Experience

The Girls' Middle School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advancement Advisor and Strategist

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  The Girls’ Middle School educates girls at a crucial time in life. We create an inclusive environment where academic growth is nourished. A GMS girl discovers her strengths and expresses her voice while respecting the contributions of others. The Girls’ Middle School educates girls at a crucial time in life. We create an inclusive environment where academic growth is nourished. A GMS girl discovers her strengths and expresses her voice while respecting the contributions of others.



East Palo Alto Academy Foundation

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

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2017 - Oct 2022

  East Palo Alto Academy Foundation - EPAAF is an operating foundation for the East Palo Alto Academy, a charter high school serving 360 students who are first-generation, low-income students of color. East Palo Alto Academy Foundation - EPAAF is an operating foundation for the East Palo Alto Academy, a charter high school serving 360 students who are first-generation, low-income students of color.



Aspire Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Director of Advancement, Bay Area

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

  - Build strategies for fundraising for 11 Bay Area schools - Manage portfolio of 200 donors and maintain Advisory Board relationships - Grow and research prospective foundations, individuals and corporations - Adhere to grant guidelines, grant reporting, and ensure the submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the greater Bay Area - Maintain all responsibilities that pertain to fundraising for EPACS and Phoenix Academy - Build strategies for fundraising for 11 Bay Area schools - Manage portfolio of 200 donors and maintain Advisory Board relationships - Grow and research prospective foundations, individuals and corporations - Adhere to grant guidelines, grant reporting, and ensure the submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the greater Bay Area - Maintain all responsibilities that pertain to fundraising for EPACS and Phoenix Academy



Aspire East Palo Alto Charter

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2017

  - Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Local Development Department and fundraising - Support local 16-member Advisory Board and board recruitment - Set and implement annual fundraising strategy and creation and execution of annual campaign - Maintain and cultivate existing and new major donor relationships in conjunction with Aspire Development Team, corporate and local foundations - Lead local foundation grant-writing and grant-reporting efforts - Gift processing and acknowledgment



Feeding San Diego

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

• Director of Programs

  • Jan 2012 - Mar 2014

  - Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Programs Department and 3.3 million dollar budget- Ensure that program objectives are met, including serving 73,000 people per week and distributing 6.2 million pounds of food- Take an active part in fundraising needs for Programs and coordinates marketing and public relations through brochures, press releases, and event coverage in conjunction with the Development Department- Create and maintain community partnerships while introducing FASD Programs to the San Diego community and donors- Adhere to grant guidelines, grant reporting, and ensure the submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports - Work with Programs Department members to set and implement annual program goals and strategic plan- Launch comprehensive surveys to ensure that short term and long term goals are met with program initiatives- Ensure that Programs Department utilizes interns and volunteers to effectively and efficiently operate programs- Supervise, train, and manage all staff members relating to the Programs Department

• Agency Capacity & Advocacy Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Mar 2012

  - Supervised Agency Capacity Coordinator, 160 non- profit agencies & 135 grocery stores through the Fresh Rescue Program- Managed and updated Feeding America San Diego website; helped administer grants to partner agencies- Created Agency Advisory Committee consisting of community leaders; conducted regional meetings with partner agencies