsel to XLerateHealth’s portfolio companies. XLerateHealth [XLerateHealth.com] is a Louisville-based accelerator for early-stage, health-related companies. As an advisor, I was available to provide guidance and counsel to XLerateHealth’s portfolio companies.



American Heart Association

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Digital Communications/New Media

  • Aug 2010 - Sep 2012

  Lead new initiatives around digital media for the Mid-Atlantic Affiliate (MAA) Manage and develop Heart.org web content for the MAA and other internal communication platforms including Sharepoint. Social media core team member for the National office - providing insight and ideas for growing our National presence and impact. Lead new initiatives around digital media for the Mid-Atlantic Affiliate (MAA) Manage and develop Heart.org web content for the MAA and other internal communication platforms including Sharepoint. Social media core team member for the National office - providing insight and ideas for growing our National presence and impact.



RTI International

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Health Communications Analyst

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2010

  In this role I assisted with content development and effective communication strategies across private/federal contracts. In addition to coordinating and managing health communication project activities - I conducted literature collected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data for ongoing project success. In this role I assisted with content development and effective communication strategies across private/federal contracts. In addition to coordinating and managing health communication project activities - I conducted literature collected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data for ongoing project success.



Metropolitan Washington Public Health Association

• United States
• Strategic Management Services

• Governing Council

  • Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

  * Providing leadership council to the ongoing activities and brand of the Metropolitan Washington Public Health Association * Initiating strategy and program development for public health operations * Providing leadership council to the ongoing activities and brand of the Metropolitan Washington Public Health Association * Initiating strategy and program development for public health operations



New Media Strategies

• United States
• Research Services

• Promotions Associate

  • Feb 2008 - Dec 2008

  Providing social media and digital public relations strategy to a wide roster of corporate and entertainment industry clients. Providing social media and digital public relations strategy to a wide roster of corporate and entertainment industry clients.



Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide

• Account Executive

  • Nov 2006 - Dec 2007

  Coordinated outreach efforts and material development for a range of social marketing focused clients including the National Institutes for Research and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provided assistance to Digital Strategy team regarding outreach and implementation of various social media campaigns. Coordinated outreach efforts and material development for a range of social marketing focused clients including the National Institutes for Research and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provided assistance to Digital Strategy team regarding outreach and implementation of various social media campaigns.



American Institutes for Research

• United States
• Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Task Leader

  • Jun 2005 - Nov 2006

  Providing project management and coordination for the NIH's Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI) online information initiative. Providing project management and coordination for the NIH's Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI) online information initiative.



Westat

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant [Internship]

  • Jan 2005 - May 2005

  Conducted data analysis and literature searches for CDC funded childhood obesity prevention campaign - the Verb campaign Traveled across country providing technical assistance to CDC infrastructure development conferences. Conducted data analysis and literature searches for CDC funded childhood obesity prevention campaign - the Verb campaign Traveled across country providing technical assistance to CDC infrastructure development conferences.