Experience

Women Food and Agriculture Network

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States



Enlace Comunitario

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

• Associate Director, Development, Evaluation and Public Policy

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2021

  Albuquerque, New Mexico Area • In collaboration with the Associate Director of Programs, served as the interim Executive Director (March – December, 2017) • Work with Director of Finance and HR and Accountant to ensure organization’s financial plan is on track with objectives • Assist and direct Support Services Team • Serve as liaison to Board of Directors • Lead agency-wide client services database development and implementation project • Represent organization at community, partner and funder events… Show more • In collaboration with the Associate Director of Programs, served as the interim Executive Director (March – December, 2017) • Work with Director of Finance and HR and Accountant to ensure organization’s financial plan is on track with objectives • Assist and direct Support Services Team • Serve as liaison to Board of Directors • Lead agency-wide client services database development and implementation project • Represent organization at community, partner and funder events including social justice gatherings, policy discussions and funding advocacy roundtables • Collaboratively develop agency communication plans and policies • Continued responsibility for Director of Development commitments

• Director of Development

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Albuquerque, New Mexico Area • In collaboration with program staff, write reports to foundations, government entities and corporate funders; • Provide guidance, as requested by the Executive Director, for fundraising and donor management, grassroots fundraising, business development and partnership activities; • In consultation with Executive Director, researches available funding opportunities; • Cultivate relations with new and existing foundations, corporations, and individual donors. • Develop and… Show more • In collaboration with program staff, write reports to foundations, government entities and corporate funders; • Provide guidance, as requested by the Executive Director, for fundraising and donor management, grassroots fundraising, business development and partnership activities; • In consultation with Executive Director, researches available funding opportunities; • Cultivate relations with new and existing foundations, corporations, and individual donors. • Develop and execute EC’s annual fundraising plan with targets and goals; • Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations; • Manage and maintain a data base of donors and prospects and oversee staff responsible for data entry and gift processing; • Oversee organization of special events and support for third party fundraising events; • Once a contract or grant is awarded, identify who is responsible for writing reports, billing, etc.; • Coordinate and oversee compliance with grants. • Represent the organization to the public, key stakeholders, partner organizations and business partners; • Draft fundraising letters and other fundraising outreach materials, including web-based resources and messages posted on social networking sites. • Oversee components of public relations, marketing and communications activities that impact development efforts, including newsletters and annual reports • In coordination with the Executive Director, engage the Board of Directors to increase involvement in individual donor activities and overall development efforts. • Maintain a matrix of all funders with amounts, due dates, grant period, what was promised, what the grant covers, when reports are due and who is responsible for reports. Calendar due dates. • Participate in agency planning and development as a member of the leadership team.

• Associate Director, Development, Evaluation and Public Policy

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Albuquerque, New Mexico Area



Midwest Green Burial Society

• Co-Founder and COO

  • 2012 - Jan 2017

  Greater Chicago Area A 501(c)3 non-profit regional organization dedicated to restoring and expanding the practice of simple burials that serve to acquire and conserve natural areas while reducing the carbon emissions, toxicity and waste from conventional burials. Co-Founder and Board President - 2012 to Present • Recruited and developed Board of Directors, established 501(c)3 non-profit status. • Develop and deliver public presentations on green burials throughout Midwest. • Provide public policy… Show more A 501(c)3 non-profit regional organization dedicated to restoring and expanding the practice of simple burials that serve to acquire and conserve natural areas while reducing the carbon emissions, toxicity and waste from conventional burials. Co-Founder and Board President - 2012 to Present • Recruited and developed Board of Directors, established 501(c)3 non-profit status. • Develop and deliver public presentations on green burials throughout Midwest. • Provide public policy research and advocacy on individual and family rights to green burials on a state-by-state basis. • Network with conservation organizations to establish natural and conservation burial grounds in the region. • Research and report on regional green burial product and service vendors. • Co-develop programs with Executive Director and Board, including outcome benchmarks, budgets, and strategic plans. Show less



Greater West Town Project

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director, Development and Communications

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2015

  Chicago, IL The Greater West Town Community Development Project (GWTP) is a community-based, non-profit development initiative successfully expanding employment and educational opportunities for low-income youth and adults on Chicago’s West Side. Assistant Director, Development and Communications - 2002 to 2007, 2012 to Present • Serves on the agency management team, develop and implement comprehensive policy advocacy, development, marketing, and communications strategies to help fulfill the… Show more The Greater West Town Community Development Project (GWTP) is a community-based, non-profit development initiative successfully expanding employment and educational opportunities for low-income youth and adults on Chicago’s West Side. Assistant Director, Development and Communications - 2002 to 2007, 2012 to Present • Serves on the agency management team, develop and implement comprehensive policy advocacy, development, marketing, and communications strategies to help fulfill the agency mission of expanding employment and educational opportunities. • Served as the Program Manager for successful $1.5M Department of Labor juvenile justice ex-offender grant to develop comprehensive recidivism prevention programs. Responsible for program development, execution and reporting; greatly enhanced collective impact of funding by establishing community partnerships for targeted collaboration. • Support Program Coordinators in the implementation of public grants and contracts through analytics tracking, budgeting, vouchering and building collaborative partnerships with funding partners. • Led well-publicized research and advocacy campaign which raised awareness of the severe dropout crisis plaguing the City of Chicago. The publicity and follow-up advocacy resulted in new dedicated programs and grants from both the private and public sectors. • Successfully responded to over 100 public and private RFPs and grant applications including federal CDBG/CSBG, WIA/WIOA, and DOL proposals. • Awarded over $24 million in grant funding in 8 years and increased private funding income by over 80% in 4 years. Show less



Tevel LLC

• Policy and Development Consultant

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

  Greater New Orleans Area, Greater Chicago Area An independent policy advocacy, research and development consultant for non-profit and mission-based for-profit organizations Areas of expertise include: -Public and private grants and financing procurement -Board development -Public policy research and advocacy -Marketing research and operations



Stryker Sage

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Marketing Analyst

  • Jan 2007 - Jul 2011

  Cary, Il Sage Products is a nationally recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced patient hygiene products and programs that help healthcare facilities improve clinical outcomes by reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections. Responsible for the tracking and analysis of key metrics across the Marketing department. Researches industry trends and clinical studies for cross-enterprise projects. Supports, develops, and presents internal and external marketing collateral… Show more Sage Products is a nationally recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced patient hygiene products and programs that help healthcare facilities improve clinical outcomes by reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections. Responsible for the tracking and analysis of key metrics across the Marketing department. Researches industry trends and clinical studies for cross-enterprise projects. Supports, develops, and presents internal and external marketing collateral and presentations. • Researched and authored research papers on product compatibility, ambulatory surgery infection rates, green healthcare manufacturing, stroke-associated infections and implementation of a comprehensive, cross-enterprise business intelligence (BI) strategy • Standardized BI queries for department, developed training manual and provided training presentations for cross-enterprise audience • Demonstrated over 150% ROI for the 70+ event speaker program through the establishment and management of a systematic tracking and analysis program • Executed and managed annual cross-departmental pricing process • Researched and implemented market research software platform for Marketing, Sales and Customer Service departments • Founding member of both the company’s “Green Team” and social service “Exuberance Committee,” which work to change company practices towards sustainable, eco-sensitive manufacturing, and have raised thousands of dollars for local NPOs • Established and maintained on-site organic corporate garden, which provided both fresh food and additional funding support to area food banks Show less



Greater West Town Community Development Project

• Assistant Director

  • Jan 2002 - Jan 2007

  Chicago, IL The Greater West Town Community Development Project (GWTP) is a community-based, non-profit development initiative successfully expanding employment and educational opportunities for low-income youth and adults on Chicago’s West Side. Served on the agency management team to develop and implement comprehensive policy advocacy, marketing, communications and development strategies to help fulfill the agency mission of expanding employment and educational opportunities in the Greater West… Show more The Greater West Town Community Development Project (GWTP) is a community-based, non-profit development initiative successfully expanding employment and educational opportunities for low-income youth and adults on Chicago’s West Side. Served on the agency management team to develop and implement comprehensive policy advocacy, marketing, communications and development strategies to help fulfill the agency mission of expanding employment and educational opportunities in the Greater West Town community. Responsible for PR, advocacy campaigns, resource development, grant management and operations management. • Responsible for grant writing and resource development activities. Maintained and increased over $13 million in public and private grant funding levels over 5 years. Increased private funding income by over 80% in 4 years • Developed and managed program and agency marketing and communication materials including press releases, newsletters, public announcements, website content and event planning • Supported Program Coordinators in the implementation of public grants and contracts through analytics tracking and by serving as a liaison to funding partners • Led well-publicized research and advocacy campaign which raised awareness of the severe dropout crisis plaguing the City of Chicago. The publicity and follow-up advocacy resulted in new dedicated programs and grants from both the private and public sector • Successfully advocated for the expansion of public funding for workforce development and job training initiatives for disadvantaged workers Show less



Participate.com

• Consultant, Director of Community Development

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  A social network management service provider specializing in the development, deployment, and management of online communities for B2B, B2C, and E2E exchanges. Consultant Provided internet community consulting services, focusing on tailored applications, information architecture, site design, navigation, and functionality. -Generated more than $250,000 in revenues by creating use cases, strategy documents, client-facing deliverables, and internal technical documentation… Show more A social network management service provider specializing in the development, deployment, and management of online communities for B2B, B2C, and E2E exchanges. Consultant Provided internet community consulting services, focusing on tailored applications, information architecture, site design, navigation, and functionality. -Generated more than $250,000 in revenues by creating use cases, strategy documents, client-facing deliverables, and internal technical documentation in support of new product development -Researched and developed internal knowledge management methodology, centering on intranets and internal communities, to provide an additional product offering and supplement IBM partnership with projected revenues of $4-10 million over three years Director of Community Deployment Managed a three-person team responsible for the design, deployment, and documentation of client social networks. Show less



WIRELESS WAREHOUSE

• Marketing Manager/CRM Specialist

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  An authorized NEXTEL agent located in New Orleans. -Provided marketing support along with considerable information systems and technical support. -Developed point-of-presence and print advertising for top-selling NEXTEL dealer -Structured and orchestrated wireless and offline customer outreach campaigns -Installed and maintained CRM database, including provision of sales force training -Developed procedural documents to enhance efficiency and accuracy in… Show more An authorized NEXTEL agent located in New Orleans. -Provided marketing support along with considerable information systems and technical support. -Developed point-of-presence and print advertising for top-selling NEXTEL dealer -Structured and orchestrated wireless and offline customer outreach campaigns -Installed and maintained CRM database, including provision of sales force training -Developed procedural documents to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tracking supply chain and distribution Show less



WOMEN IN COMMUNITY SERVICE (WICS)

• Lifeskills Trainer

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  A non-profit organization providing life skills support and employment training for homeless and at-risk women effected by revised Welfare-To-Work (TANF) statute Conducted employment and empowerment training and coordinated client support groups. Also provided training, support and technical assistance to other agency workshop facilitators and speakers. -Served within the UNITY for the homeless network, working with over 25+ social service agencies to enhance the quality and… Show more A non-profit organization providing life skills support and employment training for homeless and at-risk women effected by revised Welfare-To-Work (TANF) statute Conducted employment and empowerment training and coordinated client support groups. Also provided training, support and technical assistance to other agency workshop facilitators and speakers. -Served within the UNITY for the homeless network, working with over 25+ social service agencies to enhance the quality and efficiency of local social services provision, including developing strategic agency partnerships and reviewing/implementing appropriate technologies, including the Anchor tracking system Show less



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Health Educator

  • Jan 1994 - Jun 1996

  International, government-sponsored program focused upon promoting and enabling sustainable development within underdeveloped nations. Provided local and regional health education and services in rural Paraguay with a focus on women's health, AIDS, and preventative medicine. -Established over 30 short and long-term community resources, including procurement of a social pharmacy -Led over 80+ trilingual (English, Spanish, Guaraní) public health workshops in 25+… Show more International, government-sponsored program focused upon promoting and enabling sustainable development within underdeveloped nations. Provided local and regional health education and services in rural Paraguay with a focus on women's health, AIDS, and preventative medicine. -Established over 30 short and long-term community resources, including procurement of a social pharmacy -Led over 80+ trilingual (English, Spanish, Guaraní) public health workshops in 25+ sites -Edited and wrote for Peace Corps – Paraguay magazine, Kuatia Ñe’e Show less



Health Management Partners

• Information Systems Consultant

  • Jan 1992 - Jan 1994

  From 1992 – 1994, and again in 1996, served as an Information Systems Consultant for Health Management Partners, designing and customizing a database and spreadsheet program to automate this employee assistance program company’s psychiatric records system.