Experience

Keep America Beautiful®

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

• President and CEO

  • May 2022 - Present



Points of Light

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

• President for Innovation

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Executive Team member of a non-partisan international nonprofit dedicated to empowering citizens to lead social change through service founded by President George H.W. Bush, based on his famous, “thousand points of light” speech. • Responsible for growth, funding and sustainability of networks of more than 400 nonprofits and companies representing communities in more than 160 locations in 39 countries and a staff of 17 with annual operating budgets of approximately $7… Show more • Executive Team member of a non-partisan international nonprofit dedicated to empowering citizens to lead social change through service founded by President George H.W. Bush, based on his famous, “thousand points of light” speech. • Responsible for growth, funding and sustainability of networks of more than 400 nonprofits and companies representing communities in more than 160 locations in 39 countries and a staff of 17 with annual operating budgets of approximately $7 million. • Strategic partnership leader for corporate and foundation philanthropic giving, signature partnerships, government partnerships conference sponsorships, and fee-based services raising $7.4 million annually. • Leader of recognized center of excellence, The Corporate Institute, dedicated to building the capacity of the corporate sector to engage in high-impact community engagement through volunteering and philanthropy around the U.S. and around the world. The Corporate Institute includes sector-leading gatherings and meetings, online learning, national recognition and research programs, training and consulting services and earned media initiatives. The Institute serves as the gateway organization for executives to understand the corporate citizenship sector. • Leader for sector innovation, campaign and new initiative development. Identifying social change trends and translating to new business lines, products, research and services.

• President of Networks

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Working to scale the impact of volunteering by inspiring, equipping and mobilizing networks of nonprofits, social enterprises and corporations around the world.

• Executive Director, Corporate Institute

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Management Team member of a non-partisan international nonprofit dedicated to empowering citizens to lead social change through service founded by President George H.W. Bush • Leader of recognized center of excellence dedicated to building the capacity of the corporate sector to engage in high-impact service to society around the U.S. and around the world through networking meetings, online learning, national recognition and research programs, training and consulting services and earned… Show more • Management Team member of a non-partisan international nonprofit dedicated to empowering citizens to lead social change through service founded by President George H.W. Bush • Leader of recognized center of excellence dedicated to building the capacity of the corporate sector to engage in high-impact service to society around the U.S. and around the world through networking meetings, online learning, national recognition and research programs, training and consulting services and earned media initiatives • Reimagined corporate council, a membership organization of Fortune 500 corporate citizenship leaders. Increased membership by 100%, participation in offerings by 70% and reduced attrition by 80%. • Thought-leaders content development including, annual meetings, national conference business track (500+ attendees) and smaller high-profile regional, municipal and global gatherings. • Leader and manager of corporate recognition and research initiatives: The Civic 50 (www.civic50.org) survey and recognition of large US companies; Return on Investment in volunteering with the Corporate Executive Board (CEB) and Deloitte as partners; First ever benchmark for corporate volunteering in Singapore in partnership with the government and leading national NGO. •Advisory Council member for NSF Standards for International Sustainability for the Services Sector •Global expansion team member designing strategies to expand corporate programming and services. Expanding organizational understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and alignment of organizational priorities. Staff to the Impact 2030 initiative. • Requested speaker, trend analyst and commentator on corporate engagement with more than 20 opportunities annually both domestic and international. Quoted in New York Times, Huffington Post, Forbes Online, Stanford Social Innovation Review and Harvard Business Review

• Vice President of Corporate Strategy

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

  Washington, DC Working with America's leading brands to engage their employees in volunteer service. Providing strategic leadership of the Corporate Service Council, research and benchmarking, A Billion + Change, and Corporate engagement efforts for the worlds largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.



The Points of Light Institute

• Executive Director of A Billion+Change

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2013

  Washington D.C. Metro Area . Facilitating and implementing a vision set out by a national leadership team including federal government (CNCS and Senator Mark Warner), corporate (HP, IBM and Deloitte) and nonprofit national thought leaders (CNCS, Points of Light, Case Foundation). Developed, managed and now leading a national campaign to encourage and expand pro bono and skilled volunteering in the private sector. This initiative reached a goal of recruiting 500 companies to create or expand pro bono service and… Show more . Facilitating and implementing a vision set out by a national leadership team including federal government (CNCS and Senator Mark Warner), corporate (HP, IBM and Deloitte) and nonprofit national thought leaders (CNCS, Points of Light, Case Foundation). Developed, managed and now leading a national campaign to encourage and expand pro bono and skilled volunteering in the private sector. This initiative reached a goal of recruiting 500 companies to create or expand pro bono service and inspired the largest commitment of corporate service in history. Show less



Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Make an Impact Program Manager

  • 2009 - Mar 2011

  •Manage the growth and development of an energy efficiency and behavior change education program focused on web-based tools and in-person workshops for Fortune 500 companies (Entergy, Bank of America, Alcoa) •Work closely with corporate and foundation staff to develop and customize programs for each partner •Manage development and maintenance of multiple program websites and social media tools •Develop and manage implementation of outreach strategies in cooperation with partners… Show more •Manage the growth and development of an energy efficiency and behavior change education program focused on web-based tools and in-person workshops for Fortune 500 companies (Entergy, Bank of America, Alcoa) •Work closely with corporate and foundation staff to develop and customize programs for each partner •Manage development and maintenance of multiple program websites and social media tools •Develop and manage implementation of outreach strategies in cooperation with partners including newsletters, web advertising, social media, political outreach and special events •Lecture throughout the U.S. on energy efficiency and the role of the individual to multiple audiences from shop floor workers, to business leaders to congressional staff •Manage budgets, reporting and program planning, staff (2-3) and contract staff •Secured or renewed funding for initiative through 2011 through grants from corporate foundations (>$1 million) Show less



The Nature Conservancy

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Climate Change Communications

  • 2007 - 2009

  •Provided strategic communications and public affairs direction to the Nature Conservancy’s highly regarded climate change team •Managed internal and external communication strategies for Conservancy engagement with governments, partners, coalitions and other stakeholders around climate change legislation, international meetings and negotiations •Staff to national coalitions including US Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), Forest Carbon Dialogue, Avoided Deforestation Partners… Show more •Provided strategic communications and public affairs direction to the Nature Conservancy’s highly regarded climate change team •Managed internal and external communication strategies for Conservancy engagement with governments, partners, coalitions and other stakeholders around climate change legislation, international meetings and negotiations •Staff to national coalitions including US Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), Forest Carbon Dialogue, Avoided Deforestation Partners, Adaptation Coalition •Developed and implemented national market research strategies in support of climate initiatives and policy objectives

• Chief of Staff to the President

  • 2005 - 2007

  •Developed and executed multi-faceted strategy for CEO's representation of the Conservancy with national, international and multi-national leaders and partners around diverse conservation issues including emerging climate issues. •Sought and implemented strategic communications opportunities with corporations, press, foundations, political leaders and other constituencies. •Developed organizational reputation for implementing multi-faceted integrated approach to communications aligning… Show more •Developed and executed multi-faceted strategy for CEO's representation of the Conservancy with national, international and multi-national leaders and partners around diverse conservation issues including emerging climate issues. •Sought and implemented strategic communications opportunities with corporations, press, foundations, political leaders and other constituencies. •Developed organizational reputation for implementing multi-faceted integrated approach to communications aligning philanthropy, policy, marketing and outreach. •Coordinated highly collaborative team efforts toward deadline-driven outcomes -- papers, meetings, and CEO engagements-- to move organizational objectives forward.



Alliance for Housing Solutions

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

  Start-up nonprofit dedicated to supporting policy change, research and education to increase affordable housing opportunities in Northern Virginia. Provided every aspect of leadership for start-up nonprofit, managed strategic planning, board recruiting and support for dedicated board of directors, developed grant proposals, wrote and produced marketing materials, coordinated research opportunities, planned and staffed meetings, conferences, and special events, represented organization… Show more Start-up nonprofit dedicated to supporting policy change, research and education to increase affordable housing opportunities in Northern Virginia. Provided every aspect of leadership for start-up nonprofit, managed strategic planning, board recruiting and support for dedicated board of directors, developed grant proposals, wrote and produced marketing materials, coordinated research opportunities, planned and staffed meetings, conferences, and special events, represented organization at community functions, public hearings, and advocacy opportunities. Successfully launched a regional coalition of interested public officials, nonprofit and business leaders and faith communities through speaking engagements, conferences, community forums and issue education. Consultants on Purpose, LLC; Change management, strategic planning, fundraising and development services for nonprofits Show less



Danya International LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Marketing and New Business Development

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  A health communications start-up company focused on the integration of new technologies into behavior change. Senior leader of marketing efforts that expanded a $2.8 million company to a $25 million company in less than two years through federal and commercial contracts. Clients included Red Cross, National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.



Arlington Housing Corporation

• Director of Public Relations and Development

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Managed development, corporate communications and strategic planning for award winning regional affordable housing developer. Annual development budget $150,000 - $200,000 focused on Washington regional funders and private donors.



City of Iowa City

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Community Planning and Development Associate

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 1996



AHC, Inc.

• Director of Communications and Development

  • 1990 - 1993

  Managed development and communications activities for the leading affordable housing development organization in Northern Virginia



Goldberg Marchesano Kuhlman

• Account Executive

  • Jan 1988 - Jan 1990



George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Public Relations

  • Jan 1987 - Jan 1988