Chief Executive Officer

• Aug 2023 - Present

Executive Director, Foundation & Vice-President, Philanthropy

• Apr 2019 - Nov 2022

As Executive Director of the Goodwill Foundation, set strategies, priorities, and direction, reporting to the board of directors. Served as VP of Philanthropy for Goodwill, reporting to the President, managing two departments (Philanthropy & Events). Provided strategic leadership to grow fundraising portfolio of $3M+ in annual revenue. Instrumental in culture transformation. • Managed Philanthropy, Events, and Foundation fiscal affairs and operations planning, including driving financial… Show more As Executive Director of the Goodwill Foundation, set strategies, priorities, and direction, reporting to the board of directors. Served as VP of Philanthropy for Goodwill, reporting to the President, managing two departments (Philanthropy & Events). Provided strategic leadership to grow fundraising portfolio of $3M+ in annual revenue. Instrumental in culture transformation. • Managed Philanthropy, Events, and Foundation fiscal affairs and operations planning, including driving financial strategy, reporting results, and recommending capital and operating budgets to meet business needs. • Served as chief storyteller and visionary leader with donors, cultivating strong relationships with private industry, community leaders, and government officials, maintaining a level of political awareness and involvement in local, state, and national public policy issues to advance the objectives of the organization.

Director, Board Secretary & Corporate Events

• Dec 2016 - Apr 2019

Reported to the CEO in Chief of Staff capacity and liaison between board of directors and management. Organized and prioritized critical issues for CEO and executive team, facilitating efficient decision making. Managed executive support staff and led Leadership Support Team. • Acted as internal consultant for board of directors, ensuring they met adequate legal requirements, recommended governance changes, and led agenda and content development for quarterly board meetings. • Created and… Show more Reported to the CEO in Chief of Staff capacity and liaison between board of directors and management. Organized and prioritized critical issues for CEO and executive team, facilitating efficient decision making. Managed executive support staff and led Leadership Support Team. • Acted as internal consultant for board of directors, ensuring they met adequate legal requirements, recommended governance changes, and led agenda and content development for quarterly board meetings. • Created and led Corporate Events team with annual budget over $1M. Oversaw event process to ensure consistently excellent service was delivered to all clients, growing department from 10 to 75 events per year.

Senior Executive Administrator (Chief of Staff)

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2016

Right-hand to CEO and "air traffic controller" for executive team, partnered with leaders to move strategy forward and achieve long-term vision. Managed strategic projects in collaboration with senior leaders to ensure goals were met, recorded, and reported to the board. • Led new board member orientation, interpreted bylaws, charters, and policies to ensure compliance.

Manager, Mid-Level Donors, Board Secretary & Executive Assistant to the CEO

• May 2012 - Mar 2014

Reporting to the CEO, led project management and communications for the Foundation team. Steered Direct Marketing and Mid-Level-Donor portfolios. Owned all key executive-level meetings and managed national-level board, streamlining strategic initiatives in a rapid growth environment. • Increased revenue by $400K+ by developing more effective marketing campaigns through donor segmentation. Reporting to the CEO, led project management and communications for the Foundation team. Steered Direct Marketing and Mid-Level-Donor portfolios. Owned all key executive-level meetings and managed national-level board, streamlining strategic initiatives in a rapid growth environment. • Increased revenue by $400K+ by developing more effective marketing campaigns through donor segmentation.

Executive Assistant to the Senior Principal Investigator, Medicinal Chemistry

• Jul 2011 - May 2012

Supported Senior Principal Investigator and team of 20+, overseeing project management and maintaining communication with senior leadership across platforms, tracking deliverable status from senior team for periodic reporting to chief executives and board. Supported Senior Principal Investigator and team of 20+, overseeing project management and maintaining communication with senior leadership across platforms, tracking deliverable status from senior team for periodic reporting to chief executives and board.

Executive Assistant, Marketing

• 2006 - 2011

Reported to VP of Marketing, supported department of 15+. Provided logistics, research, and translation (French) services for marketing campaigns. Created internal and external communications and managed material development for regulatory approval. Led national sales event and project management for marketing team. Reported to VP of Marketing, supported department of 15+. Provided logistics, research, and translation (French) services for marketing campaigns. Created internal and external communications and managed material development for regulatory approval. Led national sales event and project management for marketing team.