Experience

NorthBay biz

• United States

• Features Writer

  • 2007 - Present

  Sonoma County • Conduct research and interviews to compose feature articles about North Bay business trends, events, economy, community issues and industry leaders.



The Redwood Empire Food Bank

• Grants Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Oct 2020

  Santa Rosa, CA • Manage a portfolio comprised of over 40 state, corporate and foundation funded grants. • Write and submit grants, prepare grant budgets with Director of Finance and Program Directors, develop work plans and evaluation methodologies to ensure sustainability, conduct research to support successful grant applications. • Steward funders and seek new grant opportunities through donor cultivation, Foundation Directory Online research, and prospecting methods such as in person networking and… Show more • Manage a portfolio comprised of over 40 state, corporate and foundation funded grants. • Write and submit grants, prepare grant budgets with Director of Finance and Program Directors, develop work plans and evaluation methodologies to ensure sustainability, conduct research to support successful grant applications. • Steward funders and seek new grant opportunities through donor cultivation, Foundation Directory Online research, and prospecting methods such as in person networking and utilization of social media.

• Grant Writer

  • Jan 2019 - Feb 2019

  Santa Rosa, CA



California Human Development

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Planner & Grant Writer

  • Jun 2017 - Nov 2018

  • Developed and wrote successfully funded federal, state, corporate and foundation grant proposals • Created and managed database to track grant applications, funded proposals, reports and funding opportunities • Worked with internal and external stakeholders to ensure understanding of grant implementation and reporting requirements for compliance with funder regulations, guidelines and directives • Established and maintained positive relationships with public agencies, corporate… Show more • Developed and wrote successfully funded federal, state, corporate and foundation grant proposals • Created and managed database to track grant applications, funded proposals, reports and funding opportunities • Worked with internal and external stakeholders to ensure understanding of grant implementation and reporting requirements for compliance with funder regulations, guidelines and directives • Established and maintained positive relationships with public agencies, corporate sponsors, foundations and media • Created communications materials, maintained social media presence, wrote press releases and advertising copy Show less



West County Community Services

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

• Director of Performance & Quality Improvement/ Director of Youth and Family Services

  • Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Sonoma County, California Director of Performance & Quality Improvement 8/2014-5/2016 • Directed the development of evaluation tools to produce quantitative and qualitative data to validate compliance by vendors for mental health and local standards of care for services approved, tracked performance and satisfaction outcomes • Managed the process of data collection and the analysis of data by staff, participated in capacity building and technical assistance initiatives for the agency Director of… Show more Director of Performance & Quality Improvement 8/2014-5/2016 • Directed the development of evaluation tools to produce quantitative and qualitative data to validate compliance by vendors for mental health and local standards of care for services approved, tracked performance and satisfaction outcomes • Managed the process of data collection and the analysis of data by staff, participated in capacity building and technical assistance initiatives for the agency Director of Youth & Family Services 6/2015-5/2016 • Planned, monitored, implemented and evaluated family programs to ensure delivery of high quality services that were cost-effective, well-staffed and utilized with satisfaction by children, youth and families including ATOD programs in high schools • Developed and maintained positive and effective relationships with government officials, community leaders, educators, school officials, law enforcement, foundations and other individuals and organizations involved with community health and prevention Director of Employment Services 2/2015-5/2015 • Supervised staff of SonomaWorks, Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) for Adults, DOR for Youth, and Youth Employment Education Services to ensure compliance with state regulations while maintaining a high level of client job placement • Researched companies for possible youth and adult job placement opportunities Show less



California Health Collaborative

• Health, Wellness and Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator, Refreshing School Cafeterias Project

  • 2013 - 2014

  Sonoma County, California • Implemented a one-year grant program to improve health and wellness outcomes for school-aged children • Designed, executed, and evaluated training programs for school food service workers • Trained Youth Champions as peer leaders to assist students in developing skills and strategies to engage their classmates and families in long-term healthy eating and exercise habits



Sunburst Projects

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Case Management Services; Director of Development

  • 2000 - 2013

  Sonoma County & Sacramento County, California Development Coordinator, Youth Leader Program Kenya 5/2013-9/2013 • Researched international funding opportunities, wrote and submitted grant applications with successful funding outcomes • Initiated and developed relationships with potential funders and collaborative partners • Worked with funders and staff to develop and expand program components in collaboration with University of San Francisco Family AIDS Care and Education… Show more Development Coordinator, Youth Leader Program Kenya 5/2013-9/2013 • Researched international funding opportunities, wrote and submitted grant applications with successful funding outcomes • Initiated and developed relationships with potential funders and collaborative partners • Worked with funders and staff to develop and expand program components in collaboration with University of San Francisco Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) and Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Director of Client Services, Sonoma County 9/2007-9/2008 • Developed and maintained quality improvement processes, program evaluation and strategic plans • Coordinate and manage all aspects of client care services • Supervised bilingual case manager, office support staff and volunteers Director of Development, Rohnert Park & Sacramento 10/2000-4/2001 • Preserved and expanded existing funding base of programs for HIV/AIDS infected and affected children and families • Wrote grant applications and funder reports while maintaining development database • Developed public relations/fundraising strategies and materials, created community awareness and coordinated special events Show less



West County Health Centers, Inc.

• Program Manager, HIV Network of Sonoma County

  • 2011 - 2011

  Sonoma County, California 1/2011-7/2011 • Established, expanded, and maintained HIV service provider network to deliver comprehensive, coordinated, and culturally competent medical and support services for those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS • Managed, coordinated and participated in planning, operational, and administrative activities related to the delivery of HIV care in Sonoma County for HIV programs at West County Health Centers and Santa Rosa Community Health Centers • Participated in development… Show more 1/2011-7/2011 • Established, expanded, and maintained HIV service provider network to deliver comprehensive, coordinated, and culturally competent medical and support services for those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS • Managed, coordinated and participated in planning, operational, and administrative activities related to the delivery of HIV care in Sonoma County for HIV programs at West County Health Centers and Santa Rosa Community Health Centers • Participated in development of network budget of $1.7 million and serve on Quality Improvement Team • Built relationships with county, state, and federal funders, ensured grant compliance, prepared grant proposals and reports, maintained familiarity with legislation, identified resources and funding streams, coordinated federal and state site visits Show less



Breathe California Golden Gate Public Health Partnership

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sonoma County Consultant, Clinical Asthma Project

  • Feb 2009 - Dec 2010

  Sonoma County, California 2/2009-12/2010 • Implemented a grant project aimed at increasing the number of health care organizations with staff trained in evidence-based asthma care and management in Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma Counties • Identified, cultivated, tracked and maintained relationships with key asthma providers and stakeholders • Coordinated and conducted asthma education trainings and web conferences, provided training and funding to assist providers to become nationally certified asthma educators… Show more 2/2009-12/2010 • Implemented a grant project aimed at increasing the number of health care organizations with staff trained in evidence-based asthma care and management in Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma Counties • Identified, cultivated, tracked and maintained relationships with key asthma providers and stakeholders • Coordinated and conducted asthma education trainings and web conferences, provided training and funding to assist providers to become nationally certified asthma educators, created county wide clinical asthma network and managed media campaigns Show less



Canal Alliance

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

• Associate Executive Director

  • 1999 - 2000

  Marin County, California 9/1999-9/2000 • Developed, monitored and evaluated programs for low income, minority and high-risk populations • Managed over 40 government, public, private, foundation and corporate grants • Assisted in administration of annual budget of $1,171,000 and assumed responsibilities of Executive Director in his absence



Bit Magic Corporation

• Director of Public Relations

  • 1999 - 1999

  United States and The Netherlands 2/1999-9/1999 • Coordinated and implemented PR strategies in the U.S. and served as BitMagic’s first press contact in the U.S. • Coordinated BitMagic's communication with retailers, users, advertisers and venture capitalists • Maintained database of BitMagic contacts and created and managed BitMagic's Intranet and Internet sites



Metrolina AIDS Project

• United States

• Regional Resource Developer Caring for Families and Director, Agape Family Center

  • 1996 - 1999

  North Carolina, United States 7/1996-1/1999 • Coordinated federally funded Ryan White Title IV program to link services for women, children, youth and families infected with HIV/AIDS for 13 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina and statewide for children’s services • Designed data collection tools and database, compiled data and created and monitored programs, designed and implemented evaluation tools, acted as the program liaison between state and federal program… Show more 7/1996-1/1999 • Coordinated federally funded Ryan White Title IV program to link services for women, children, youth and families infected with HIV/AIDS for 13 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina and statewide for children’s services • Designed data collection tools and database, compiled data and created and monitored programs, designed and implemented evaluation tools, acted as the program liaison between state and federal program staff, wrote all grant reports • Enhanced the network of medical, psychosocial and financial services through resource development in southwest region • Oversaw an annual budget of $630,000, supervised a staff of eight, researched additional funding opportunities, wrote grants, solicited funding, designed and disseminated promotional materials and promoted program awareness in program communities Show less



Peninsula Community Foundation

• Non-profit Organizations

• Special Assistant to the Executive Director & Interim Project Officer

  • Jul 1993 - Jun 1995

  San Mateo County, California Researched special projects, provided cost analysis, recommendations for equipment, evaluation and personnel. • Reviewed grant proposals, and made recommendations to the Distribution Committee.