Experience

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  Genograms

  • Vice President Strategic Initiatives

    • Sep 2023 - Present

    With NextGen digital genograms, helping professionals unlock therapeutic insight in minutes, not hours. Our HIPAA-compliant software is an intuitive, interactive digital family mapping tool that provides all the benefits of genograms without the frustrations and hassles associated with pen and paper or computer drawing program alternatives. Visit Genograms.com to learn more.

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  Self-employed

  • Family Life Educator (FLE)

    • May 2023 - Present

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  Self Employed

  • Logan, Utah, United States

  • Child and Family Advocate

    • Apr 2010 - Present
    • Logan, Utah, United States

    Advocating for and supporting strong families is my passion. After a ten-year hiatus from my career and graduate school to focus on blending our family of ten children, I recently returned to my graduate studies and am pursuing a Masters in Human Development and Family Studies at Utah State University, where I am specializing in stepfamily research and curriculum development. I use my background and experiences to empower remarrying couples and stepfamilies to create and sustain healthy and happy relationships.

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  Utah State University Extension

  • Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Utah Marriage Commission

    • Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

    Support and coordinate the efforts of the Utah Marriage Commission to expand existing programs, launch new initiatives, and facilitate promotional and fundraising activities through strategic cultivation of donor relationships, sponsorships, and collaborative partnerships with community agencies and other marriage and family support service providers.

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  Utah State University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Development Officer

    • 2007 - 2010

    Coordinated planned giving, fundraising, and donor recognition events. Initiated new and strengthened current prospect relationships, resulting in over $2,000,000 funds raised. Submitted grant and funding proposals to foundations, private businesses, and state and federal organizations, 80% successfully funded.

  • Program Coordinator

    • 2005 - 2007

    Developed and implemented comprehensive program designed to meet the needs of nontraditional students, successfully decreasing attrition and enhancing academic performance of target group. Recruited and advised program participants. Supervised staff and coordinated the provision of support services. Secured funding and administrative support through grant writing, marketing, and community collaborations for all aspects of program including on-site childcare facility and play garden, workshop series, fitness facility, and student financial aid.

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  Angels for Christmas

  • Brigham City, Utah, United States

  • Project Manager

    • 2003 - 2009
    • Brigham City, Utah, United States

    Managed all aspects of seasonal service project for needy families throughout Box Elder County, including coordination of fundraising, publicity, and community partnerships, and supervision of volunteers.

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  Family Fair

  • Brigham City, Utah, United States

  • Project Manager

    • 2003 - 2005
    • Brigham City, Utah, United States

    Managed all aspects of annual community event promoting cohesion in the community through the formation and strengthening of collaborative relationships. Provided families and individuals with access to services, training, and workshops. Estimated annual attendance over 3500