Program Officer

• Aug 2021 - Present

-Provide day-to-day management of relationships with grant applicants and grantees throughout the grant process -Perform due diligence on organizations and grant proposals -Prepare summaries and grant amount recommendations consistent with grantmaking guidelines for board review and action; -Monitor approved grants to ensure grantees’ accountability; -Work collaboratively with the grants management team to ensure that board materials are completed accurately and on time; -Attend grant and board meetings, presenting information on grant strategy and recommended grants -Collaborate with Program Director and other program officers on grantmaking strategy and planning, and as directed implement creative ways to serve the needs of the community; -Represent Sunlight Giving to the community at large, maintaining strong partnerships with nonprofit and foundation partners Show less

Executive Director

• Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

-Provide executive leadership for Playworks NorCal's regional finances, leading strategies for fundraising, earned income, and board development-Design and implement a budget to accomplish the goals of Playworks in Northern California-Accurately forecast revenue and expenses for Playworks NorCal-Oversee Playworks impact in Northern California, including program planning, quality, implementation, and evaluation-Establish new school partnerships and maintain existing relationships with school, district, and community partners-Lead Playworks' local team, collaborating with staff and board members to set and execute regional goals and strategies Show less

Regional Director

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2021

Responsible for ensuring annual team, program, and financial metrics are met or exceeded in the Northern California region.Oversee all aspects of NorCal team health including building a strong culture. Inaugural member of Playworks Equity Team.Cultivate school district relationships in the NorCal region that lead to long-term system change and sustainability. Recruit new school partnerships for each new school year.Build and cultivate relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and funders as appropriate, as well as representing Playworks at events, conferences and community gatherings throughout Northern California. Show less

Regional Partnership Director

• Apr 2017 - Sep 2018

Collaborate with both Playworks’ national team and the regional leadership team to create and refine an integrated school partnership strategy for growing Playworks’ services within the Northern California region.Identify target market segments, establishing impact at 48 elementary schools across 16 districts and financial targets of over $1,050,000. Work closely with the regional leadership team to increase impact according to plan and in the schools and districts that are of the highest strategic priority. Build relationships with other community organizations, government agencies and funders, as well as representing Playworks at events, conferences and community gatherings. Show less

Program Director

• Jun 2015 - Apr 2017

•Cultivate partnerships and ensure program quality at 30 Silicon Valley schools, impacting 16,800 kids.•Invoice and collect $800,000 in school fees.•Collaborate with Executive Director and develop a strategic growth plan for Playworks Silicon Valley’s expansion into new districts and schools. •Featured speaker at Playworks Play Summit. Presenter at Sunnyvale Collaborative community meeting.•Support and supervise 3 Program Managers and 1 Program Associate.•Recruit, hire and retain Playworks Corps Members, ensuring AmeriCorps grant compliance. Show less

Program Manager

• Jul 2012 - Jun 2015

•Certified Trainer, effectively educated staff at 26 Charlotte-Mecklenburg elementary schools and hundreds of other youth development professionals about Playworks’ mission and best practices. •Performed consultative visits to 13 Charlotte schools.•Led the expansion of Playworks NC into 7 Wake County schools over a 2 year period.•Developed and maintained 7-9 successful school partnerships each school year. •Engaged school and community partners and built relationships through the planning and organizing of youth leadership conferences and developmental sports leagues and jamborees. •Hired, supported, and supervised over 20 Playworks coaches. Show less

AmeriCorps Program Coordinator

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

•Committed to providing safe, healthy, and inclusive play for an underserved elementary school community. •Built ongoing relationships with the school and parent community through weekly assemblies and meetings.•Established healthy community with Junior Coach leadership program, daily after school programs, and developmental sports leagues.

Recreation Leader

• Jun 2008 - Jun 2010