Experience

Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation

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

• Vice President, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

  • Feb 2021 - Present



The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion / Talent Acquisition

  • Oct 2017 - Dec 2020

  Provided coaching and supported executive leadership in strategically building and strengthening a dynamic organizational culture within a large non-profit organization. Led talent acquisition strategies, including the revamp of critical processes to drive improved and data-driven hiring decisions, accountability, and employment equity. Directed social media campaigns on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Designed and delivered employee education resources and training to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Delivered and supported key services, including orientation & onboarding, employee coaching & mentoring, and assisting with career and job transitions. Built and activated career advancement strategy for continually expanded partnerships and networks to foster a strong and diverse workforce pipeline for the Center and the arts field. Show less

• Manager, Employment Equity & Consulting

  • Dec 2015 - Sep 2017

  Implemented a robust Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan, the first of its kind within the organization. Designed and delivered new employee education and training including training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Unconscious Bias. Led the design of the institution’s first staffing report, initiating a shift to increased data-driven decision making and planning with regards to DEI. Created the Kennedy Center Fellowship in Arts Management, in partnership with American University, with a focus on diversifying the next generation of arts leadership in the arts management field by offering underrepresented graduate students the opportunity to participate in a 9-month merit based program. Redesigned the Kennedy Center Internship Program, transitioning to an authentic and comprehensive professional development program designed to elevate a diverse next generation of administrators in the arts, cultural, and nonprofit fields. Show less

• Executive Operations- Office of the President

  • Jul 2008 - Dec 2015

  Acted as Emissary, representing the President of the Kennedy Center across a broad spectrum of duties and working closely with all members of Executive Leadership. Acted as liaison maintaining and fostering relationships with various stakeholders, including board members, donors, diplomatic and congressional offices, patrons, and clients of the Institute of Arts Management at the Kennedy Center. Performed research and compiled data for proposals and strategic plans drafted by the President for clients of the Institute of Arts Management. Co-organized a successful 69 city tour as part of the Arts in Crisis initiative, a Kennedy Center program that utilized national partnerships in providing planning assistance to struggling arts organizations throughout the United States. Show less



GAP Solutions, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Client Services Associate

  • Feb 2007 - Jun 2008

  Managed contractors at various government contract sites Department of the Navy and the Department of Homeland Security. Developed performance improvement plans and worked with contractors to ensure performance goals were met. Drafted, edited, and prepared various written documents including proposals in response to requests for proposals (RFPs) and other documentation for internal and external dissemination. Performed full lifecycle recruitment including the screening, interviewing, and selection of candidates for operational and technical positions at government client sites. Show less



The Regis Group, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Client Relations Specialist

  • Dec 2003 - Apr 2005

  Collaborated with the President on the development of a variety of documentation, including organizational assessments, strategic plans, and marketing plans for both small and large executive boards. Acted as primary liaison for all clients, including several nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions. Collaborated with the President on the development of a variety of documentation, including organizational assessments, strategic plans, and marketing plans for both small and large executive boards. Acted as primary liaison for all clients, including several nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions.