Chief Operating Officer

• Jun 2012 - Present

As COO, I have broad responsibility and accountability for the overall growth, performance and impact of the organization in fulfilling its mission to be a catalyst for progress in Washington, DC. I lead our education, housing and economy programs by incubating new initiatives and forming innovative partnerships. I am responsible for internal operations for the 240-member organization including communications, fundraising, operations and finance. My programs, partnerships, and proposals led to the following results: diversified revenues, spurred advocacy, increased visibility and communication, and, ultimately, to education reform, economic growth, housing affordability, transportation, and infrastructure improvements in Washington, DC.Through direct advocacy, coalition building, and public policy analysis, I helped improve the public policy environment in education, education and the economy.

Senior Advisor

• Jan 2016 - Present

Since leading its establishment and incubation in 2016 as a new, non-profit organization, I have provided strategic advice and guidance to the D.C. Policy Center on housing, education, government finance and economic development. I support the Center by developing and promoting policy proposals and building coalitions to facilitate their adoption.

Board Member

• Oct 2018 - Jun 2020

Interim Executive Director

• Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

Executive Director

• Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

Served as the initial Executive Director of the DC Tax Revision Commission, managing its operations including recruiting and building a diverse work team, acting as key spokesperson, authorizing nationwide experts to conduct research for the Commission, and directing internal administrative support. I spearheaded the design of comprehensive tax recommendations to encourage tax code transparency and fairness, increase business growth and job creation, and broaden tax base. Recommendations became law and included approximately $950M in tax reductions (over first 6 years of implementation).

Principal

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2012

Advised municipalities, states and schools districts on financial restructuring, operational improvement and organizational reform strategies.

Executive Director

• Mar 2009 - May 2011

Led the reform of $556 million in state and federal grant program administration and compliance for the Detroit Public Schools under the direction of a Governor-appointed Emergency Financial Manager.

Agency Fiscal Officer

• Oct 2007 - Mar 2009

Responsible for day-to-day finance operations including accounting, budget and grants management during the transition and establishment of the office as D.C.'s State Education Agency. The office's financial responsibilities grew from $85.4 million to $606.3 million in programs during this period.

Executive Secretary

• 2007 - 2007

Sr. Advisor for Budget and Finance/Special Assistant

• 2005 - 2006

Policy Analyst

• 2004 - 2005

Financial Economist

• 2000 - 2004

Budget Analyst

• 1999 - 2000