Experience

William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Associate

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Good Food Foundation

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

• Grants and Finance Manager

  • May 2022 - Dec 2022

  Overseeing grant efforts, internal finances, and human resources to create a thriving food community and organization. - Leading the organization's grant portfolio, coordinating with project managers and ensuring proper reporting and compliance to connect 125 specialty food producers affected by COVID with 500 consumers and buyers. - Writing grant applications for additional funding to develop programming that supports specialty food producers. - Managing organization budget by… Show more Overseeing grant efforts, internal finances, and human resources to create a thriving food community and organization. - Leading the organization's grant portfolio, coordinating with project managers and ensuring proper reporting and compliance to connect 125 specialty food producers affected by COVID with 500 consumers and buyers. - Writing grant applications for additional funding to develop programming that supports specialty food producers. - Managing organization budget by monitoring payments, expenditures, and grant budgets and accounts. - Administering human resources policies, including new employee onboarding, payroll, employee benefits, legal requirements and liaising between senior staff and employees to maintain and improve organization-employee relationships. - Executing event production for five annual events, creating site plans and complying with venue, local, and state regulations, and managing day-of event product logistics for 600+ attendees per event.

• Events and Community Coordinator

  • Aug 2020 - Apr 2022

  Fostered, facilitated, and grew relationships with key stakeholders while executing virtual and in-person events. - Secured $125,000 in grant funding from the Oregon Department of Agriculture to create virtual and in-person programming tailored to small food producers who have lost sales opportunities due to COVID. - Researched and wrote successful grant proposal by persuasively communicating Foundation's mission and strengths. - Leveraged partnerships with 15 state Departments of… Show more Fostered, facilitated, and grew relationships with key stakeholders while executing virtual and in-person events. - Secured $125,000 in grant funding from the Oregon Department of Agriculture to create virtual and in-person programming tailored to small food producers who have lost sales opportunities due to COVID. - Researched and wrote successful grant proposal by persuasively communicating Foundation's mission and strengths. - Leveraged partnerships with 15 state Departments of Agriculture and Agricultural Commissions to increase participation at Foundation events and boost internal event revenue by $75,000. - Piloted a virtual trade show program, connecting 187 small business owners with 240 specialty grocery buyers during COVID.



Epic

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Writer

  • Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

  Translated technical healthcare software changes into clear updates for a variety of non-technical audiences. - Compiled technical software developments into quarterly user-friendly, actionable updates for medical professionals. - Collaborated directly with subject matter experts to analyze how technical software changes impacted users' experience with the software to create clear and concise communications. - Created infographics to make updates engaging and easy to understand at a… Show more Translated technical healthcare software changes into clear updates for a variety of non-technical audiences. - Compiled technical software developments into quarterly user-friendly, actionable updates for medical professionals. - Collaborated directly with subject matter experts to analyze how technical software changes impacted users' experience with the software to create clear and concise communications. - Created infographics to make updates engaging and easy to understand at a glance. Wrote and edited articles published on epic.com about hospital successes and innovative uses of Epic software. Show less Translated technical healthcare software changes into clear updates for a variety of non-technical audiences. - Compiled technical software developments into quarterly user-friendly, actionable updates for medical professionals. - Collaborated directly with subject matter experts to analyze how technical software changes impacted users' experience with the software to create clear and concise communications. - Created infographics to make updates engaging and easy to understand at a… Show more Translated technical healthcare software changes into clear updates for a variety of non-technical audiences. - Compiled technical software developments into quarterly user-friendly, actionable updates for medical professionals. - Collaborated directly with subject matter experts to analyze how technical software changes impacted users' experience with the software to create clear and concise communications. - Created infographics to make updates engaging and easy to understand at a glance. Wrote and edited articles published on epic.com about hospital successes and innovative uses of Epic software. Show less



Good Food Foundation

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

• Intern

  • Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

  - Conducted community outreach with sustainable food crafters across the US - Coordinated logistics and event planning for blind tasting event attended by 800 members of the nationwide sustainable food community to promote and support crafters - Researched sustainable food practices and vetted community members for networking program - Conducted community outreach with sustainable food crafters across the US - Coordinated logistics and event planning for blind tasting event attended by 800 members of the nationwide sustainable food community to promote and support crafters - Researched sustainable food practices and vetted community members for networking program



Carolina Farm Stewardship Association

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Consultant

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  - Conducted high-quality policy research and analysis on sustainable local food policy through in person interviews with food policy experts. - Produced survey in Adobe of 56 successful local food policies and distributed to local stakeholders in order to determine current status of food system and areas to be improved. - Developed list with five categories (food access, retail, procurement, agriculture, resiliency) and 56 policies holding best practices for local Governments to improve… Show more - Conducted high-quality policy research and analysis on sustainable local food policy through in person interviews with food policy experts. - Produced survey in Adobe of 56 successful local food policies and distributed to local stakeholders in order to determine current status of food system and areas to be improved. - Developed list with five categories (food access, retail, procurement, agriculture, resiliency) and 56 policies holding best practices for local Governments to improve their community food systems. - Supported collaboration between CFSA and food councils by acting as a liaison and sharing materials and best practices between groups. Show less - Conducted high-quality policy research and analysis on sustainable local food policy through in person interviews with food policy experts. - Produced survey in Adobe of 56 successful local food policies and distributed to local stakeholders in order to determine current status of food system and areas to be improved. - Developed list with five categories (food access, retail, procurement, agriculture, resiliency) and 56 policies holding best practices for local Governments to improve… Show more - Conducted high-quality policy research and analysis on sustainable local food policy through in person interviews with food policy experts. - Produced survey in Adobe of 56 successful local food policies and distributed to local stakeholders in order to determine current status of food system and areas to be improved. - Developed list with five categories (food access, retail, procurement, agriculture, resiliency) and 56 policies holding best practices for local Governments to improve their community food systems. - Supported collaboration between CFSA and food councils by acting as a liaison and sharing materials and best practices between groups. Show less



Share Our Strength

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Dine Out Ambassador

  • Sep 2018 - Oct 2018

  - Promoted Dine Out for No Kid Hungry, a national restaurant campaign that raises critical funds and awareness to end childhood hunger in America.

• Youth Ambassador

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  - Coordinated 10 free meal sites across North Carolina, generating excitement for events. - Taught a healthy eating curriculum to 50 low-income children by sharing healthy recipes and games to encourage healthy eating at home. - Created social media content reaching over 3,000 followers to promote free summer meal sites. - Led donation drive for 10 NC counties, spearheaded donation drive of toys and books for sites.



House of Commons

• United Kingdom
• Political Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Parliamentary Intern

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

  Office of Chi Onwurah MP - Conducted research, produced policy briefs and speeches on industrial strategy and social issues for Labour Party member. Results were used in press releases and speeches. - Corresponded with government officials, constituents, and media outlets to coordinate logistics and promote Office message. - Represented the Office at meetings and events, including roundtable discussions and government meetings. Office of Chi Onwurah MP - Conducted research, produced policy briefs and speeches on industrial strategy and social issues for Labour Party member. Results were used in press releases and speeches. - Corresponded with government officials, constituents, and media outlets to coordinate logistics and promote Office message. - Represented the Office at meetings and events, including roundtable discussions and government meetings.



University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  - Analyzed 30 archival materials to better understand university’s contribution to historical housing. - Compiled collection of documents from archives about UNC and Pine Knolls facilitating Historian’s understanding of relationship between town and university.

• Research Assistant

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  - Revised Policy Innovation and Analysis curricula in order to make material more engaging for future students.



University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • 2014 - 2016

  - Led team in preparing orientation documents and welcome materials for MBA orientation at Kenan-Flagler Business School. - Coordinated MBA orientation event by scheduling activities and welcoming 250+ new students. - Led team in preparing orientation documents and welcome materials for MBA orientation at Kenan-Flagler Business School. - Coordinated MBA orientation event by scheduling activities and welcoming 250+ new students.