Experience

Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services

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

• Insitutional Development Consultant (Volunteer)

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area Assist the CEO and the board of directors in identifying and successfully engaging corporate funding sources for critical infrastructure improvements and programs.

• Executive Board Member (Former)

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2023

  Since 1977, the mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services, Inc. has been to nurture and develop the skills, opportunities, and spirit of families in Greater Springfield and the surrounding communities. MLKFS fully embraces the vision of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. of the “beloved” community. As a multicultural and multiservice agency dedicated to being “Keepers of the Dream”, we nurture and empower the aspirations of individuals, families and youth to achieve… Show more Since 1977, the mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services, Inc. has been to nurture and develop the skills, opportunities, and spirit of families in Greater Springfield and the surrounding communities. MLKFS fully embraces the vision of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. of the “beloved” community. As a multicultural and multiservice agency dedicated to being “Keepers of the Dream”, we nurture and empower the aspirations of individuals, families and youth to achieve new realities of peace, social and economic justice, self-determination, self-actualization, and self-sufficiency. MLKFS has served as a beacon for the multicultural inner-city community, offering Out of School Time programming, literacy promotion, college readiness, family supports, preventative health and nutritional services, community engagement initiatives, and cultural experiences through art, dance, and sports.



Garvey Communication Associates Inc.

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • 1991 - Present

  GCAi (Garvey Communication Associates Inc.) is a one of the most experienced digital marketing agencies in the northeast. We have been a Google Partner Agency for years, are now a Facebook Marketing Partner Agency and we provide incredibly measurable results for our clients through our Online Advertising and Social Media Marketing services. Our team includes two experienced Google AdWords Qualified Planners who manage online advertising campaigns on the Search, Display, Mobile and Video… Show more GCAi (Garvey Communication Associates Inc.) is a one of the most experienced digital marketing agencies in the northeast. We have been a Google Partner Agency for years, are now a Facebook Marketing Partner Agency and we provide incredibly measurable results for our clients through our Online Advertising and Social Media Marketing services. Our team includes two experienced Google AdWords Qualified Planners who manage online advertising campaigns on the Search, Display, Mobile and Video networks. GCAI also has high performing campaigns running right now on leading social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. We also are a leading agency for Video and Animation production for digital dissemination. Those services include creation digital assets that tap into the unique power and potential of each of the digital marketing platforms we use. Show less



New England Corporate Video (NECV)

• United States
• Media Production

• Co-Founder, Creative Producer

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area Co-founded NECV with Mary Cate Mannion to support GCAi's expanding video work which is increasingly independent of the agency's digital PR campaigns. New projects include scripted internal drone, music, recruiting, trusted advisor, and values videos that are purposed for websites, and digital campaigns including high performing campaigns on TikTok using our "LA edit" technique and talent. As Creative Producer, I am responsible for concept creation and ideation, project… Show more Co-founded NECV with Mary Cate Mannion to support GCAi's expanding video work which is increasingly independent of the agency's digital PR campaigns. New projects include scripted internal drone, music, recruiting, trusted advisor, and values videos that are purposed for websites, and digital campaigns including high performing campaigns on TikTok using our "LA edit" technique and talent. As Creative Producer, I am responsible for concept creation and ideation, project planning, budgeting and edit supervision to ensure that strategic objectives have been realized. Show less



MassChallenge

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mentor, Judge, Domain Expert - Digital Marketing

  • 2013 - May 2018

  Boston, MA Provide direct mentoring to Boston-based finalist and regularly present on Digital Marketing to finalists and global startups invited to MassChallenge including cohorts from Columbia, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, and France.



Scantic Valley YMCA

• Advisory Board Member

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2017

  Wilbraham, Massachusetts Advise director on programming, outreach, marketing, and community relations.



Valley Venture Mentors

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

• Board Member

  • 2011 - 2014

  Springfield, Massachusetts Area As a member of the Valley Venture Mentors Board of Directors, helped lead the organization through a successful transformation which enabled it to gain funding with Commonwealth of Massachusetts and foundations; Through pro-bono efforts of Garvey Communication Associates Inc., developed and implemented branding, website and digital communication strategy; Organized two innovation economy tours of the Cambridge/Boston startup ecosystem for various economic development and startup support… Show more As a member of the Valley Venture Mentors Board of Directors, helped lead the organization through a successful transformation which enabled it to gain funding with Commonwealth of Massachusetts and foundations; Through pro-bono efforts of Garvey Communication Associates Inc., developed and implemented branding, website and digital communication strategy; Organized two innovation economy tours of the Cambridge/Boston startup ecosystem for various economic development and startup support interests in Western Massachusetts. Served as mentor for several ventures and help some of them with their applications to MassChallenge. Show less



Mass House Ways & Means Committee

• Legislative Aide

  • Nov 1990 - Jun 1991

  Provided consituent and media relations for State Representative Kenneth Lemanski



Dispute Resolution Services Inc

• Executive Director

  • Apr 1983 - May 1989

  Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. (DRS) has been providing mediation services to the communities and courts of Western Massachusetts since 1983. One of the largest non-profit alternative Dispute Resolution centers in the state, DRS has resolved thousands of disputes through mediation and trained hundreds of individuals to mediate successfully.