Experience

Bank Street College of Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Director

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  I have the privilege of connecting donors to Bank Street College of Education's expanding work. A leader in progressive education, Bank Street's guiding belief is that "teaching and learning are expressions of justice. We believe that education is the world's most valuable cultural currency." I have the privilege of connecting donors to Bank Street College of Education's expanding work. A leader in progressive education, Bank Street's guiding belief is that "teaching and learning are expressions of justice. We believe that education is the world's most valuable cultural currency."



St. Louis Public Schools Foundation

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

• President and CEO

  • Nov 2013 - Jul 2021

  Led a fantastic team of community and district leaders to attract community resources and implement innovative strategies for students in the Saint Louis Public Schools. During my tenure, the SLPS Foundation raised over $25 million and pursued new opportunities to ensure the best possible educational options for youth in St. Louis City. Led a fantastic team of community and district leaders to attract community resources and implement innovative strategies for students in the Saint Louis Public Schools. During my tenure, the SLPS Foundation raised over $25 million and pursued new opportunities to ensure the best possible educational options for youth in St. Louis City.



Deaconess Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Nov 2005 - Oct 2013

  Designed and implemented Deaconess Foundation’s major grants initiative, the Deaconess Impact Partnership, in conjuction with Foundation’s senior team. This intensive capacity building program included selecting appropriate agencies, providing counsel to executive directors and boards, awarding funds ($1.5 - $2 million annually), designing professional development opportunities, and evaluating impact. The Deaconess Impact Partnership has been recognized both locally and nationally for its effective capacity building strategies. --Led creation of Foundation’s newest grantmaking initiative which focuses on advocacy, public will building and systems change on behalf of children in poverty in St. Louis. --Oversaw Foundation's external communications including representing Foundation at national conferences. Editor of The Deaconess Spirit, a book that celebrated the Foundation's 125 years of mission ministry.



College Summit

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-founder and Start Up Lead

  • Feb 2004 - Dec 2005

  Led a collaborative effort with the St. Louis Public Schools, University of Missouri-St. Louis, The Vashon Education Compact, and Mayor’s Office to establish nationally-acclaimed college access program in St. Louis region. College Summit-St. Louis has grown to serve over 1700 students in the St. Louis region, and supported the St. Louis Public Schools in raising its college enrollment rate by more than 15% since 2005. Led a collaborative effort with the St. Louis Public Schools, University of Missouri-St. Louis, The Vashon Education Compact, and Mayor’s Office to establish nationally-acclaimed college access program in St. Louis region. College Summit-St. Louis has grown to serve over 1700 students in the St. Louis region, and supported the St. Louis Public Schools in raising its college enrollment rate by more than 15% since 2005.



Independent Consultant

• New York City

• Donahue Consulting

  • 1997 - 2004

  Worked as an independent nonprofit consultant with a specialty in long-term engagements with key clients. Provided strategic planning, research, fundraising, and editorial services. Clients included the NYC Board of Education, The Riverside Church, Public/Private Ventures and Bank Street College of Education. Worked as an independent nonprofit consultant with a specialty in long-term engagements with key clients. Provided strategic planning, research, fundraising, and editorial services. Clients included the NYC Board of Education, The Riverside Church, Public/Private Ventures and Bank Street College of Education.



Henry Street Settlement

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Youth Program Advisor & Development Manager

  • 1993 - 1997

  Advised youth in career exploration and prepared them for internship placements. Developed winning proposals for a range of Henry Street’s homeless, youth, and education programs. Oversaw Henry Street Settlement's publications and marketing material. Helped to maintain and expand the Settlement’s annual fundraising of $18 million. Advised youth in career exploration and prepared them for internship placements. Developed winning proposals for a range of Henry Street’s homeless, youth, and education programs. Oversaw Henry Street Settlement's publications and marketing material. Helped to maintain and expand the Settlement’s annual fundraising of $18 million.



Doubleday

• New York, New York

• Religion Editor

  • 1993 - 1994

  Editorial responsibilities for the Anchor Bible Dictionary Commentary series and original titles in the the religion department. Editorial responsibilities for the Anchor Bible Dictionary Commentary series and original titles in the the religion department.



Beacon Press

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Assistant

  • 1988 - 1991

  Reviewed women's studies, social policy, and religious manuscripts and provided evaluations and editing for the Director. Wrote promotional copy. Coordinated Beacon author appearances and events. Worked on titles including: A Measure of Our Success by Marian Wright Edelman, poetry by Mary Oliver, and Race Matters by Cornel West. Reviewed women's studies, social policy, and religious manuscripts and provided evaluations and editing for the Director. Wrote promotional copy. Coordinated Beacon author appearances and events. Worked on titles including: A Measure of Our Success by Marian Wright Edelman, poetry by Mary Oliver, and Race Matters by Cornel West.