Experience

Change Finance, PBC

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Chief Executive Officer

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• President, COO & Co-Founder

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

• President & COO

  • Apr 2019 - Jul 2022

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

• COO/CCO

  • Aug 2016 - Apr 2019

  Washington D.C. Metro Area



DaizyLogik

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Client Engagement

  • Apr 2016 - Sep 2016

  Washington D.C. Metro Area



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Affairs Specialist, Environment, Science, Technology & Health, U.S. Embassy Beijing

  • Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  Beijing City, China • Represented the United States on environmental, science, and space issues with the Chinese government, third country diplomats, and civil society agencies • Planned and participated in high-level, bi-lateral government-to-government dialogues on sensitive topics in environment, science, and space including the first-ever United States – China Civil Space Dialogue • Developed analysis and reporting on topics including air pollution, energy policy, climate change, green finance, carbon… Show more • Represented the United States on environmental, science, and space issues with the Chinese government, third country diplomats, and civil society agencies • Planned and participated in high-level, bi-lateral government-to-government dialogues on sensitive topics in environment, science, and space including the first-ever United States – China Civil Space Dialogue • Developed analysis and reporting on topics including air pollution, energy policy, climate change, green finance, carbon trading, and space policy • Authored report on climate change and Chinese energy policy selected from among hundreds of reports to headline Secretary of State’s daily briefing • Guided U.S. Embassy policy on air pollution monitoring and mitigation

• Family Member Employment Coordinator, US Embassy Beijing

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Beijing City, China Responsible for a portfolio of approximately 100 positions designed for family members of US personnel assigned to the U.S. Embassy. Managed recruiting, hiring, employment, and departure procedures.



Agora Partnerships

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

• Chief Operating/Strategy Officer

  • Mar 2011 - Feb 2014

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Advised program team on design and execution of Accelerator Program to enable participating companies to obtain more than $11.1 million of investment capital • Raised more than $600,000 (75% of annual operating budget) as leader of institutional fundraising initiatives and development of a multi-year strategy to build financial sustainability including preparation of an innovative prospectus designed to raise $5 million in philanthropic funding • Built and managed strategic partnerships… Show more • Advised program team on design and execution of Accelerator Program to enable participating companies to obtain more than $11.1 million of investment capital • Raised more than $600,000 (75% of annual operating budget) as leader of institutional fundraising initiatives and development of a multi-year strategy to build financial sustainability including preparation of an innovative prospectus designed to raise $5 million in philanthropic funding • Built and managed strategic partnerships with funders, program collaborators, and service providers to grow organizational capacity and deliver best-in-class services to beneficiaries • Directed human resource management including hiring, structuring of fellowship and internship programs, direct supervision of permanent and temporary staff, and long-term human resources planning, and grew the team from 10 to more than 20 Show less



Lowsen Business Advisory

• Owner and Principal

  • Jun 2009 - 2014

  • Implemented prototype knowledge management system; performed quantitative and qualitative analysis on airport capital planning process design covering more than 50 airports and transportation agencies; authored report on 30-50 year technology, economic, environmental, and social trends to inform long-range transportation system planning; handled documentation, performance monitoring, and follow-on planning for a state Department of Transportation organizational restructuring project; and… Show more • Implemented prototype knowledge management system; performed quantitative and qualitative analysis on airport capital planning process design covering more than 50 airports and transportation agencies; authored report on 30-50 year technology, economic, environmental, and social trends to inform long-range transportation system planning; handled documentation, performance monitoring, and follow-on planning for a state Department of Transportation organizational restructuring project; and supported a variety of other city, state, and national level transportation projects • Provided strategic consulting, business management services, and outsourced resume writing for boutique career counseling firm • Contributed to development of business plan that was successfully used to raise investment capital for a restaurant in Germany • Developed Salesforce-based relationship and workflow management system for leading academic journal Show less



Ethos Technologies

• China
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Department Head, .NET Web Solutions

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  As a Department Head at Ethos, I was responsible for a division comprising approximately 20% of the company's employees. As a member of Ethos's senior management team, I worked with the CEO, other founders and other department heads to set strategy for the company, standardize work procedures and oversee company operations. I oversaw all aspects of my organization, including resourcing, performance, recruiting, and training. • Managed 45+ software developers and project managers… Show more As a Department Head at Ethos, I was responsible for a division comprising approximately 20% of the company's employees. As a member of Ethos's senior management team, I worked with the CEO, other founders and other department heads to set strategy for the company, standardize work procedures and oversee company operations. I oversaw all aspects of my organization, including resourcing, performance, recruiting, and training. • Managed 45+ software developers and project managers including assignments, mentoring, professional development and performance management. • Formulated and implemented strategy for managing through financial crisis to create over RMB500,000 in monthly savings within 3 months. • Created company-wide performance management process to ensure timely feedback, consistency in raise and promotion decisions and effective time-management for managers. • Developed and delivered project management training for project managers throughout the company. • Designed strategy for new sales channel including ROI analysis, business case, stakeholder buy-in, market research, and marketing plan. • Managed international clients from pre-sales through project delivery and project close. Show less



Wf360

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Apr 2007 - Aug 2007

  MBA summer internship: Program Coordinator at Wf360. My responsibilities included partnership management, new business development and product sales and marketing. • Designed consulting packages on women’s and customer networking for financial institutions, women’s organizations, telecommunications companies, and the US Army. • Obtained over $150,000 in sponsorships for flagship networking event at the New York Stock Exchange and other Wf360 programs. • Spearheaded implementation… Show more MBA summer internship: Program Coordinator at Wf360. My responsibilities included partnership management, new business development and product sales and marketing. • Designed consulting packages on women’s and customer networking for financial institutions, women’s organizations, telecommunications companies, and the US Army. • Obtained over $150,000 in sponsorships for flagship networking event at the New York Stock Exchange and other Wf360 programs. • Spearheaded implementation of salesforce.com customer relationship management system. Show less



Seagate

• Entertainment
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Jul 1999 - Jul 2006

  Scotts Valley, CA During my time at Seagate my responsibilities ranged from process design and implementation to training to project and program management. As part of managing large-scale programs I had responsibility to select and manage vendors, to manage off-shore and outsourcing relationships and to develop governance strategies. Program Manager, 2003-2006 • Managed five million dollar program to implement enterprise web content and globalization management systems, redesign and launch… Show more During my time at Seagate my responsibilities ranged from process design and implementation to training to project and program management. As part of managing large-scale programs I had responsibility to select and manage vendors, to manage off-shore and outsourcing relationships and to develop governance strategies. Program Manager, 2003-2006 • Managed five million dollar program to implement enterprise web content and globalization management systems, redesign and launch corporate websites with global marketing focus. • Conducted return on investment analysis and presented results to executive management to secure multiple rounds of funding for five million dollar program. • Created and implemented new governance and project management procedures for in-sourced development team based in Singapore and China and served as United States/Asia liaison. • Formulated strategies for localizing websites and applications and presented findings to executive management. • Mentored IT Program Managers and Software Developers in writing skills, project and program management processes, and career development. • Earned Key Contributor Award (awarded annually to top employees) for 2002 & 2003. Six Sigma Brown Belt, 2001-2003 • Developed and delivered specialized Six Sigma training for 100 IT professionals, trainers and staff. • Created materials used to train approximately 500 IT staff then integrated into standard Green, Brown and Black Belt training program. • Led cross-functional project team to successfully deliver Six Sigma-based processes for program and portfolio management. IT Process Engineer • Trained teams in project management methodology. • Consulted in selection and implementation of enterprise project tracking software still in use across IT and several other business units. • Facilitated over 50 formal reviews of software development work products. Show less