Experience

American Lung Association

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2023 - Present



American Heart Association

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Development

  • Mar 2020 - Apr 2023

  Imagine a Charlotte where healthy choices are equitable and accessible, where your zip code does not determine your health. Across our community, we are fighting for longer lives by making the places where we live, learn, work, play, pray and heal as healthy as they can be. We are committed to improving lives by removing barriers and strengthening our cardiac safety net, addressing food insecurity, lack of healthier environments, and access to quality health care. Collectively, we are working to impact the complex problems preventing better health for residents of Greater Charlotte. Show less



UnityPoint Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Development

  • Sep 2018 - Mar 2020

  Fundraising & Prospect Management: Supported executive team in raising $2 million annually; disbursed 5% of funds back to hospital departments to support quality of healthcare, research, and innovation in Central Illinois. Campaign Management & Event Planning: Led efforts to plan largest annual fundraiser of 500 attendees, consisting of large donors, community and legislative leaders, and local media. Increased funds raised by 71%. Supported executive team in launching Behavioral Health Campaign to raise $25 million to support innovative mental health services in community. Donor & Community Relations: Developed processes and procedures to sponsor community events to raise awareness of organization in community; Coordinated one-on-one meetings with 150 high-level donors annually; developed communication channels to promote success stories and share gratitude regularly with donors. Show less



Greater Peoria Economic Development Council

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

• Director of Workforce Solutions

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2018

  Talent Development Strategy (Greater Peoria Pathways): Formed regional partnership consisting of educational, legislative, and community leaders to develop career pathways to connect middle and high school students to career resources, internships, and job opportunities. Partnered with educational institutions in regional effort to increase credentialed workforce from 40% to 60%. Founded and led first-ever Greater Peoria CareerSpark, an interactive event designed to help 5,000 eighth graders learn about career opportunities in the area. Talent Recruitment & Retention Strategy (Hello Greater Peoria): Represented, marketed, and promoted region to newcomers as a great place to live and work; collaborated with realtors, hiring managers, and universities to increase graduate retention rate from 20% to 30%. Annually gathered and analyzed data from top 150 employers and presented metrics to 500+ regional partners. Show less