Experience

Full Potential Ventures

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and CEO

  • Jun 2017 - Present

• Talent Strategy and Fractional Senior Leadership

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Global +Talent Strategy and Organizational Design We help leaders zoom out to ensure that talent processes and organizational structures are aligned with your business objectives and help you achieve the impact you want to have. +Talent Systems Creation From performance management to career development programs and everything else that is employee-facing, we design systems that serve your needs and integrate into your culture +Fractional/Interim Talent Leadership Sometimes… Show more +Talent Strategy and Organizational Design We help leaders zoom out to ensure that talent processes and organizational structures are aligned with your business objectives and help you achieve the impact you want to have. +Talent Systems Creation From performance management to career development programs and everything else that is employee-facing, we design systems that serve your needs and integrate into your culture +Fractional/Interim Talent Leadership Sometimes having someone as “part of the team”...at least for a little while…can provide the foundation you need to move through a phase in your organizational journey.

• Mission-driven Management Consulting

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Global For CEOs/EDs or Executive Teams that would like an outside perspective and guidance as they make strategic choices about the future of their organization. In addition to ongoing management consulting, more discrete project services include: +Management Retreat Facilitation +Vision, Mission, and Values Creation/refresh +Strategic Planning and Goal-Setting

• Full Potential Leadership Program for Mission-Driven Leaders

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Global An 8-month in-depth leadership program for those doing the most important work in the world. ​ This program will connect you to innovative ideas, research-backed content, peers doing exciting work, and critical skills you will need to stand out as a next-level leader.



Mosaic Consulting

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Talent and Equity Consultant and Facilitator

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Mosaic Consulting is an equity-informed business consulting practice. We provide diversity training and consulting, and management and leadership coaching to facilitate transformation in the workplace.



Tipping Point Community

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

• Head of Talent-- (Fractional Leader/Consulting Engagement)

  • Mar 2019 - Sep 2023

  San Francisco Bay Area Tipping Point is an innovative philanthropic organization investing in solutions to solve poverty in the Bay Area. I have led work to refine, build, and implement people strategies and practices to support their growth and values. As an embedded fractional leader I am focused on people processes that promote equity and excellence while coaching staff and building additional knowledge and strength internally.



Guanajuato, Mexico and more

• International Sabbatical

  • 2017 - 2018

  I spent about two years abroad (mostly in Mexico, plus 6 months in Eastern Europe, Morocco, and Portugal). A year of that was dedicated to a self-designed sabbatical studying Spanish, and Mexican history and literature. Inspired by new perspectives and surroundings, I also launched Full Potential Ventures, a leadership development program designed to unlock exemplary learning and development opportunities for mission-driven individuals and organizations.



Reading Partners

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Interim CEO

  • 2016 - 2017

  Focused on stewarding the organization and culture through significant changes during leadership transition; assisted in the hiring and onboarding of permenant CEO.

• Chief People Officer

  • 2015 - 2017

  In a fast-paced entrepreneurial organization that experienced rapid staff expansion, I put systems and strategies in place that allowed for the continued growth of staff and AmeriCorps members in new and existing regions, while building the culture and talent base that differentiates Reading Partners as an employer of choice.



Summer Search

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Mar 2010 - Jul 2015

  During a period of ambitious organizational growth, I ensured the integrity of our program’s quality, strength of our Executive Leadership, and implementation of our strategic plan while continually improving training and systems for a more efficient and scalable model. I led the organization into a new era of focus on best-in-class talent programs that attracted and developed the greatest talent and leadership in the sector, helping us receive the prestigious honor of being voted one of the… Show more During a period of ambitious organizational growth, I ensured the integrity of our program’s quality, strength of our Executive Leadership, and implementation of our strategic plan while continually improving training and systems for a more efficient and scalable model. I led the organization into a new era of focus on best-in-class talent programs that attracted and developed the greatest talent and leadership in the sector, helping us receive the prestigious honor of being voted one of the "50 Best Nonprofits To Work For" by the Nonprofit Times for 4 years in a row.

• Executive Director

  • Dec 2004 - Mar 2010

  Senior Management Executive with full planning, operating, marketing, financial, and administrative responsibility for a growing office. Managed twelve full- and part-time local and regional staff. Worked in cooperation with the Board of Directors to drive strategic planning and annual budgeting processes. Key Achievements: • Doubled number of students served annually • Implemented annual fundraising luncheon • Increased annual revenues from $410,000 to $1million • Lead strategic… Show more Senior Management Executive with full planning, operating, marketing, financial, and administrative responsibility for a growing office. Managed twelve full- and part-time local and regional staff. Worked in cooperation with the Board of Directors to drive strategic planning and annual budgeting processes. Key Achievements: • Doubled number of students served annually • Implemented annual fundraising luncheon • Increased annual revenues from $410,000 to $1million • Lead strategic growth initiative including partnering on national $20M capital campaign

• Program Director

  • 2002 - Dec 2004

  Provided holistic in-depth mentoring to 60 students, managed program administrative tasks, outreach to school and summer program partners. Achievements: • Spearheaded national streamlining of program logistics • Led seminar in the gender disparity at National Board retreat

• Associate Director/Interim Executive Director

  • Feb 2004 - Sep 2004

  Managed and trained program staff, supported Executive Director in fundraising and operating duties, liaised with board and National office. Achievements: • Led office in the 6-month maternity absence of the Executive Director • Improved community outreach operations to successfully bring us to 12 new schools • Secured 100 new funders through intimate board-hosted events



Verity of Sonoma County

• Director of Community Education and Outreach

  • 2000 - 2002

  Responsible for the restructuring of the agency's Prevention Department including Child Abuse, Teen Assault, and Community Education Prevention Projects. Oversaw two staff and ten volunteers. Wrote private and public grants. Achievements: • Developed comprehensive curricula for classroom workshops • Re-instituted relationships with 40 schools in Sonoma County • Worked closely with law enforcement to improve services and processes to victims of assault • Sat on community-wide… Show more Responsible for the restructuring of the agency's Prevention Department including Child Abuse, Teen Assault, and Community Education Prevention Projects. Oversaw two staff and ten volunteers. Wrote private and public grants. Achievements: • Developed comprehensive curricula for classroom workshops • Re-instituted relationships with 40 schools in Sonoma County • Worked closely with law enforcement to improve services and processes to victims of assault • Sat on community-wide council for teen health Show less