Experience

Uncommon

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director

  • Jul 2022 - Present



Purpose

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Director, Program Management

  • Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

  As an Associate Director of Program Management at Purpose, I was staffed full-time to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Alumni Network. I led strategy and implemented programming, communications, events, community management and evaluation.

• Senior Program Manager

  • Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

  Seattle, Washington, United States *** Purpose builds and supports movements to advance the fight for an open, just, and habitable world. We use public mobilization and storytelling to help the leading organizations, activists, businesses, and philanthropies engaged in this fight, and we create campaigning labs and new initiatives that can shift policies and change public narratives when it matters most.



Uncommon

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

  Seattle, Washington, United States My role at Uncommon was as the full-time Program & Community Manager for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Alumni Network. In February 2021, I continued in this role when Uncommon merged with Purpose. *** Prior to merging with Purpose, Uncommon was a women-owned and led consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and network development for philanthropies, non-profits, and mission-driven organizations. Based in Seattle, Washington, our practice was focused on three… Show more My role at Uncommon was as the full-time Program & Community Manager for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Alumni Network. In February 2021, I continued in this role when Uncommon merged with Purpose. *** Prior to merging with Purpose, Uncommon was a women-owned and led consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and network development for philanthropies, non-profits, and mission-driven organizations. Based in Seattle, Washington, our practice was focused on three integrated service areas: strategic planning, program management, and facilitation. Show less



Farmers Insurance Open (Century Club of San Diego)

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Strategic Impact

  • Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Over more than six years, I reimagined the organization's community engagement strategy, which led to a 500% increase in donor and sponsor engagement, and built capacity for more than 165 local nonprofit organizations. I revamped internal governance and compliance procedures and protocols, and planned and executed the organization's largest revenue events for key stakeholders. I also served as the principle liaison to the title sponsor for community engagement and Pro-Ams, developed the title… Show more Over more than six years, I reimagined the organization's community engagement strategy, which led to a 500% increase in donor and sponsor engagement, and built capacity for more than 165 local nonprofit organizations. I revamped internal governance and compliance procedures and protocols, and planned and executed the organization's largest revenue events for key stakeholders. I also served as the principle liaison to the title sponsor for community engagement and Pro-Ams, developed the title sponsors' grantmaking strategy for the event and autonomously managed a $2.5M budget. *** The Century Club (CCSD) is the San Diego franchise of the PGA TOUR and is a $15M nonprofit organization. CCSD plans, sells and operates San Diego's award-wining PGA TOUR event, the Farmers Insurance Open in support of its mission to benefit the San Diego community economically and charitably. The Farmers Insurance Open has more than 150,000 attendees annually, 20 hours of live global broadcast, a $34.3M regional economic impact and supports 165 charities.

• Senior Manager, Community Programs & Events

  • Apr 2016 - Dec 2018

  Greater San Diego Area

• Manager, Community Programs & Events

  • Aug 2013 - Mar 2016

  Greater San Diego Area



Freelance

• Event Management Specialist

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2019

  I provided freelance or pro bono planning and onsite execution support for more than 12 events in addition to the full-time roles I held during this time. Organizations ranged from The Tiger Woods Foundation, to KAABOO Music Festivals and San Diego nonprofit organizations.



Davis Elen Advertising

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Toyota Account Coordinator

  • May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Greater San Diego Area Working closely with the account lead, I supported one of the agency's top clients, a Toyota regional advertising co-op. In this capacity, I drafted creative briefs and managed client feedback, coordinated broadcast, digital and out-of-home campaign execution and helped to conceive and implement experiential brand activations. *** Davis Elen is a full-service advertising agency headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, with satellite offices across the country including San Diego.



San Diego Sports Commission

• United States
• Spectator Sports

• Business Development Intern

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Greater San Diego Area I directly supported the Business Development Account Executive in ensuring successful execution of the commission's largest event, the International Tennis Federation's Senior World Championships. My duties included interfacing with ITF officials, managing event operations and creating collateral and communications. *** The San Diego Sports Commission worked with the San Diego Tourism Authority to find and secure the best hospitality for all events in-market. The group also helped… Show more I directly supported the Business Development Account Executive in ensuring successful execution of the commission's largest event, the International Tennis Federation's Senior World Championships. My duties included interfacing with ITF officials, managing event operations and creating collateral and communications. *** The San Diego Sports Commission worked with the San Diego Tourism Authority to find and secure the best hospitality for all events in-market. The group also helped navigate the city’s permitting process, connect events, and market and promote all events locally to ensure their success. Show less



San Diego State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• NCAA Div. I Track and Field Captain

  • Sep 2010 - May 2012

  San Diego State University

• Public Relations/Marketing Assistant - School of Music and Dance

  • Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

  Greater San Diego Area



Burson-Marsteller

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Brand Marketing Intern (Paid, Full-Time)

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Greater Los Angeles Area I was one of only two interns selected from a competitive application process for the Harold Burson Summer Internship Program (Los Angeles Office). Part of the brand marketing practice, I was immediately entrusted with direct client communication and exposed to Burson-Marsteller's evidence-based approach to public relations and marketing. Tasks included media list development, media audits, market research, and pitching. *** Burson-Marsteller, established in 1953, is a leading global… Show more I was one of only two interns selected from a competitive application process for the Harold Burson Summer Internship Program (Los Angeles Office). Part of the brand marketing practice, I was immediately entrusted with direct client communication and exposed to Burson-Marsteller's evidence-based approach to public relations and marketing. Tasks included media list development, media audits, market research, and pitching. *** Burson-Marsteller, established in 1953, is a leading global public relations and communications firm. It provides clients with strategic thinking and program execution across a full range of public relations, public affairs, reputation and crisis management, advertising and digital strategies. The firm’s seamless worldwide network consists of 77 offices and 85 affiliate offices, together operating in 110 countries across six continents. Burson-Marsteller is a part of Young & Rubicam Group, a subsidiary of WPP (NASDAQ: WPPGY), the world’s leader in communications services. Show less