Experience

Manna Project International

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

• Executive Director

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  Lead a nonprofit organization that operates health, education, and economic empowerment programs in Latin America while building the capacity of U.S. college students and graduates through field work in community development in Ecuador. Led major strategy shift to open a new site in the Ecuadorian Amazon with an indigenous, Kichwa community, and grew cash reserves from 1 year to 6 years despite a hard pandemic. Serve as the key management leader to cultivate relationships with donors, partners, and other key stakeholders, set and manage the organizational budget, and support and oversee programmatic and operational staff. Launched DEI initiatives, including organization's first scholarship for a BIPOC with financial need to volunteer 1 year abroad with no cost. Show less



Raks Thai Foundation

• Thailand
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief of Party

  • Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

  Directed a USAID-PEPFAR supported program, Local Capacity Initiative, that built capacity of HIV/AIDS marginalized groups, in Thailand and Laos, to advocate for better treatment and funding. At Raks Thai Foundation, a member of CARE International, managed a consortium of NGOs to build advocacy capacity of CSOs in Thailand and Laos to ensure sustainability of HIV services to key affected populations in the region. Led strategy, planning and budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and facilitating senior level policy meetings and technical dialogue with the ministries of health, other ministries, and international partners. Assisted USAID/RDMA with effective use and coordination of USAID resources, and supervised the project management support team. Show less



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2017

  Wrote book chapter on sustainable tourism businesses in Thailand for EDM Publishing. Supported youth policy seminar for United Nations in Mongolia. Managed projects in developing partnerships, public education, marketing, fundraising and communications for clients like Fairtrade America, Green America, and World Fair Trade Organization - Asia. Wrote book chapter on sustainable tourism businesses in Thailand for EDM Publishing. Supported youth policy seminar for United Nations in Mongolia. Managed projects in developing partnerships, public education, marketing, fundraising and communications for clients like Fairtrade America, Green America, and World Fair Trade Organization - Asia.



Fair Trade Resource Network

• Executive Director

  • Dec 2008 - May 2014

  Led a 10-year old nonprofit in educating the public about Fair Trade & facilitating multistakeholder collaborations. Grew online and in-person programs by 50-90% despite difficult economic environment and divided movement. Served as a recognized public leader in the movement, created new funding streams, and represented the organization & movement at trade shows, conferences, in the media, and at retail events. Developed & managed education programs and support resources, including World Fair Trade Day campaigns partnering with hundreds of volunteer organizers. Designed & implemented educational webinars, international photo contests & advocacy conferences for the public. Published educational booklets, web pages and presentations. Initiated & strengthened relationships with scores of large & small businesses, international development organizations, volunteer groups, & government agencies. Show less



Mango Tree

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Mar 2007 - Dec 2008

  Led a socially responsible, multicultural business from founder-driven start-up to a sustainable organization. Company designed & produced health education products and services, literacy materials, elementary school learning materials, and environmental education resources. Increased company profitability, grew annual revenue from $150,000 to $300,000, and enlarged staff from 26 to 30 employees. Managed various client projects, including design and production of AIDS treatment training manuals and malaria education flip charts. Created internal company project management system & trained managers to implement it. Show less



Thornton Friends School

• United States
• Education Management

• Teacher-Social Studies

  • Aug 2004 - Feb 2006

  Designed & taught courses in World Cultures, Comparative International Religions, U.S. History, Activism and Sports to special needs students in small, Quaker school. Managed a service learning program. Created outdoor leadership program. Designed & taught courses in World Cultures, Comparative International Religions, U.S. History, Activism and Sports to special needs students in small, Quaker school. Managed a service learning program. Created outdoor leadership program.



Hyde Leadership Public Charter School

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher-Social Studies

  • Aug 2003 - Jun 2004

  Designed & taught 90 underserved students in 11th grade civics & 12th grade ethics courses. Integrated school philosophy of character development and leadership into classes, service learning and advisor programs. Designed & taught 90 underserved students in 11th grade civics & 12th grade ethics courses. Integrated school philosophy of character development and leadership into classes, service learning and advisor programs.



Close Up Foundation

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Instructor

  • Jan 2000 - May 2004

  Led one-week, experiential education programs in DC for high school students about civics, politics, history and social issues. Created curricula, experiential teaching methods and site visits for very diverse groups of 18-300 students. Worked very effectively with youth from different cultures as groups came from Native America reservations, inner city African American & Latino communities, Puerto Rico, Alaska Native villages, and Eastern European countries. Also led week-long programs for U.S. residents to Hawaii, focused on multicultural understanding and Asia-Pacific policy. Show less



Global Routes

• India
• Textile Manufacturing

• Trip Leader

  • Jul 2000 - Aug 2003

  Led summer trips of high school students to Costa Rica, Ecuador, Thailand & Cuba for community service, ecotravel & personal growth. Led intercultural and service learning trips for 18 high school students during 4-6 week stays in a rural village of 4 developing countries. Supervised host country staff and U.S. volunteers in site selection, home stays, service learning projects, cultural events and adventure travel. Served as in-country head for all program, volunteer, emergency and organization functions. Represented organization with government officials and host country media. Designed and administered cross-cultural training sessions for student volunteers over many weeks. Facilitated personal growth, team-building and academic workshops for volunteers. Developed and managed program monitoring & evaluation system using written surveys, group feedback sessions, and one-on-one interviews. Show less



Co-op America

• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Business Membership Coordinator

  • Mar 1997 - Jul 2003

  Marketed membership services and benefits to 2000 businesses in the most prominent socially and environmentally responsible business trade association. Organized national reception, trade shows and outreach. Marketed membership services and benefits to 2000 businesses in the most prominent socially and environmentally responsible business trade association. Organized national reception, trade shows and outreach.



GYLP

• China
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

• Faculty trip leader

  • 2002 - 2002

  Led college student trip exploring environmental careers in Australia. Led college student trip exploring environmental careers in Australia.