Experience

Rooted Strategy

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

• President

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Rooted Strategy is a strategy consulting firm based in Kansas City. Our theory of change is simple: if you want to grow, start at the roots. We meet organizations where they are and partner with them to accomplish their goals through strategic planning, resource development, program quality improvement, leadership development, learning and evaluation, and change management. Rooted Strategy clients enjoy responsive, customized service from passionate, energetic professionals. Rooted… Show more Rooted Strategy is a strategy consulting firm based in Kansas City. Our theory of change is simple: if you want to grow, start at the roots. We meet organizations where they are and partner with them to accomplish their goals through strategic planning, resource development, program quality improvement, leadership development, learning and evaluation, and change management. Rooted Strategy clients enjoy responsive, customized service from passionate, energetic professionals. Rooted Strategy’s approach is grounded in an engagement framework that prioritizes relationships and trust to establish and maintain long-term strategic change. We consciously center the voices and perspectives of Black, Indigenous, people of color, and women and maintain a critical analysis of the non-profit and philanthropic sectors to avoid repeating oppressive patterns in our work and the work of our partners. Show less Rooted Strategy is a strategy consulting firm based in Kansas City. Our theory of change is simple: if you want to grow, start at the roots. We meet organizations where they are and partner with them to accomplish their goals through strategic planning, resource development, program quality improvement, leadership development, learning and evaluation, and change management. Rooted Strategy clients enjoy responsive, customized service from passionate, energetic professionals. Rooted… Show more Rooted Strategy is a strategy consulting firm based in Kansas City. Our theory of change is simple: if you want to grow, start at the roots. We meet organizations where they are and partner with them to accomplish their goals through strategic planning, resource development, program quality improvement, leadership development, learning and evaluation, and change management. Rooted Strategy clients enjoy responsive, customized service from passionate, energetic professionals. Rooted Strategy’s approach is grounded in an engagement framework that prioritizes relationships and trust to establish and maintain long-term strategic change. We consciously center the voices and perspectives of Black, Indigenous, people of color, and women and maintain a critical analysis of the non-profit and philanthropic sectors to avoid repeating oppressive patterns in our work and the work of our partners. Show less


The Moran Company Executive Search
• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Search Consultant

  • Dec 2020 - Present


Amethyst Place

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

  As Amethyst Place's inaugural Director of development, I have implemented a strategic approach to fundraising that includes major gifts, corporate and individual donations, grant writing, special events, and in-kind resources. To support fundraising activities, I developed a comprehensive communication strategy to promote public awareness of the mission. I work collaboratively with external partners to build networks and maximize impact. As Amethyst Place's inaugural Director of development, I have implemented a strategic approach to fundraising that includes major gifts, corporate and individual donations, grant writing, special events, and in-kind resources. To support fundraising activities, I developed a comprehensive communication strategy to promote public awareness of the mission. I work collaboratively with external partners to build networks and maximize impact.


United Community Services of Johnson County
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Education and Planning

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2018

Communities Creating Opportunity
• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• Community Organizer

  • Jul 2012 - May 2015


University of Missouri

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

• Program Coordinator, IncREaCE Scholarship Program

  • Aug 2010 - May 2012


Operation Breakthrough
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Intern: Research and Program Development

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

Levick Strategic Communications
• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• Account Coordinator

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

Deloitte
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee
• Public Relations/ Corporate Communications Intern

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009