President

• Sep 2022 - Present

VP & Chief Strategy Officer

• Jan 2017 - Sep 2022

Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer (Jan 2018-Present)Lead the development and execution of PENCIL’s strategic plan designed to foster revenue and programmatic growth while increasing internal efficiency for a 25-year-old non-profit that connects students to success. This includes managing the programs, evaluation, corporate relations, and communications teams to ensure nearly 6,000 young people, annually, access quality education and workforce development programming designed to connect students to success.Vice President of Programs/Chief Program Officer (Jan 2017-Dec 2018)Led the strategic direction and implementation of PENCIL’s programs which are designed to activate the business community in addressing the needs of public schools and connecting students to success. Managed a team of eight program staff executing year-round school/business partnership models across the five boroughs, created new program models to meet the needs of all partners, evaluated impact, designed curriculum and professional development, and engaged in efforts as a part of the senior leadership team to cultivate new partners and opportunities for growth.

Executive Director

• Oct 2011 - Dec 2016

Directed all organizational elements of Variety the Children’s Charity of New York—a 68 year old grantmaking foundation focused on transforming the lives of children through the arts—including the management of the staff team, the execution of all grantmaking strategies and program design, the creation of marketing materials and campaigns, the oversight of all internal systems and the implementation of a robust fund development plan to cultivate individual, corporate and foundation gifts. Major accomplishments include: Increased organizational impact by 150% by expanding the grantee portfolio from 13 to 30 grassroots organizations and the youth supported from 8,000 to 20,900 Grew cash revenue by 68% from 2011 to 2015. Increased net revenue for the organization’s signature fundraising event by over 200%. Developed innovative collateral for a public solicitation campaign leading to a 32% increase in revenue. Created philanthropic model to increase the capacity of over 50 grassroots grantees helping each one attain impressive outcomes in program impact, revenue generation, operational efficiencies and leadership development. Enhanced visibility of the organization through strategic partnerships with peer foundations and affinity groups. As a result, applications for funding increased by over 400%. Expanded Variety New York’s role as a thought leader in the local philanthropic field by producing over a dozen publications redefining the role of funder in relation to grassroots grantees.

Director of Programs and Strategic Operations

• Aug 2009 - Sep 2011

Designed and implemented the New Look Foundation’s strategic plan by managing a team of seven across four cities to ensure all programs, partnerships, evaluation metrics as well as funding and growth opportunities were aligned to the core vision of supporting young people as global leaders. Major accomplishments include: Executed a fund development strategy to raise $1.5 million from individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies including the Foundation’s first government and private foundation grants. Transformed the organization’s programs from a two week summer camp to a year round model implemented in six cities across the United States. Expanded the program to have footprints in an additional 10 international communities. Created the programmatic framework including original curriculum, training manuals, and toolkits presented at the 2009 Clinton Global Initiative committing the engagement of over 50,000 youth worldwide. Developed mutually beneficial partnerships with non-profit partners, foundations and corporations including: the Corporation for National and Community Service, GE, the United Nations Foundation, the United States Tennis Association, and the United Negro College Fund.

Program Officer, Youth Engagement

• Jun 2003 - Jul 2009

Designed and executed programming and business development plans as a part of the Youth Engagement Team at AED, including leading a portfolio of six national initiatives to enhance the voice, value and visibility of young people. Major accomplishments include: Managed relationship and proposal development to acquire grants ranging from $50,000-$350,000 awarded by foundations such as the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Open Society Foundations, The McCormick Foundation and State Farm Companies Foundation. Directed the W.K. Kellogg Youth Innovation Fund—a national service-learning and youth civic engagement initiative in eight U.S. communities. Through program design and oversight, technical assistance and brokering partnerships, engaged over 500,000 youth as active citizens. Secured the initial funding and intellectual property rights for Youth Media Reporter—the only professional journal for youth workers in the youth media field—from Open Society Foundations in a competitive national bid. Authored youth development and financial literacy curriculum distributed by America’s Promise Alliance to thousands of middle schools across the country. Organized, facilitated and designed the trainings conducted at a dozen national conferences for hundreds of youth and adults to learn best practices for youth engagement. Implemented a media outreach strategy securing over 100 print and broadcast stories. Awarded three substantial promotions in fewer than four years as a result of consistent high performance and leadership.

Research and Evaluation Assistant /Everett Public Service Intern

• Jun 2002 - Jun 2003

Supported consulting team by preparing research and reports that informed recommendations to grassroots clients, especially as related to the assessment of community needs and the adoption of best practices in leadership and youth development. Supported consulting team by preparing research and reports that informed recommendations to grassroots clients, especially as related to the assessment of community needs and the adoption of best practices in leadership and youth development.