Experience

JW House

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

• Co-founder and Member of the Board of Directors

  • May 2004 - Present

  • Instrumental in guiding JW House from concept to reality, from building the house to shaping its programs and designing its future• Driving force raising over $3 million to construct and operate the facilities through networking and creating awareness for the organization• Committed volunteer at JW House on a weekly basis to ensure smooth House operations and to welcome and support guests

• Executive Board Member

  • May 2004 - Present

  • Maintain a healthy relationship with board, staff, and volunteers through concrete, consistent support and collaboration with people of all backgrounds• Work in partnership with the Executive Board in times of crisis to ensure the continued operation of the House and its services• Motivating force in accomplishing administrative tasks through active dedication and involvement at all levels of the organization

• Fund and Development Committee Member

  • May 2004 - Present

  • Instrumental in raising over $1M annually to support operation of the House and its various programs• Actively involved in maintaining and expanding the organization’s network of donors, volunteers, and guests by nourishing relationships in a personal way• Creatively pursuing new and innovative methods of service and support for an ever-growing and diversifying community of guests



Heilig Hartinstituut

• Belgium
• Primary and Secondary Education

• Teacher

  • Sep 1982 - Aug 1998

  • Thirteen years of teaching at the elementary school level grades one, five, and six • Three years of remedial teaching, working with students suffering from learning disabilities often related to mental and emotional trauma or illness • Tailored pedagogical approach to the needs of each student to foster an environment of growth and development • Thirteen years of teaching at the elementary school level grades one, five, and six • Three years of remedial teaching, working with students suffering from learning disabilities often related to mental and emotional trauma or illness • Tailored pedagogical approach to the needs of each student to foster an environment of growth and development