Experience

The Marfan Foundation

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

• Development Manager

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Planning and executing The Marfan Foundation's signature event, Walk For Victory, in key markets nationwide. Bringing people affected by Marfan Syndrome and related conditions together for community building and peer-to-peer fundraising. Planning and executing The Marfan Foundation's signature event, Walk For Victory, in key markets nationwide. Bringing people affected by Marfan Syndrome and related conditions together for community building and peer-to-peer fundraising.



Children's of Alabama

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator of Community Development

  • Jul 2019 - Nov 2023

  Empowering community and corporate partners to raise funds and awareness for Children's of Alabama. A team player on the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals/Cause Marketing team. Advisor to Miracle Network Dance Marathon programs and Extra Life Peer to Peer fundraising program. Manages the Walmart/Sam's Club fundraising campaign, the hospital's largest corporate partner. Empowering community and corporate partners to raise funds and awareness for Children's of Alabama. A team player on the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals/Cause Marketing team. Advisor to Miracle Network Dance Marathon programs and Extra Life Peer to Peer fundraising program. Manages the Walmart/Sam's Club fundraising campaign, the hospital's largest corporate partner.



Community Food Bank of Central Alabama

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

• Special Projects Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  Projects included: - Coordinated a comprehensive research study of food pantries in 12-county service area, including management of research fellow and 40+ data collection volunteers. - Designed and implemented the state's first Commodity Supplemental Food Program, a federal senior food box program. During program pilot, established 21 distribution sites and enrollment of 990+ seniors. - Conducted organizational technology assessment: evaluated current systems, prioritized and planned… Show more Projects included: - Coordinated a comprehensive research study of food pantries in 12-county service area, including management of research fellow and 40+ data collection volunteers. - Designed and implemented the state's first Commodity Supplemental Food Program, a federal senior food box program. During program pilot, established 21 distribution sites and enrollment of 990+ seniors. - Conducted organizational technology assessment: evaluated current systems, prioritized and planned for improvements, selected vendors via extensive RFP process. Implemented improvements, including conducting data migration, staff training, and change management coaching. - Wrote grant proposals and program evaluations. Secured $90,000+ in grant funding. Show less Projects included: - Coordinated a comprehensive research study of food pantries in 12-county service area, including management of research fellow and 40+ data collection volunteers. - Designed and implemented the state's first Commodity Supplemental Food Program, a federal senior food box program. During program pilot, established 21 distribution sites and enrollment of 990+ seniors. - Conducted organizational technology assessment: evaluated current systems, prioritized and planned… Show more Projects included: - Coordinated a comprehensive research study of food pantries in 12-county service area, including management of research fellow and 40+ data collection volunteers. - Designed and implemented the state's first Commodity Supplemental Food Program, a federal senior food box program. During program pilot, established 21 distribution sites and enrollment of 990+ seniors. - Conducted organizational technology assessment: evaluated current systems, prioritized and planned for improvements, selected vendors via extensive RFP process. Implemented improvements, including conducting data migration, staff training, and change management coaching. - Wrote grant proposals and program evaluations. Secured $90,000+ in grant funding. Show less



The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

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

• Hospital Outreach Specialist

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2018

  Brought the joy, possibility, and camaraderie of summer camp to hospitalized children. Adapted craft projects, games, and special activity groups to patients' interests and abilities, while empowering children to make choices, take risks, and just "be kids." Met the unique psychosocial and developmental needs of hospitalized children and their families with humor, compassion, and sensitivity. Organized and executed large scale special events, managed volunteers, and spearheaded… Show more Brought the joy, possibility, and camaraderie of summer camp to hospitalized children. Adapted craft projects, games, and special activity groups to patients' interests and abilities, while empowering children to make choices, take risks, and just "be kids." Met the unique psychosocial and developmental needs of hospitalized children and their families with humor, compassion, and sensitivity. Organized and executed large scale special events, managed volunteers, and spearheaded important "behind the scenes" work to make our organization more effective, efficient, and professional. Show less Brought the joy, possibility, and camaraderie of summer camp to hospitalized children. Adapted craft projects, games, and special activity groups to patients' interests and abilities, while empowering children to make choices, take risks, and just "be kids." Met the unique psychosocial and developmental needs of hospitalized children and their families with humor, compassion, and sensitivity. Organized and executed large scale special events, managed volunteers, and spearheaded… Show more Brought the joy, possibility, and camaraderie of summer camp to hospitalized children. Adapted craft projects, games, and special activity groups to patients' interests and abilities, while empowering children to make choices, take risks, and just "be kids." Met the unique psychosocial and developmental needs of hospitalized children and their families with humor, compassion, and sensitivity. Organized and executed large scale special events, managed volunteers, and spearheaded important "behind the scenes" work to make our organization more effective, efficient, and professional. Show less



Fulton County Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education Teacher

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Taught sixth grade social studies, reading, and math to diverse groups of learners in settings ranging from 1:1 instruction to team-taught classes of 40. Wrote and implemented IEPs while fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion between general education teachers, the special education department, parents and students. Taught sixth grade social studies, reading, and math to diverse groups of learners in settings ranging from 1:1 instruction to team-taught classes of 40. Wrote and implemented IEPs while fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion between general education teachers, the special education department, parents and students.