Director of People and Operations

• May 2022 - Present

Responsible for setting vision and leading the organization’s human resources, talent management, internal operations, and organizational culture functions. As a member of the senior leadership team, together with our trustees, help drive and scale vision for foundation, based on our mission, people, and values. The foundation and grantmaking efforts focuses exclusively on enhancing education, funding efforts both inside and outside of school in the areas of early childhood, informal… Show more Responsible for setting vision and leading the organization’s human resources, talent management, internal operations, and organizational culture functions. As a member of the senior leadership team, together with our trustees, help drive and scale vision for foundation, based on our mission, people, and values. The foundation and grantmaking efforts focuses exclusively on enhancing education, funding efforts both inside and outside of school in the areas of early childhood, informal STEM education, and K-9 programs that include supporting educators and student-centered learning environments. Show less Responsible for setting vision and leading the organization’s human resources, talent management, internal operations, and organizational culture functions. As a member of the senior leadership team, together with our trustees, help drive and scale vision for foundation, based on our mission, people, and values. The foundation and grantmaking efforts focuses exclusively on enhancing education, funding efforts both inside and outside of school in the areas of early childhood, informal… Show more Responsible for setting vision and leading the organization’s human resources, talent management, internal operations, and organizational culture functions. As a member of the senior leadership team, together with our trustees, help drive and scale vision for foundation, based on our mission, people, and values. The foundation and grantmaking efforts focuses exclusively on enhancing education, funding efforts both inside and outside of school in the areas of early childhood, informal STEM education, and K-9 programs that include supporting educators and student-centered learning environments. Show less

Content Interview Subject Matter Expert

• Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

Leveraging personal functional expertise, evaluate and conduct intensive content interviews for candidates for CEO and senior-level roles within areas of operations, development, talent, and non-profit management. Advise internal team and external clients on candidates to support in hiring decisions. Leveraging personal functional expertise, evaluate and conduct intensive content interviews for candidates for CEO and senior-level roles within areas of operations, development, talent, and non-profit management. Advise internal team and external clients on candidates to support in hiring decisions.

Chief Operating Officer

• Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

Oversaw the non-instructional systems and functions of K-12 college preparatory community of six schools and $50M annual budget as a means to improve academic outcomes. Supervised cross-functional team of network directors in the areas of HR & Talent, Operations, IT, and Enrollment. Devised 3-year strategic organizational plan to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all critical operations. Administered the operational relaunch of 6 schools and innovated now-sector standard COVID-19… Show more Oversaw the non-instructional systems and functions of K-12 college preparatory community of six schools and $50M annual budget as a means to improve academic outcomes. Supervised cross-functional team of network directors in the areas of HR & Talent, Operations, IT, and Enrollment. Devised 3-year strategic organizational plan to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all critical operations. Administered the operational relaunch of 6 schools and innovated now-sector standard COVID-19 safety and quarantine practices for 400 staff and 2200 students. Show less Oversaw the non-instructional systems and functions of K-12 college preparatory community of six schools and $50M annual budget as a means to improve academic outcomes. Supervised cross-functional team of network directors in the areas of HR & Talent, Operations, IT, and Enrollment. Devised 3-year strategic organizational plan to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all critical operations. Administered the operational relaunch of 6 schools and innovated now-sector standard COVID-19… Show more Oversaw the non-instructional systems and functions of K-12 college preparatory community of six schools and $50M annual budget as a means to improve academic outcomes. Supervised cross-functional team of network directors in the areas of HR & Talent, Operations, IT, and Enrollment. Devised 3-year strategic organizational plan to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all critical operations. Administered the operational relaunch of 6 schools and innovated now-sector standard COVID-19 safety and quarantine practices for 400 staff and 2200 students. Show less

Sr. Director Of Operations and Strategic Planning

• Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

Headed the development of regional growth strategy and Vision 2025 plan, while managing operations over multiple sites of 1000+ constituents. Expanded donor portfolio and engaged corporate partners through mentor and volunteer opportunities to students in support of mission. Orchestrated the first regional operations retreat to establish strategy and alignment of goals. Conducted regional staff climate survey and chaired cross-functional committee to produce engagement tools based on… Show more Headed the development of regional growth strategy and Vision 2025 plan, while managing operations over multiple sites of 1000+ constituents. Expanded donor portfolio and engaged corporate partners through mentor and volunteer opportunities to students in support of mission. Orchestrated the first regional operations retreat to establish strategy and alignment of goals. Conducted regional staff climate survey and chaired cross-functional committee to produce engagement tools based on analysis. Operations lead in the launch of expansion to establish a new operations site in New Jersey. Key Skills: Operational Leadership, Partnership Development, Buy-In Generation, Growth Strategy Development, Infrastructure Improvement, Budget & Cost Optimization, Employee Career Development.

Director Of Development

• Sep 2016 - Aug 2018

Oversaw all aspects of creating and leading the local fundraising team, including hiring, onboarding, goal setting, coaching, and strategic alignment. Raised $4.5M annually from a portfolio of 100+ donors. Oversaw annual in-person and virtual events, volunteering, and mentorship programs. Controlled all aspects of the Year Up New York | New Jersey Leadership Council (Junior Board), including scheduling, workflow, and strategic direction.

Senior Director of Partnerships & Business Development

• Jul 2010 - Sep 2016

Facilitated high-touch donor relationships with national brands. Secured 7-figure corporate partnership gifts in support of $100M development campaign. Formulated mission driven marketing and engagement strategy and collateral. Collaborated with key stakeholders to align goals and secure support and commitment to objectives. Key Skills: Partner Buy-In Generation, Donor Engagement & Retention, Employee Engagement.

Feedback Manager, Operations

• Jun 2007 - Jul 2010

Supported the operational scale of DonorsChoose from having a regional to a national footprint. Oversaw feedback operations function that encompasses project submissions and student thank-you notes that forge meaningful connections between donors and classrooms across the country. One of my key achievements was digitizing this process, accelerating operations from 11.1 to 1.8 days and saving $3.5M in expenses over 5 years as a result. I also set up the first-ever social committee at… Show more Supported the operational scale of DonorsChoose from having a regional to a national footprint. Oversaw feedback operations function that encompasses project submissions and student thank-you notes that forge meaningful connections between donors and classrooms across the country. One of my key achievements was digitizing this process, accelerating operations from 11.1 to 1.8 days and saving $3.5M in expenses over 5 years as a result. I also set up the first-ever social committee at this role, improving staff morale and retention as DonorsChoose went through rapid growth and scale. Key Skills: Organization Expansion & Staffing, Process Digitization, Expense Reduction, Staff Satisfaction & Retention.

Director of Customer Service

• Sep 2001 - Jun 2007