Experience

Ideos Institute

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

• President & CEO

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Greater Los Angeles Area Ideos is a community of practice working to engage the norms of justice in areas of political, ideological, and social divisions and conflict. We also support and equip individuals, communities, and organizations to build and engage empathy-based frameworks as a catalyst for connection and problem-solving. We believe empathy-driven leaders, organizations, and communities are the answer. And so, from awareness to action, we offer resources and tools that help you live and lead with… Show more Ideos is a community of practice working to engage the norms of justice in areas of political, ideological, and social divisions and conflict. We also support and equip individuals, communities, and organizations to build and engage empathy-based frameworks as a catalyst for connection and problem-solving. We believe empathy-driven leaders, organizations, and communities are the answer. And so, from awareness to action, we offer resources and tools that help you live and lead with empathy and advance redemptive solutions with others. This work is founded on the engagement of perspective-taking and honest dialogue in the face of difference. Because when you bring everyone to the table, you can create solutions that actually work. Show less



Christy Vines Consulting

• Strategy & Design Consultant

  • Nov 2015 - Jul 2018

  Greater Los Angeles Area Work with boards, founders and C-level executives in the non-profit sector to launch or scale their organizations and programs. Provide expertise and guidance in the areas of market analysis, strategic and programmatic design, funding and development, strategic outreach and partnerships, board development, communications, community engagement, and staffing. Recently completed work on the launch of a national awareness and advocacy start-up for transitioning foster youth that included the… Show more Work with boards, founders and C-level executives in the non-profit sector to launch or scale their organizations and programs. Provide expertise and guidance in the areas of market analysis, strategic and programmatic design, funding and development, strategic outreach and partnerships, board development, communications, community engagement, and staffing. Recently completed work on the launch of a national awareness and advocacy start-up for transitioning foster youth that included the development, production and funding for a large-scale documentary film. Show less



The American Security Project

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Senior Fellow

  • Nov 2014 - Dec 2017

  Washington, District Of Columbia The American Security Project (ASP) is a nonpartisan organization created to educate the American public and the world about the changing nature of national security in the 21st Century. ASP brings together prominent American business leaders, former members of Congress, retired military flag officers, and prominent former government officials. ASP conducts research on a broad range of issues and engages and empowers the American public by taking its findings directly to them via events… Show more The American Security Project (ASP) is a nonpartisan organization created to educate the American public and the world about the changing nature of national security in the 21st Century. ASP brings together prominent American business leaders, former members of Congress, retired military flag officers, and prominent former government officials. ASP conducts research on a broad range of issues and engages and empowers the American public by taking its findings directly to them via events, traditional & new media, meetings, and publications. Areas of Expertise: Religion, Security and Conflict, Gender Issues, Africa Show less



Institute for Global Engagement

• South Korea
• Non-profit Organizations

• Executive Director, Center for Women, Faith, & Leadership

  • Apr 2014 - Mar 2015

  Arlington, va Growing out of practical experience that has catalyzed an intentional approach to conflict transformation and peacebuilding, the Center for Women, Faith & Leadership institutionalizes those efforts, equipping and mobilizing religious women leaders to play a significant role in all forms of public discourse. In partnership with IGE’s country and regional programs, CWFL identifies, convenes and supports religious women leaders in their efforts to engage in and impact decision making and agenda… Show more Growing out of practical experience that has catalyzed an intentional approach to conflict transformation and peacebuilding, the Center for Women, Faith & Leadership institutionalizes those efforts, equipping and mobilizing religious women leaders to play a significant role in all forms of public discourse. In partnership with IGE’s country and regional programs, CWFL identifies, convenes and supports religious women leaders in their efforts to engage in and impact decision making and agenda setting at the local, national and international levels. With the goal of creating a “council of religious women elders” working across locations and vocations, and out of their own spheres of influence, CWFL works to engage the global voices and diverse perspectives of religious women operating at the nexus of religion, gender and social change such that they can advance their efforts to build lasting peace, social and economic prosperity and resilient societies.

• Senior Vice President, Global Initiatives and Strategy

  • Apr 2013 - Mar 2015

  Washington, District Of Columbia IGE stands at the forefront of the emerging field of religion and global affairs, recognizing that in many of today's most urgent global issues, religion is part of the problem—but it can also be a vital part of the solution. IGE's relational diplomacy works through local partners to break down barriers of misunderstanding and transform volatile environments of religious conflict into sustainable environments for religious freedom and human rights. As Senior Vice President for Global… Show more IGE stands at the forefront of the emerging field of religion and global affairs, recognizing that in many of today's most urgent global issues, religion is part of the problem—but it can also be a vital part of the solution. IGE's relational diplomacy works through local partners to break down barriers of misunderstanding and transform volatile environments of religious conflict into sustainable environments for religious freedom and human rights. As Senior Vice President for Global Initiatives & Strategy, I served as the managing and coordinating lead within IGE for the development of strategic institutional partnerships and global initiatives in support of the IGE mission to encourage flourishing societies and stable states and promote sustainable religious freedom, human rights and the rule of law.



The RAND Corporation

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager, Director of Strategic Partnerships, African First Ladies Initiative

  • Jan 2011 - Mar 2013

  Santa Monica, CA

• Director of Development, Research Programs

  • Oct 2010 - Jan 2012



First 5 LA

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Lead Capacity Building Consultant, Partnership for Families Initiative

  • Jan 2005 - Jul 2009

  Greater Los Angeles Area Work with public, private and non-profit organizations and collaborative networks in the areas of organizational development, elaboration of management structures, processes and procedures, and relationship management with external organizations and sectors (public, private and community).



Westmount Asset Management

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Portfolio Manager/Director of Investment Research

  • Mar 1997 - Mar 2000

  Responsible for portfolio construction, risk management, and performance benchmarking for equity and fixed-income fund of funds investment portfolio for a mid-sized asset management firm with $240million in assets under management.