Experience

UCC Church Building & Loan Fund

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • 2012 - Present

  Drawing from experiences to direct the day-to-day fund operations of a $65M loan fund affiliated with the United Church of Christ focusing on financing the construction and development of church properties. Develop and implement strategies to equip church leaders to advance mission through innovative uses of real estate. Lead the execution of faith-driven initiatives to impact economic, social, environmental, and spiritual transformation in distressed U.S. communities. • Championed the development of a new vision statement and strategies for implementation. • Grew loan activities increasing to 55 new loans and $47M in new financing. • Established and launched a consulting practice generating $300K in contracts within the first year. • Authored the first impact investment policy of any UCC financial ministry as well as co-authored the UN-affiliated Alliance of Religion & Conservation’s 2017 publication, Faith in Finance. • Contributor to the founding of FaithInvest a global investment platform for faith-aligned investors. Show less



Congregational Church of South Hempstead United Church of Christ

• Senior Pastor

  • 1995 - 2023

  I provided pastoral leadership and engaged with parishioners to guide spiritual growth and community transformation. Strengthened local and national networks to advance the church as a force for positive change in the community. Facilitated training for up and coming seminarians focused on successful completion of the ordination process. Developed and implemented critical program processes, standards, and strategies. • Expanded membership and programmatic offerings. • Steered a $210K capital campaign eliminating $45K in debt. • Spearheaded the development of the 21st Century Vision strategy. • Successfully established and administered Abundant Communities Together, Inc. a faith-based 501c3 that generates revenue through innovative sustainable development initiatives. • Effectively led a $250K green renovation including the installation of solar panels and reconstruction of church facilities. • Launched five new ministries to generate opportunities for the community and church members to enhance their quality of life. Show less



Independent

• Uganda
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • 2010 - 2012

  Leveraged an opportunity to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing consultation and project leadership on program initiatives conducted by faith-based, nonprofit, and business organizations • Engineered and deployed a $500K green jobs training program providing education to 125 low- income residents resulting in the successful certification of 12 participants as RESNET energy auditors. • Instrumental in the effective positioning of the Church as an Economic Being initiative for the Criterion Institute designed to amplify the role of religion in the global economy. • Selected to collaborate on the analysis and design of projects for the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Show less



Nassau County

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy County Executive, Economic Development

  • 2004 - 2009

  I was selected to oversee the performance and effectiveness of seven county departments and agencies encompassing 140 employees and a $130M budget. Held accountable for developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies focused on enhanced compliance, efficiency, and integrity. Directed the provision of gap financing for the construction or rehabilitation of 2K+ affordable housing units. • Stimulated the financing of $1.2B+ in Nassau County Industrial Development Agency bond financings effectively creating 5.7K+ jobs. • Secured the creation of an Empire Zone resulting in 27 businesses generating $20M in new investments and the creation of 400+ new employment opportunities. • Created the Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund Program attracting $1M in loan capital from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. • Increased lending capacity by $4.9M+ through the establishment of the first small business lending programs. • Expertly managed an $80M redevelopment project within downtown New Cassel effectively securing the first bank, supermarket, and pharmacy within the community as well as creating 200 units of affordable housing. Show less



Sustainable Long Island

• United States

• Executive Director

  • 1998 - 2004

  •Completed visioning events in six Long Island communities with over 3000 participants. Projects from the vision plans were in construction or completed in three of the communities. •Created web-based, interactive GIS maps of Longs Island’s 6000 contaminated properties. •Founded two affiliate organizations, the LI Fund for Sustainable Development (a certified Community Development Financial Institution), and the Long Island Redevelopment Institute (a nonprofit real estate development entity). •Created an individual donor network, 1000 Friends of Long Island. •Served as the Long Island representative on Governor George Pataki’s Quality Communities Advisory Committee. •Secured the first major funding from a national philanthropic organization, a multi-year, $150,000 grant from, the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Show less



W.K. Kellogg Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• KNFP XIII

  • 1993 - 1996

  Toured community development initiatives in 13 states in the U.S. and economic development initiatives in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa. Toured community development initiatives in 13 states in the U.S. and economic development initiatives in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa.



York College/City University of New York

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director of External Relations

  • Dec 1991 - Jul 1995

  Managed the creation of the QPTV public access television studio at York College Coordinated the President's Community Advisory Council Facilitated relationships with community institutions Managed the creation of the QPTV public access television studio at York College Coordinated the President's Community Advisory Council Facilitated relationships with community institutions



Jobs For Youth - NYC

• Program Director

  • 1985 - 1990

  Designed,managed and secured grant funding for pre-employment training for 2500 at-risk youth annually Designed,managed and secured grant funding for pre-employment training for 2500 at-risk youth annually