Experience

Center for Community Progress

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and CEO

  • Sep 2023 - Present

• Vice President and Director of National Partnerships

  • Oct 2022 - Sep 2023

• Director of National Partnerships

  • Jan 2020 - Oct 2022

  In this senior leadership role. I lead the fundraising and partnership development efforts that impact more than 300 communities in 48 states and connect more than 1,400 grassroots leaders and revitalization professionals through the Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference.



City of Glenarden

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• City Council Member

  • Jun 2021 - Present



Recovery Cafe DC

• Washington, District of Columbia, United States

• Board Member

  • Jan 2020 - Present



Faith and Money Network

• 1640 Columbia Road, NW Washington, DC 20009

• Board Member

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2022

  Faith and Money Network (FMN) equips people to build honest, just, community-centered relationships with money by offering: Exploration of one's Money Autobiography; Trips of Perspective; Workshops; Faith and Money 8-Week Study Guide; Preaching and Teaching; Money Mentoring; and Personal Interviews: Faith and Money: making the connection Faith and Money Network (FMN) equips people to build honest, just, community-centered relationships with money by offering: Exploration of one's Money Autobiography; Trips of Perspective; Workshops; Faith and Money 8-Week Study Guide; Preaching and Teaching; Money Mentoring; and Personal Interviews: Faith and Money: making the connection



Glenarden Housing Authority

• Vice Chair

  • Sep 2018 - May 2021

  Nominated/Promoted to the position of Vice Chair of the Commission after less than 1-year on the Board of Commissioners. In this capacity, I continue to ensure the Glenarden Housing Authority is acting legally and with integrity in its daily operations.

• Commissioner

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2018

  Ensure the Glenarden Housing Authority operates with integrity, and looks out for the well being of the residents and property of the Housing Authority. Other responsibilities include: * Approving By-laws, Resolutions, Policies and Procedures * Hiring and evaluating a qualified Executive Director * Establishing and adopting Housing Authority polices such as: Personnel, Grievance, Procurement, Admissions and Continued Occupancy, Section 8 Administrative Plan, Rent Collection, etc. *… Show more Ensure the Glenarden Housing Authority operates with integrity, and looks out for the well being of the residents and property of the Housing Authority. Other responsibilities include: * Approving By-laws, Resolutions, Policies and Procedures * Hiring and evaluating a qualified Executive Director * Establishing and adopting Housing Authority polices such as: Personnel, Grievance, Procurement, Admissions and Continued Occupancy, Section 8 Administrative Plan, Rent Collection, etc. * Reviewing and monitoring budgets and other financial documents to ensure expenditures are in compliance with Federal and local laws and other requirements. * Approving policies and procedures for internal and external monitoring controls. Approving policies and procedures to detect and prevent program fraud, waste, mismanagement, and abuse. * Ensuring the Glenarden Housing Authority is acting legally and with integrity in its daily operations.



Affordable Housing Commission of Prince George's County

• Prince George's County, Maryland

• Commissioner

  • Sep 2018 - Mar 2019

  Review certain procedures and practices and use certain information to examine the state of affordable housing in Prince George's County; requiring the commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Prince George's County Senate delegation to the General Assembly, the members of the Prince George's County House delegation to the General Assembly, the Governor, and, in accordance to Article 2-1246 of the State Government Article , the General Assembly, on or before January 1, 2019. Review certain procedures and practices and use certain information to examine the state of affordable housing in Prince George's County; requiring the commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Prince George's County Senate delegation to the General Assembly, the members of the Prince George's County House delegation to the General Assembly, the Governor, and, in accordance to Article 2-1246 of the State Government Article , the General Assembly, on or before January 1, 2019.



Miriam's Kitchen

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

• Major Gifts Officer

  • Dec 2014 - Jan 2018

  This mission-critical position serves as the key steward for a rich portfolio of current and prospective philanthropists in support of Miriam's Kitchen. From meals to housing, Miriam's Kitchen's mission is to end chronic homelessness in Washington, DC. Managing a portfolio of 150 - 200 donors and prospects, and effectively build and maintain relationships with them, this position is expected to meet annual fundraising targets by developing and implementing a strategic approach to identifying… Show more This mission-critical position serves as the key steward for a rich portfolio of current and prospective philanthropists in support of Miriam's Kitchen. From meals to housing, Miriam's Kitchen's mission is to end chronic homelessness in Washington, DC. Managing a portfolio of 150 - 200 donors and prospects, and effectively build and maintain relationships with them, this position is expected to meet annual fundraising targets by developing and implementing a strategic approach to identifying, engaging, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of giving $10,000 and above; thereby advancing the organization's mission and creating meaningful impact in the lives of both donors and beneficiaries of that mission. Show less This mission-critical position serves as the key steward for a rich portfolio of current and prospective philanthropists in support of Miriam's Kitchen. From meals to housing, Miriam's Kitchen's mission is to end chronic homelessness in Washington, DC. Managing a portfolio of 150 - 200 donors and prospects, and effectively build and maintain relationships with them, this position is expected to meet annual fundraising targets by developing and implementing a strategic approach to identifying… Show more This mission-critical position serves as the key steward for a rich portfolio of current and prospective philanthropists in support of Miriam's Kitchen. From meals to housing, Miriam's Kitchen's mission is to end chronic homelessness in Washington, DC. Managing a portfolio of 150 - 200 donors and prospects, and effectively build and maintain relationships with them, this position is expected to meet annual fundraising targets by developing and implementing a strategic approach to identifying, engaging, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of giving $10,000 and above; thereby advancing the organization's mission and creating meaningful impact in the lives of both donors and beneficiaries of that mission. Show less



Jubilee Housing

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

• Senior Management- Development

  • Aug 2000 - Dec 2013

  As Senior Manager, responsible for interpreting the work of Jubilee Housing within the community and to a wide range of contributors and partners beyond. Led the Fund Development department in all aspects of Philanthropy; Administration and Reporting; Communication Outreach and Advocacy; and lastly- Community Engagement and Relations Management, Serving also as the Director of Development, worked with the Board and Executive Leadership, supervised the year-long Discipleship Year intern… Show more As Senior Manager, responsible for interpreting the work of Jubilee Housing within the community and to a wide range of contributors and partners beyond. Led the Fund Development department in all aspects of Philanthropy; Administration and Reporting; Communication Outreach and Advocacy; and lastly- Community Engagement and Relations Management, Serving also as the Director of Development, worked with the Board and Executive Leadership, supervised the year-long Discipleship Year intern, Development Officer, Communications Manager & Development Associate, and set and implemented fundraising goals and strategies that enabled Jubilee Housing to fund its programs. Show less As Senior Manager, responsible for interpreting the work of Jubilee Housing within the community and to a wide range of contributors and partners beyond. Led the Fund Development department in all aspects of Philanthropy; Administration and Reporting; Communication Outreach and Advocacy; and lastly- Community Engagement and Relations Management, Serving also as the Director of Development, worked with the Board and Executive Leadership, supervised the year-long Discipleship Year intern… Show more As Senior Manager, responsible for interpreting the work of Jubilee Housing within the community and to a wide range of contributors and partners beyond. Led the Fund Development department in all aspects of Philanthropy; Administration and Reporting; Communication Outreach and Advocacy; and lastly- Community Engagement and Relations Management, Serving also as the Director of Development, worked with the Board and Executive Leadership, supervised the year-long Discipleship Year intern, Development Officer, Communications Manager & Development Associate, and set and implemented fundraising goals and strategies that enabled Jubilee Housing to fund its programs. Show less