Co-Founder / Chief Strategy & Relationships Officer

• May 2020 - Present

I'm grateful for my diverse professional journey which took me from the real estate industry, to banking and financial services into the nonprofit sector using my skills in developing and cultivating relationships as the thread for expanding the organization's customer/supporter base and increasing revenues/donations. But there was something missing... The light began to shine during my isolation while we all quarantined in the spring of 2020 due to the corona virus pandemic. It occured to me while reflecting on what we were experiencing that there were too many inequities within our economic system that needed to be addressed. It was an opportunity to engage and encourage purpose minded enterprises to re-imagine capitalism. Creating a consultancy in collaboration with experts in diverse disciplines who agreed that the business paradigms of the past centuries were no longer relevant. I now have found my purpose: Encourage leaders of corporations to move towards conscious responsible capitalism for measurable impact. Support mission driven entrepreneurs in their quest to improve societal flaws while creating profits for their investors.

VP Business Development & Strategic Partnership Consultant

• Sep 2019 - Present

EVP - Relationship Management at Chairseven Companies

• Oct 2018 - Jul 2019

Chairseven works directly with clients to identify and bring new and innovative products to market; all at different service levels, including advisory, software development and design, and team enhancement. The primary mission is to drive engagement with content, foster the learning process with exciting materials, and help clients to realize their revenue potential through the use of new media. Chairseven works directly with clients to identify and bring new and innovative products to market; all at different service levels, including advisory, software development and design, and team enhancement. The primary mission is to drive engagement with content, foster the learning process with exciting materials, and help clients to realize their revenue potential through the use of new media.

Development Director

• 2011 - Aug 2018

Leads the development and management of targeted fundraising and cultivation events across various cities in the US. Co-manages with the CEO, team in Lebanon and Board President in the US comprehensive development strategy targeted to worldwide stakeholders. • Donor cultivation: Created targeted events to meet or communicate with present donors in appreciation of their support. Results: obtaining multi-year commitment and/or increased donations. • Prospect Identification and Development: Research and understand interest and motivation of various audiences and targeting initiatives of engagement. Result: expanding constituency and donations.Instrumental in identifying new board members in Lebanon and United States. • Corporate Partnerships/Foundations & Board: Identifying areas of focus of entities interested in TFL’s educational mission by presenting specific projects or programs for potential collaboration. Results: Partnerships formed with Consulates in NY & LA, Arab Association of Businessmen, Lalique USA, White and Case. • Since 2011: Grew constituency by 75%. Increased donor base by 50% and raised over $350,000 of new funds since 2015 from individuals. Increased visibility in cities beyond NY such as LA, DC, Miami and Boston by identifying ambassadors and advisory board members to advocate for the mission at events. • Created and managed various special events to engage diverse stakeholders with the goal of advancing the mission of Teach For Lebanon, some examples: Panel Discussion at Barnard College, Ticketed Dinner at Lebanese restaurant, Presentation at Alliance Bernstein featuring Donna Shalala, Donor Appreciation Reception at Lalique USA.

Registered Representative / Financial Advisor

• Nov 2005 - Nov 2010

• Identified and developed new business employing various referral sources and networking venues — grew assets under management by 20% annually. • Marketed financial services/products to businesses and individuals linked to investments, insurance products, and retirement plans. Cultivated relationships with clients by cross-selling insurance and investment products within a comprehensive financial plan. • Encouraged agency to participate in community engagement initiatives such as “Girls Going Places” program and organized numerous networking events to promote company brand. • Developed partner relations with accounting, legal, and banking professionals.

Banking Relationship Officer / Licensed Securities Broker

• Oct 2000 - Mar 2005

• Cultivated and serviced non-US resident high net worth clients from Europe and the Middle East by cross-selling banking, investment, credit and trust products and services. Instrumental in expanding group revenues by 10%. • Opened new individual accounts, reviewing all necessary identifying documentation with full Customer Due Diligence under Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures of bank and in compliance with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). • Opened corporate accounts for high-net worth individuals verifying updated Certificates of Incorporation and By-Laws, along with other documentation to ensure compliance with bank procedures and all requirements under the Patriot Act. • Collaborated and liaised with Operations and Compliance Departments to ensure superior service in funds transfer processing, investment product purchasing, loan demands/repayments, and general accounts management.

Executive Assistant to General Manager and SVP - Business Development

• Jul 1997 - Oct 2000

• Coordinated with operations department to assist executives and facilitated transactions with Foreign Exchange, Money Transfer and Loan departments. • Promoted marketing plan to introduce the bank to the Treasury of Fortune 1000 companies. • Managed schedules, coordinated travel, prepared expense reports, and created and edited correspondence. • Coordinated with operations department to assist executives and facilitated transactions with Foreign Exchange, Money Transfer and Loan departments. • Promoted marketing plan to introduce the bank to the Treasury of Fortune 1000 companies. • Managed schedules, coordinated travel, prepared expense reports, and created and edited correspondence.