Experience

Social Venture Partners Austin

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

• Partner

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  What is SVP Austin? A group of business and community leaders working together to provide pro bono advice and resources to nonprofits/social enterprises in Central Texas. As an affiliate of Social Venture Partners International, we are part of a global network of 3,400 philanthropists in more than 40 markets around the world committed to mobilizing people and leveraging resources to make lasting change locally. What is SVP Austin? A group of business and community leaders working together to provide pro bono advice and resources to nonprofits/social enterprises in Central Texas. As an affiliate of Social Venture Partners International, we are part of a global network of 3,400 philanthropists in more than 40 markets around the world committed to mobilizing people and leveraging resources to make lasting change locally.



Austin Career Institute

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Institutional Advisory Committee

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  ACI's trade school mission is to lift low-income individuals, Veterans, displaced or laid off workers and New Americans into better paying, in demand careers through quality, short-term education using Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles, while simultaneously filling industry labor shortages, reducing the amount of government dependency, and strengthening the US Economy. ACI's vision is transforming workforce challenges into opportunities through innovative education and… Show more ACI's trade school mission is to lift low-income individuals, Veterans, displaced or laid off workers and New Americans into better paying, in demand careers through quality, short-term education using Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles, while simultaneously filling industry labor shortages, reducing the amount of government dependency, and strengthening the US Economy. ACI's vision is transforming workforce challenges into opportunities through innovative education and collaborative partnerships with leading community service providers, enabling upward mobility. The vision meshes perfectly with our trade school mission. Show less ACI's trade school mission is to lift low-income individuals, Veterans, displaced or laid off workers and New Americans into better paying, in demand careers through quality, short-term education using Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles, while simultaneously filling industry labor shortages, reducing the amount of government dependency, and strengthening the US Economy. ACI's vision is transforming workforce challenges into opportunities through innovative education and… Show more ACI's trade school mission is to lift low-income individuals, Veterans, displaced or laid off workers and New Americans into better paying, in demand careers through quality, short-term education using Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles, while simultaneously filling industry labor shortages, reducing the amount of government dependency, and strengthening the US Economy. ACI's vision is transforming workforce challenges into opportunities through innovative education and collaborative partnerships with leading community service providers, enabling upward mobility. The vision meshes perfectly with our trade school mission. Show less



Silicon Hills Academy

• Board Member

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Silicon Hill Academy (SHA) is a 6-12 charter school seeking to launch in the 2024-2025 school year, first in Austin (78741), and then subsequent campuses in San Antonio (78201) and Houston (77045) over five years. Silicon Hill Academy (SHA) is a 6-12 charter school seeking to launch in the 2024-2025 school year, first in Austin (78741), and then subsequent campuses in San Antonio (78201) and Houston (77045) over five years.



Workforce Solutions Capital Area

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jul 2021 - Jun 2023

  Workforce Solutions Capital Area is the leading provider of talent in the region. We connect employers and job seekers. Each year we help over 5,000 local employers find qualified, motivated workers and put over 40,000 people to work. We work to connect and align the efforts of the regional workforce system and to leverage and invest community resources in the development of human capital. Through collaboration and strategic partnerships, we’re leading the way in the… Show more Workforce Solutions Capital Area is the leading provider of talent in the region. We connect employers and job seekers. Each year we help over 5,000 local employers find qualified, motivated workers and put over 40,000 people to work. We work to connect and align the efforts of the regional workforce system and to leverage and invest community resources in the development of human capital. Through collaboration and strategic partnerships, we’re leading the way in the development of a world-class workforce that gives the Travis County/Austin-area a competitive edge in the global economy. Our programs serve both local youth and adults. Show less Workforce Solutions Capital Area is the leading provider of talent in the region. We connect employers and job seekers. Each year we help over 5,000 local employers find qualified, motivated workers and put over 40,000 people to work. We work to connect and align the efforts of the regional workforce system and to leverage and invest community resources in the development of human capital. Through collaboration and strategic partnerships, we’re leading the way in the… Show more Workforce Solutions Capital Area is the leading provider of talent in the region. We connect employers and job seekers. Each year we help over 5,000 local employers find qualified, motivated workers and put over 40,000 people to work. We work to connect and align the efforts of the regional workforce system and to leverage and invest community resources in the development of human capital. Through collaboration and strategic partnerships, we’re leading the way in the development of a world-class workforce that gives the Travis County/Austin-area a competitive edge in the global economy. Our programs serve both local youth and adults. Show less


Literacy Coalition of Central Texas
• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Chief Executive Officer

  • Feb 2021 - May 2023


Ichor Strategies

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Mar 2019 - Sep 2022

  Analysis of the political, philanthropic, and socioeconomic environment for Fortune 1000 companies wanting to expand into Austin market. Provided recommendations on the development and enhancement of corporate responsibility (CRE) programs, and developed custom nonprofit partnership engagement lists. Analysis of the political, philanthropic, and socioeconomic environment for Fortune 1000 companies wanting to expand into Austin market. Provided recommendations on the development and enhancement of corporate responsibility (CRE) programs, and developed custom nonprofit partnership engagement lists.


The Kindness Campaign
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• Executive Director

  • Apr 2018 - Jan 2021

Kimbia - Now GiveGab Donation Forms
• Director of Partnership Development

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
• United States
• Performing Arts
• 300 - 400 Employee
• Director of Government and Community Engagement

  • Apr 2014 - Mar 2015

New York State Executive Chamber
• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Senior Policy Analyst- Civil Rights and Labor

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2014

Wildlife Conservation Society
• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee
• Director of Government and Community Affairs

  • Sep 2007 - Sep 2011

New York Botanical Garden
• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 300 - 400 Employee
• Director of Government Relations

  • Feb 2007 - Sep 2007

New York State Senate
• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee
• Director of Policy

  • Dec 2005 - Dec 2006

New York City Council
• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee
• Director of Policy and Legislative Counsel

  • May 2000 - Dec 2005