Chief Operating Officer

• Oct 2021 - Present

Interim COO and Consultant

• Mar 2019 - Nov 2021

Serving nonprofit organizations as an interim COO and in a consulting role. Offering support and guidance in strategic planning; organizational development; financial management & budgeting; board governance and relations; programs and project management; human resources; administration; operations; risk management; facilities management; and grant seeking, implementation, and management Serving nonprofit organizations as an interim COO and in a consulting role. Offering support and guidance in strategic planning; organizational development; financial management & budgeting; board governance and relations; programs and project management; human resources; administration; operations; risk management; facilities management; and grant seeking, implementation, and management

Chief Operating Officer

• Oct 2018 - Feb 2019

Deputy Director

• Jan 2017 - Feb 2019

The Deputy Director is a key leadership role overseeing all internal workings of the organization. As DD I am a thought partner to the Executive Director and think broadly and strategically about the work of AMS, while remaining detail oriented. I work in close partnership with colleagues to guide organization planning and implementation, and to identify, recommend and pursue strategic opportunities to support AMS’s continued growth and development. My responsibilities include developing, delivering, and integrating programs, people, systems and work processes. I am responsible for ensuring the strategic alignment of AMS’s human, materials and financial resources with the organization’s mission and goals, overseeing all aspects of AMS’s day-to-day operation, including IT. In my role as DD, I am empowered to act on behalf of the Executive Director when he is out of the office. Show less

Associate Executive Director

• Apr 2013 - Jan 2017

As Associate Executive Director I am responsible for ensuring the strategic alignment of AMS's human, material and financial resources with the organization's mission and goals. As Associate Executive Director I am responsible for ensuring the strategic alignment of AMS's human, material and financial resources with the organization's mission and goals.

Non-Profit Consultant

• 2011 - Apr 2013

The GoodStar Group supports individuals and small organizations by providing grant writing services; strategic planning; project management; HR, operations and finance audits; production work on books, brochures, print and promotional materials. The group also provides creative services including graphic design, photography and illustration services. Our belief is that small organizations are a vital part of the social fabric and contribute to the health of a community by providing jobs, services, and inspiration for our lives. Show less

Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President

• Aug 1989 - Dec 2011

Chief Operating Officer, 2006–2011; Senior Vice President, 2001–2011;Vice President, Administration and Finance, 1994–2001; Publishing Manager and Special Assistant to the President, 1989–1994 Chief operating officer for nonprofit with $75+ million assets. Senior member of leadership team that fundamentally reorganized the foundation twice over a twenty-year period. Directly responsible for the overall management of finance, administration, information technology, strategic planning, organizational development, board relations, facilities management and human resources. Senior advisor to president and primary staff to internationally recognized board of trustees and board committees. Managed grant writing and reporting. Planned and successfully implemented new office systems and major capital upgrades, including computer network,telephones, and $1 million capital improvement plan to 1920s headquarters building. Effectively communicated with senior staff, and coordinated the work of multiple departments. Led staff of 30 employees and fellows. Co-managed and coordinated design, creation, and maintenance of multiple websites and directed all IT equipment purchases and maintenance. Responsible for creation and production of printed materials, books, reports, white papers, pamphlets and brochures. Show less