Experience

SEAT Center (Social Enterprise and Training Center)

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

• Senior Director of Special Projects

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Capital District, New York, United States Planning and oversight of community, student and partner initiatives focused on outreach, admissions, and collaborations to help young adults find HOPE and "a seat at the table" through transformative educational and workforce experiences that create a sense of purpose and hope in our communities and connect business to real time solutions.



Not-for-Profit Leadership, Communications and Operations

• Consultant

  • Jul 2009 - Present

  Troy, NY Provide consultation in non-profit organizational management and strategic and communications planning consultation and media relations for select clientele.



LifePath - Supportive Services for Older Adults

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2021 - Sep 2023

  Albany, New York, United States Led the 70-year-old not-for-profit 501(c)(3) with 35+ employees providing supportive services to older adults in New York's Capital Region through provision of congregate meals and social programs at sites throughout Albany County, delivery of Meals on Wheels to homebound individuals and those recovering from illness and injury, outreach programs to mitigate isolation, caregiver support and adult day programs, and celebrating and raising awareness of the ongoing contributions that people age… Show more Led the 70-year-old not-for-profit 501(c)(3) with 35+ employees providing supportive services to older adults in New York's Capital Region through provision of congregate meals and social programs at sites throughout Albany County, delivery of Meals on Wheels to homebound individuals and those recovering from illness and injury, outreach programs to mitigate isolation, caregiver support and adult day programs, and celebrating and raising awareness of the ongoing contributions that people age 60+ continue to make to business and our communities. Show less



Association Development Group, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP for Governance and Strategy

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Albany, New York Area Served as association management division leader and strategic partner managing and growing not-for-profits and trade associations by providing strategies, creative business solutions, exceptional management and marketing approaches to move organizations forward.



Tech Valley Center of Gravity

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director/Incubator Director

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2019

  Troy, New York Served as CEO for this 10,000 sf makerspace, 2,500 sf Prototyping Center and certified NYS 16v incubator "The Manufacturing Incubator" in the heart of downtown Troy, NY. Oversaw day-to-day operations and governance for this creative community of makers, artists, inventors and manufacturers with an abundance of workshops, work stations, tools and meeting spaces. From metal shop to conference room; 3-D printing zone to woodshop; kitchen to fiber arts; laser cutters to electronics; community room… Show more Served as CEO for this 10,000 sf makerspace, 2,500 sf Prototyping Center and certified NYS 16v incubator "The Manufacturing Incubator" in the heart of downtown Troy, NY. Oversaw day-to-day operations and governance for this creative community of makers, artists, inventors and manufacturers with an abundance of workshops, work stations, tools and meeting spaces. From metal shop to conference room; 3-D printing zone to woodshop; kitchen to fiber arts; laser cutters to electronics; community room to consultation corners. This center of creative collaboration is also home to THINQubator, a children’s makerspace that offers STEAM-related programming for families and children. Show less



Association Development Group, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Team Leader for Association Communications

  • Mar 2013 - Jan 2017

  Albany, New York Area Planned and managed events, communications and governance for multiple not-for-profit client organizations, including two statewide professional trade associations (insurance and green industries) and a national association of Catholic parents of LGBT children; coordinated day-to-day operations, serving as central office staff; work with other ADG staff to plan, market and manage client special events, conferences, education programs and advocacy days; developed and executed organizational… Show more Planned and managed events, communications and governance for multiple not-for-profit client organizations, including two statewide professional trade associations (insurance and green industries) and a national association of Catholic parents of LGBT children; coordinated day-to-day operations, serving as central office staff; work with other ADG staff to plan, market and manage client special events, conferences, education programs and advocacy days; developed and executed organizational communications plans. As a member of ADG's senior management team, I worked with fellow team members to manage the company's staff, operations and growing client base. Show less



Alzheimer's Association Colorado Chapter

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Manager of Communications and Advocacy

  • Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Albany, New York Area Managed brand and mobilized broad-based community support for the mission of a 17-county chapter of the national association with the mission to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.



State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Communications and Public Affairs

  • Mar 2001 - Nov 2009

  Chief media, public, government ,community and corporate relations officer, chief protocol officer and records access officer, specifically: developed and oversaw image marketing campaigns; advised the president on public, government and community image matters; wrote speeches and legislative testimony; represented the college on numerous task forces and community organizations, promoted cross-community relationships with area business and government entities; coordinated application and… Show more Chief media, public, government ,community and corporate relations officer, chief protocol officer and records access officer, specifically: developed and oversaw image marketing campaigns; advised the president on public, government and community image matters; wrote speeches and legislative testimony; represented the college on numerous task forces and community organizations, promoted cross-community relationships with area business and government entities; coordinated application and advocacy for federal appropriations; tracked legislation affecting higher education and coordinated advocacy for SUNY-wide and campus specific issues; served as media spokesperson; cultivated relationships with representatives of the news media; researched and promoted possible media stories, oversaw writing and distribution of press releases and media alerts and directed media inquiries; oversaw all college publications, both print and electronic, including college website and social media; servee on Institutional Advancement team, developing communications to assist in the solicitation of private support; served as editor in chief of SUNY Cobleskill Magazine; wrote and maintained corporate communications guidelines and crisis communication plan and served on emergency management team; managed print and copy shop Show less



New York State Restaurant Association

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Communications

  • 1998 - 2001

  Media, public and community relations for 3,800-member statewide trade association, specifically: drafting statements of support and opposition; writing and distribution of press releases, media advisories, editorials and letters to editors; fielding and directing press calls; serving as spokesperson in a direct or advisory capac¬ity; speech and script writing for paid and volunteer leaders; oversight of marketing and advertising initiatives and materials; writing, editing and publishing of… Show more Media, public and community relations for 3,800-member statewide trade association, specifically: drafting statements of support and opposition; writing and distribution of press releases, media advisories, editorials and letters to editors; fielding and directing press calls; serving as spokesperson in a direct or advisory capac¬ity; speech and script writing for paid and volunteer leaders; oversight of marketing and advertising initiatives and materials; writing, editing and publishing of bimonthly newsletter; crisis communication preparation; oversight of trade show marketing and publicity; and special event management. Conducted workshops on newsletter design, press release production, and crisis communication for chapters throughout the state; and provided media training/coaching to regional spokespeople Show less



Villa Mary Immaculate

• Director of Public Relations and Volunteer Services

  • 1995 - 1998

  Media, public and community relations; volunteer recruitment, training and management for skilled nursing facility. Highlights: developed public relations plan; created corporate community service team, developed award-winning programs for non-traditional volunteers



Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce

• Program Coordinator

  • 1990 - 1991

  Staff liaison to Small Business Council and CAPITAL LEADERSHIP program; assisted presi¬dent in development and marketing of Executive Institute for relocating executives.



The Michaels Group

• Marketing Coordinator

  • 1989 - 1990

  Highlights: planned and managed special events; conducted and analyzed market seg¬ment research; and created databases to track advertising effectiveness and post-closing customer satisfaction



The College of Saint Rose

• Executive Secretary to the Vice President

  • 1986 - 1989

  Highlights: formulated and tracked executive budget; conducted research and special proj¬ects; and handled student account disputes



New York State Builders Association

• Legislative Coordinator

  • 1983 - 1986

  Highlights: tracked state legislation affecting industry; prepared and distributed memorandums of opposition and support; planned and managed special events, board meetings and conferences



Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce

• Word Processing Specialist

  • 1981 - 1983

  Provided administrative services and event staffing.