Experience

Athena

• United States
• Engineering Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & Chief Executive Officer

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  Athena is a women's leadership advocate that fast tracks women in STEM through leadership development, mentoring and global advocacy initiatives. By transforming scientists and technologists into corporate leaders, the goal is to widen the bridge and empower 1 million women leading in STEM by 2030. Its 25 year history of advancing women in a global STEM hub marks Athena as a premier women's empowerment advocate. Athena is a women's leadership advocate that fast tracks women in STEM through leadership development, mentoring and global advocacy initiatives. By transforming scientists and technologists into corporate leaders, the goal is to widen the bridge and empower 1 million women leading in STEM by 2030. Its 25 year history of advancing women in a global STEM hub marks Athena as a premier women's empowerment advocate.



Smithson Network

• President & Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

  This San Diego-based concierge business consultancy serves as a strategic advocate, planner and partner. We help fast growing businesses and non-profits create, evangelize and quarterback profitable and sustained outcomes. We offer clients an opportunity-rich network that competitors regard as unmatched in the customer economy. Our partners are organizations, both public and private, that seek to optimize profitability, performance and efficiency. Whether its launching or overseeing a startup or non-profit, driving sales, corporate development, brand management or designing advocacy campaigns for sustained revenue and growth, The Smithson Network is your catalyst for success. Show less



California Life Sciences (CLS)

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President, Business Strategy & Development

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2017

  Executive at the nation’s largest statewide advocacy group for the life sciences sector. Serve as an ambassador to the life sciences community, managing teams in CLSA’s South San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento and Washington, D.C. offices. Responsible for sustaining a statewide membership portfolio comprised of 750+ life sciences companies, research institutes, investors and key stakeholders to drive innovation. Responsible for managing industry partnerships and strategic alliances; crafting and implementing marketing strategies and member programs to deliver impact and ultimately influence favorable policy at local, state and federal levels. Show less



CleanTECH San Diego

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & Chief Operating Officer

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2014

  Chief executive at one of the nation's premier cleantech cluster organizations. Responsible for maintaining a member portfolio of 120 corporations and $1M P&L aimed at driving innovation and piloting commercial breakthrough demonstrations. Responsible for strategic planning and execution, building organization and staff capabilities, and driving outcomes while nurturing an ecosystem that attracts emerging clean technology companies to the region. Reported to Chairman and Board of 40 corporate directors. Major outputs that influenced the region’s trajectory as a global leader in cleantech innovation include: • Support 400% increase in number of regional cleantech companies over 5 years by nurturing a vibrant human ecosystem. • Built and quadrupled the number of member portfolio companies over 5 years by implementing strategic member programs. • Impacted 20% year over year member increase while maintaining a 90% member retention rate by delivering on value proposition. • Facilitated San Diego's 2013 ranking amongst Top 10 U.S. Cities in Cleantech Leadership by branding the region’s accomplishments and collaborations. Show less


U.S. Department of State
• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee
• Director of Government Relations

  • May 2006 - Jun 2007

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee
• Associate Director Of Public Relations (Presidential Appointee)

  • 2003 - 2006

Bush Cheney Presidential Campaign 2004
• RNC Campaign Marshal

  • 2004 - 2004

SWANA
• India
• Advertising Services
• Director of Government Affairs

  • Mar 1999 - Aug 2003

2000 Republican National Convention
• Dale Carnegie Certified Volunteer

  • 2000 - 2000

Coastal Headline News - CNN affiliate
• News Director & Anchor

  • 1995 - 1996

WENC 1220 AM
• News Director

  • 1994 - 1995