Experience

Glynn 100

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • May 2022 - Present

  Glynn 100 is a curated network of industry leaders within Technology, IT, Security, Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources at Glynn Capital. Glynn Capital is focused on investments in leading private and public technology growth companies (www.glynncapital.com). Glynn 100 is a curated network of industry leaders within Technology, IT, Security, Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources at Glynn Capital. Glynn Capital is focused on investments in leading private and public technology growth companies (www.glynncapital.com).



ITVS

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board of Directors, CEO Search Committee, Finance Committee

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  The Independent Television Service (ITVS) has, for over 30 years, brought more than 1700 independently produced high-quality documentary programs to audiences through local and national public media and new media. Mandated by Congress to bring independent underrepresented voices to the American public, ITVS supports untold stories that promote mutual understanding, community insight, and creative freedom. ITVS funds producers in amounts ranging from $10,000 to $350,000, totaling $8-$10… Show more The Independent Television Service (ITVS) has, for over 30 years, brought more than 1700 independently produced high-quality documentary programs to audiences through local and national public media and new media. Mandated by Congress to bring independent underrepresented voices to the American public, ITVS supports untold stories that promote mutual understanding, community insight, and creative freedom. ITVS funds producers in amounts ranging from $10,000 to $350,000, totaling $8-$10 million a year, from every part of the country and at every stage of their career—from first-time makers to Academy Award winners. For this work, ITVS has received institutional awards from both Peabody and the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences for advancing diversity and inclusion in media. ITVS films have won 32 Peabody Awards and 35 Emmy Awards. Show less The Independent Television Service (ITVS) has, for over 30 years, brought more than 1700 independently produced high-quality documentary programs to audiences through local and national public media and new media. Mandated by Congress to bring independent underrepresented voices to the American public, ITVS supports untold stories that promote mutual understanding, community insight, and creative freedom. ITVS funds producers in amounts ranging from $10,000 to $350,000, totaling $8-$10… Show more The Independent Television Service (ITVS) has, for over 30 years, brought more than 1700 independently produced high-quality documentary programs to audiences through local and national public media and new media. Mandated by Congress to bring independent underrepresented voices to the American public, ITVS supports untold stories that promote mutual understanding, community insight, and creative freedom. ITVS funds producers in amounts ranging from $10,000 to $350,000, totaling $8-$10 million a year, from every part of the country and at every stage of their career—from first-time makers to Academy Award winners. For this work, ITVS has received institutional awards from both Peabody and the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences for advancing diversity and inclusion in media. ITVS films have won 32 Peabody Awards and 35 Emmy Awards. Show less



Group Black

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary

  • Nov 2022 - Sep 2023

  Recruited to leverage my board advisory, governance, corporate development, and compensation expertise. Recruited to leverage my board advisory, governance, corporate development, and compensation expertise.



Grove Collaborative

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Chief Legal and People Officer, Corporate Secretary

  • Jan 2020 - Oct 2022

  Board Advisor | Initial Public Offerings and Capital Markets | Risk Management | People Strategy -- Member of the search committee that recruited seven new public company board members. Established compensation and governance committees. Active participant in board executive sessions. -- Partnered with Virgin Group to go public through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Raised over $150M in private equity and venture capital, restructured existing debt. -- Established… Show more Board Advisor | Initial Public Offerings and Capital Markets | Risk Management | People Strategy -- Member of the search committee that recruited seven new public company board members. Established compensation and governance committees. Active participant in board executive sessions. -- Partnered with Virgin Group to go public through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Raised over $150M in private equity and venture capital, restructured existing debt. -- Established industry standard compensation practices; developed executive training, resulting in a 20-point increase in diversity-related employee engagement scores. -- Spearheaded discussions with CEO, CFO, and board members to pivot away from new product launch based on significant regulatory risk; implemented post-IPO strategy for ensuring compliance with consumer protection requirements related to cyber, privacy, advertising and product claims. Show less Board Advisor | Initial Public Offerings and Capital Markets | Risk Management | People Strategy -- Member of the search committee that recruited seven new public company board members. Established compensation and governance committees. Active participant in board executive sessions. -- Partnered with Virgin Group to go public through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Raised over $150M in private equity and venture capital, restructured existing debt. -- Established… Show more Board Advisor | Initial Public Offerings and Capital Markets | Risk Management | People Strategy -- Member of the search committee that recruited seven new public company board members. Established compensation and governance committees. Active participant in board executive sessions. -- Partnered with Virgin Group to go public through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Raised over $150M in private equity and venture capital, restructured existing debt. -- Established industry standard compensation practices; developed executive training, resulting in a 20-point increase in diversity-related employee engagement scores. -- Spearheaded discussions with CEO, CFO, and board members to pivot away from new product launch based on significant regulatory risk; implemented post-IPO strategy for ensuring compliance with consumer protection requirements related to cyber, privacy, advertising and product claims. Show less



University of California, Berkeley - School of Law

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Lecturer

  • May 2019 - Dec 2019



Lynda.com

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• General Counsel, Corporate Secretary

  • 2015 - 2015

  Recruited to leverage my corporate development and licensing expertise. Recruited to leverage my corporate development and licensing expertise.



Pandora

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

  • Apr 2010 - Sep 2014

  Growth and Scale | IPO and Capital Markets | COGS Management | Government Affairs -- Built and scaled to support revenue growth from $5M to $1B+, from 130 employees to over 1,400 employees, from offices in three domestic cities to offices in more than 25 domestic cities and three countries, and from 45 million registered users to over 250 million registered users. -- Member of executive leadership team that executed successful private financings in 2010, $240M in 2011 initial… Show more Growth and Scale | IPO and Capital Markets | COGS Management | Government Affairs -- Built and scaled to support revenue growth from $5M to $1B+, from 130 employees to over 1,400 employees, from offices in three domestic cities to offices in more than 25 domestic cities and three countries, and from 45 million registered users to over 250 million registered users. -- Member of executive leadership team that executed successful private financings in 2010, $240M in 2011 initial public offerings, and a 2013 secondary public offering of $520M. -- Harnessed the power of litigation, corporate development, government affairs, legislation drafting, and M&A experience to challenge outdated business models and achieve more equitable systemic royalty distribution to musicians. Show less Growth and Scale | IPO and Capital Markets | COGS Management | Government Affairs -- Built and scaled to support revenue growth from $5M to $1B+, from 130 employees to over 1,400 employees, from offices in three domestic cities to offices in more than 25 domestic cities and three countries, and from 45 million registered users to over 250 million registered users. -- Member of executive leadership team that executed successful private financings in 2010, $240M in 2011 initial… Show more Growth and Scale | IPO and Capital Markets | COGS Management | Government Affairs -- Built and scaled to support revenue growth from $5M to $1B+, from 130 employees to over 1,400 employees, from offices in three domestic cities to offices in more than 25 domestic cities and three countries, and from 45 million registered users to over 250 million registered users. -- Member of executive leadership team that executed successful private financings in 2010, $240M in 2011 initial public offerings, and a 2013 secondary public offering of $520M. -- Harnessed the power of litigation, corporate development, government affairs, legislation drafting, and M&A experience to challenge outdated business models and achieve more equitable systemic royalty distribution to musicians. Show less



Axiom

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member, Attorney Bench

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2010



CNET

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Vice President and Assistant General Counsel

  • Apr 2000 - May 2007



Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate

  • 1998 - 2000



Goodwin

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate

  • 1995 - 1998