Experience

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• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP Social Impact

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  San Francisco, California, United States We're on a mission to power purpose in every organization worldwide 🌍 Proud to be partnering with some of the world's biggest brands to power their purpose through giving via our easy to use API.



U.S. Digital Response

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Legal and Development

  • Dec 2020 - Aug 2022

  San Francisco, California, United States USDR places experienced, pro-bono technologists to work with government and organizations responding to moments of crisis, to quickly deliver critical services and infrastructure that support the needs of the public. We’re fast, free, and non-partisan. Legal: • Providing legal advice and guidance to staff on a number of legal and compliance issues affecting daily operations of the organization. • Led USDR’s transition to becoming an independently operating 501(c)(3)… Show more USDR places experienced, pro-bono technologists to work with government and organizations responding to moments of crisis, to quickly deliver critical services and infrastructure that support the needs of the public. We’re fast, free, and non-partisan. Legal: • Providing legal advice and guidance to staff on a number of legal and compliance issues affecting daily operations of the organization. • Led USDR’s transition to becoming an independently operating 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Development: • Overseeing comprehensive foundation, individual and corporate giving programs to support and elevate USDR's mission. • Driving long term strategic planning and implementation of funding and partnership opportunities. • Raised over $20M from top foundations, corporations, and individuals in first 18 months (see articles below for more information). Show less



Stripe

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Community Engagement

  • May 2019 - Dec 2020

  San Francisco Bay Area First global lead for Community Engagement (CE) at Stripe, responsible for all social impact initiatives that support Stripe’s business, employee base, and local communities where we operate. • Developed and rolled out Stripe’s first CE strategy and program, and currently lead the CE team. • Designed and implemented Stripe’s strategic CE initiative focused on leveraging Stripe’s platform to accelerate nonprofits on Stripe, including partnerships, donations, and products. •… Show more First global lead for Community Engagement (CE) at Stripe, responsible for all social impact initiatives that support Stripe’s business, employee base, and local communities where we operate. • Developed and rolled out Stripe’s first CE strategy and program, and currently lead the CE team. • Designed and implemented Stripe’s strategic CE initiative focused on leveraging Stripe’s platform to accelerate nonprofits on Stripe, including partnerships, donations, and products. • Responsible for the Local Leads program, Stripe’s first global employee volunteering program. • Oversee philanthropic and in-kind donations to community organizations and strategic partnerships. • Run disaster response efforts on behalf of Stripe in our communities.

• Commercial & Product Counsel

  • Mar 2016 - May 2019

  San Francisco Bay Area Recruited into Stripe on a consultative basis to support the launch of Stripe Atlas, a product that allows entrepreneurs to start a global business from anywhere on the planet for $500. After eight months, stepped into a direct-hire role, supporting Stripe’s multi-billion-dollar, end-to-end sales cycle throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and APAC. Created an in-house pro bono program through which Stripe provides pro bono legal work on behalf of causes that align with the company’s core… Show more Recruited into Stripe on a consultative basis to support the launch of Stripe Atlas, a product that allows entrepreneurs to start a global business from anywhere on the planet for $500. After eight months, stepped into a direct-hire role, supporting Stripe’s multi-billion-dollar, end-to-end sales cycle throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and APAC. Created an in-house pro bono program through which Stripe provides pro bono legal work on behalf of causes that align with the company’s core values, including The Tahirih Justice Center, a national nonprofit that provides legal services to immigrant women and girls.

• Equate ERG Lead

  • Jul 2017 - Jan 2019

  Started and ran Equate, Stripe’s Employee Resource Group dedicated to advancing the equality, professional development and leadership potential of women and non-binary employees.



Vinkind

• United Kingdom
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & Co-Founder

  • Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

  San Francisco Bay Area Co-founded a community-driven wine gifting and on-demand delivery service, taking the business from idea to operational within six months. Managed business development, operations and served as general counsel through company formation, IP production and launch. Drove $10K in sales within one month through a beta launch designed to test market fit, customer demand, and operational logistics. Also served as company spokeswoman.



Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Associate

  • Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

  San Francisco Bay Area Provided legal counsel on behalf of clean tech companies and social entrepreneurs. Helped startup clients form, fundraise and, ultimately, get acquired.



Jones Day

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Associate

  • Oct 2012 - May 2013

  San Francisco Bay Area Advised emerging growth and technology companies, PE funds and VCC investors on behalf of this international law firm, directly supporting Apple, SAP, SunPower and VMware. Provided pro bono support to international human rights organizations – an assignment that sparked desire to build a career around contributing to social justice causes.



Bener Law Office

• Türkiye
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Associate

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Istanbul, Turkey