Experience

Collins

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Forest & Landscape Policy Coordinator

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  In this expanded role, I track developments in federal and state forest, fire, and climate policy related to Collins forests and operations, as well as identify, define and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities. I develop and maintain relationships with key partners and representatives, research, identify, develop and respond to opportunities that support internal programs.

• Grant Writer

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Collins has a long-standing commitment to our land, in maintaining the health of the total forest ecosystem. Collins is focusing on re-building our forests and working with other agencies on fire fuels reduction, replanting, and fire prevention. As the grant writer I am seeking funding in accomplishing reforestation.



Hands & Voices

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Director, Hands & Voices HQ

  • Feb 2009 - Present

  - Out of the box fundraising that increased revenue by 15%. - Supported chapters with their fundraising through trainings, toolkits, 1:1 support. - Developed fundraising processes and guidance for chapters. With a passion for supporting and empowering parents with a deaf or hard of hearing child, I provided direct support and education to parents so they could be empowered to support and advocate for their child. In my position I also provide support and developed trainings… Show more - Out of the box fundraising that increased revenue by 15%. - Supported chapters with their fundraising through trainings, toolkits, 1:1 support. - Developed fundraising processes and guidance for chapters. With a passion for supporting and empowering parents with a deaf or hard of hearing child, I provided direct support and education to parents so they could be empowered to support and advocate for their child. In my position I also provide support and developed trainings so our chapters could be sustainable in goverance, oversight, fundraising and programs. I spoke and provided trainings across the United States and Denmark, assisted chapters in their start up efforts from the IRS application up to operational sustainability, provided 1:1 mentorship and guidance, created tool kits for chapters to use in their development plans, provided trainings to chapter boards of directors, garnered corporate sponsors for two national conferences, and became a leader in my field. Show less - Out of the box fundraising that increased revenue by 15%. - Supported chapters with their fundraising through trainings, toolkits, 1:1 support. - Developed fundraising processes and guidance for chapters. With a passion for supporting and empowering parents with a deaf or hard of hearing child, I provided direct support and education to parents so they could be empowered to support and advocate for their child. In my position I also provide support and developed trainings… Show more - Out of the box fundraising that increased revenue by 15%. - Supported chapters with their fundraising through trainings, toolkits, 1:1 support. - Developed fundraising processes and guidance for chapters. With a passion for supporting and empowering parents with a deaf or hard of hearing child, I provided direct support and education to parents so they could be empowered to support and advocate for their child. In my position I also provide support and developed trainings so our chapters could be sustainable in goverance, oversight, fundraising and programs. I spoke and provided trainings across the United States and Denmark, assisted chapters in their start up efforts from the IRS application up to operational sustainability, provided 1:1 mentorship and guidance, created tool kits for chapters to use in their development plans, provided trainings to chapter boards of directors, garnered corporate sponsors for two national conferences, and became a leader in my field. Show less



Non profits

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Fundraising Contractor

  • Jul 2021 - Jan 2023

  Working with non profit organizations on fundraising efforts, leadership development and more. Working with non profit organizations on fundraising efforts, leadership development and more.



Friendly House Inc

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • May 2020 - Jun 2021

  Creating and developing strategies for bringing the organization into the 21st Century with consideration to the infrastructure and community amongst a changing neighborhood. Created a multi-faceted marketing plan to increase exposure in the community. Current goals: - Increase recognition in the community through various marketing channels. - Improve the infrastructure to provide consistency, transparency and inviting for all. - Create an environment that is operationally and… Show more Creating and developing strategies for bringing the organization into the 21st Century with consideration to the infrastructure and community amongst a changing neighborhood. Created a multi-faceted marketing plan to increase exposure in the community. Current goals: - Increase recognition in the community through various marketing channels. - Improve the infrastructure to provide consistency, transparency and inviting for all. - Create an environment that is operationally and culturally more inviting to increase the diversity of staff and board members, and voices at the FH table. - Work with community partners to affect social justice change in the community. - Continue to look at the needs of the community affected by COVID-19 and remain nimble in the services we provide. Show less Creating and developing strategies for bringing the organization into the 21st Century with consideration to the infrastructure and community amongst a changing neighborhood. Created a multi-faceted marketing plan to increase exposure in the community. Current goals: - Increase recognition in the community through various marketing channels. - Improve the infrastructure to provide consistency, transparency and inviting for all. - Create an environment that is operationally and… Show more Creating and developing strategies for bringing the organization into the 21st Century with consideration to the infrastructure and community amongst a changing neighborhood. Created a multi-faceted marketing plan to increase exposure in the community. Current goals: - Increase recognition in the community through various marketing channels. - Improve the infrastructure to provide consistency, transparency and inviting for all. - Create an environment that is operationally and culturally more inviting to increase the diversity of staff and board members, and voices at the FH table. - Work with community partners to affect social justice change in the community. - Continue to look at the needs of the community affected by COVID-19 and remain nimble in the services we provide. Show less



Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

• Canada
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Campaign Excellence

  • Jan 2018 - May 2020

  - Sales and corporate development and training. - volunteer engagement and conflict resolution. - Support chapters in reaching campaign standards and goals. - Exceeded sales goals. https://www.lls.org/childrens-initiative https://www.teamintraining.org/ - Sales and corporate development and training. - volunteer engagement and conflict resolution. - Support chapters in reaching campaign standards and goals. - Exceeded sales goals. https://www.lls.org/childrens-initiative https://www.teamintraining.org/



Girls on the Run Portland Metro

• Executive Director

  • Dec 2015 - Dec 2017

  An innovative leader with extensive experience in non-profit management and donor relations. Proven ability to build relationships in the community, secure and steward donations. - Increased revenue by 49%. - Developed corporate sponsorship packaging that increased sponsors by 85% and included Adidas, Subaru, iQ Bank, and Wells Fargo. An innovative leader with extensive experience in non-profit management and donor relations. Proven ability to build relationships in the community, secure and steward donations. - Increased revenue by 49%. - Developed corporate sponsorship packaging that increased sponsors by 85% and included Adidas, Subaru, iQ Bank, and Wells Fargo.



Hands & Voices of Oregon

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management

• Executive Director/Program Director

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2015

  As the first chapter ED and Guide By Your Side program director, I built relationships around the state with Department of Education, Audiologists, ENT's, EHDI, the Deaf community, and others to provide funding and resources to our chapter. Mentored families of deaf and hard of hearing children on navigating the educational and medical systems. As the first chapter ED and Guide By Your Side program director, I built relationships around the state with Department of Education, Audiologists, ENT's, EHDI, the Deaf community, and others to provide funding and resources to our chapter. Mentored families of deaf and hard of hearing children on navigating the educational and medical systems.