Experience

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

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

• Associate Vice President

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  New York, NY Volunteers are critical partners in advancing our mission at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. In partnership with the Senior Leadership Team in our National Office, I work to build our organizational capacity to more effectively recruit and engage high-level volunteers across the country. I am also responsible for integrating Volunteer Engagement into our culture more holistically.

• Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement

  • Jul 2018 - Nov 2021

  Northern California In my current role, I am responsible for developing and directing our new national Volunteer Engagement strategy. Volunteers are critical partners in advancing our mission at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. In partnership with the Senior Leadership Team in our National Office, I work to build our organizational capacity to more effectively recruit and engage high-level volunteers across the country. I am also responsible for integrating Volunteer Engagement into our culture more holistically. Show more In my current role, I am responsible for developing and directing our new national Volunteer Engagement strategy. Volunteers are critical partners in advancing our mission at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. In partnership with the Senior Leadership Team in our National Office, I work to build our organizational capacity to more effectively recruit and engage high-level volunteers across the country. I am also responsible for integrating Volunteer Engagement into our culture more holistically.

• Executive Director, Northern California Chapter

  • Mar 2016 - Jul 2018

  Northern California As the Executive Director, I was responsible for strategically growing the Foundation's fundraising, constituent engagement, and program delivery in the Northern California region. I managed major gift fundraising, volunteer engagement, marketing/outreach, and oversaw event fundraising, finance/operations/HR, and program delivery in partnership with the Chapter staff and Board of Directors. I managed a team of 9 staff, over 150 volunteers annually and a budget of $2+ million.



City of Albany Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission

• Commissioner, Vice-Chair (2017-2018), Chair (2019-2020)

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2020

  Albany, CA As Parks and Recreation Commissioner, I serve as an advisor to the City Council on issues related to development and maintenance of parks and green spaces, community recreation programs, and city events in Albany, CA. As a part of the Parks and Recreation Commission, I review and provide feedback on new initiatives and engage with diverse groups of citizens, organizations, businesses and city staff to effectively represent the needs of the community. I was appointed to a 2 year term by the… Show more As Parks and Recreation Commissioner, I serve as an advisor to the City Council on issues related to development and maintenance of parks and green spaces, community recreation programs, and city events in Albany, CA. As a part of the Parks and Recreation Commission, I review and provide feedback on new initiatives and engage with diverse groups of citizens, organizations, businesses and city staff to effectively represent the needs of the community. I was appointed to a 2 year term by the Albany School Board in 2017 and re-appointed to a second term in 2019. Show less



The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Executive Director

  • Feb 2014 - Jan 2016

  Northern California Serve in senior leadership role of Northern California chapter for leading national nonprofit organization. Responsible for staff management, strategic leadership in all development activities, corporate fundraising, and relationship building. Work in tandem with Executive Director to manage 50+ staff team in 4 offices and to work with volunteer leadership boards in 3 locations. Completed merger of multiple chapters into one and assisted in internal and external post-merger integration… Show more Serve in senior leadership role of Northern California chapter for leading national nonprofit organization. Responsible for staff management, strategic leadership in all development activities, corporate fundraising, and relationship building. Work in tandem with Executive Director to manage 50+ staff team in 4 offices and to work with volunteer leadership boards in 3 locations. Completed merger of multiple chapters into one and assisted in internal and external post-merger integration. Experienced in change management, staff coaching, development, board development, volunteer management, strategic planning and relationship building.

• Senior Director of Donor Development

  • May 2013 - Feb 2014

  San Francisco Bay Area I oversee our development department and am responsible for building our major gifts program, identifying prospects, cultivation and solicitation of individual and foundation donors, donor stewardship, corporate development, staff management for the development and mission teams, budget and financial reporting, serving in a senior leadership role within our Chapter. Served as the Interim Managing Director of San Francisco office with staff of 25

• Development and Mission Director

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  San Francisco Bay Area Responsible for Donor Development planning, activities, budget, and staff Responsible for all Chapter Mission programs, planning, budget, and staff including patient services, advocacy, and research education

• Patient Services Director

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

  San Francisco, CA -Serve on the senior leadership team at organization -Develop health education programs for patients, families, and health professionals throughout Northern California -Build strategic relationships with hematology/oncology health professionals and build partnerships with treatment centers -Conduct outreach to and inservices at treatment centers and with community organizations -Conduct needs assessments, service planning research, and program evaluations -Lead expansion of… Show more -Serve on the senior leadership team at organization -Develop health education programs for patients, families, and health professionals throughout Northern California -Build strategic relationships with hematology/oncology health professionals and build partnerships with treatment centers -Conduct outreach to and inservices at treatment centers and with community organizations -Conduct needs assessments, service planning research, and program evaluations -Lead expansion of Chapter into East Bay region -Manage department budget and personnel -Develop staff education and mission integration program for the Chapter



National Brain Tumor Society

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Patient Services

  • May 2005 - Nov 2010

  San Francisco, CA • Served as a member of the senior management team pre-, during, and post-merger of two $3+million orgs • Served as senior program director during growth of organization from $1.2 M to $10M over 8 years • Built strategic relationships and collaborations for the organization • Developed, pilot tested, implemented, and evaluated national program models • Developed innovative and responsive programming for cancer patients and health professionals • Managed grants program including… Show more • Served as a member of the senior management team pre-, during, and post-merger of two $3+million orgs • Served as senior program director during growth of organization from $1.2 M to $10M over 8 years • Built strategic relationships and collaborations for the organization • Developed, pilot tested, implemented, and evaluated national program models • Developed innovative and responsive programming for cancer patients and health professionals • Managed grants program including grant writing, building relationships with funders, and report writing • Managed Patient Services section of NBTF Website and did strategic planning for web content development • Coordinated and led caregiver workshops at large medical centers across the United States • Conducted inservice trainings and outreach visits at medical centers across the US to build relationships • Presented research and trainings at national conferences for health professionals • Developed patient publications including brochures, booklets, and fact sheets • Supervised patient services department staff of seven and graduate student interns • Served as spokesperson with media and represented organization locally, nationally and internationally • Launched social media presence for organization including building online patient community, developing a daily blog, creating a Facebook presences, and developing multimedia peer support programs • Created, managed, and tracked departmental budget ($750,000-$1 million)

• Program Manager

  • May 2003 - May 2005

  San Francisco, CA • Developed and updated bilingual health education resources for cancer patients including 15 fact sheets, 6 brochures, and 2 major booklets • Served as Consulting editor and contributing writer to national Search newsletter (circulation 30,000) • Responsible for writing, managing and updating all web content in patient services • Developed, conducted health education programs via teleconference and webinar for up to 700 people • Developed and implemented targeted marketing and… Show more • Developed and updated bilingual health education resources for cancer patients including 15 fact sheets, 6 brochures, and 2 major booklets • Served as Consulting editor and contributing writer to national Search newsletter (circulation 30,000) • Responsible for writing, managing and updating all web content in patient services • Developed, conducted health education programs via teleconference and webinar for up to 700 people • Developed and implemented targeted marketing and outreach plan to promote organization and programs to health professionals and hospitals • Managed and oversaw all Patient Services programs in the US including toll free phone line (10,000 callers per year), web site (60,000 hits per month), publications, multimedia conferences, and financial assistance program



Debnam House Community Center

• Program Assistant/Community Researcher

  • Nov 2000 - May 2002

  Wilmington, DE • Developed and conducted qualitative research project in low-income, urban neighborhood; Gathered community data for needs assessment through community meetings and interviews • Co-led new family food program: Planned and led meetings, taught nutrition lessons to members, communicated with food bank, placed food orders, interacted with parents/members • Built strategic relationships and collaborations for the organization • Managed publicity for annual benefit concert, nearly doubling… Show more • Developed and conducted qualitative research project in low-income, urban neighborhood; Gathered community data for needs assessment through community meetings and interviews • Co-led new family food program: Planned and led meetings, taught nutrition lessons to members, communicated with food bank, placed food orders, interacted with parents/members • Built strategic relationships and collaborations for the organization • Managed publicity for annual benefit concert, nearly doubling audience size • Designed flyers and informational mailings for program participants and board members • Planned daily after school program activities for children aged 5-13 years • Participated in strategic planning for new community center Show less



Rotary International

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Ambassadorial Scholar

  • Jan 2000 - May 2002

  Auckland, New Zealand I served as an Ambassadorial Scholar to New Zealand on behalf of the Rotary Foundation while completing my graduate studies in public health at the University of Auckland. • Addressed 19 Rotary Club meetings throughout New Zealand as keynote speaker • Represented the Ambassadorial Scholar program at regional events of 50+ attendees • Initiated community projects, including work as a volunteer at Starship Children’s Hospital, a Classroom assistant for a primary school, and a… Show more I served as an Ambassadorial Scholar to New Zealand on behalf of the Rotary Foundation while completing my graduate studies in public health at the University of Auckland. • Addressed 19 Rotary Club meetings throughout New Zealand as keynote speaker • Represented the Ambassadorial Scholar program at regional events of 50+ attendees • Initiated community projects, including work as a volunteer at Starship Children’s Hospital, a Classroom assistant for a primary school, and a project assistant for Refugee Education Project Show less



Association To Benefit Child

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Volunteer Programs

  • Aug 1998 - Jan 2000

  New York, NY • Worked directly with homeless, low-income, and special needs families in East Harlem • Managed program of 300+ annual volunteers at seven program sites • Directed agency’s AmeriCorps*VISTA program including recruitment, training and supervision of VISTA members • Wrote annual grant applications for nationally-funded programs, including Ameri*Corps • Researched and produced report on asthma needs of New York City’s homeless children • Organized multi-tier, community-wide… Show more • Worked directly with homeless, low-income, and special needs families in East Harlem • Managed program of 300+ annual volunteers at seven program sites • Directed agency’s AmeriCorps*VISTA program including recruitment, training and supervision of VISTA members • Wrote annual grant applications for nationally-funded programs, including Ameri*Corps • Researched and produced report on asthma needs of New York City’s homeless children • Organized multi-tier, community-wide volunteer recruitment (schools, corporations, web, etc) • Screened, interviewed, and placed all prospective volunteers at seven program sites • Acted as liaison between Program Directors and Executive Staff • Conducted trainings for staff on managing volunteers Show less