Senior Manager, Capacity Building

• Jul 2022 - Present

Manager, Capacity Building

• Oct 2020 - Jul 2022

Working closely with the Director of Capacity Building, the Internal Operations Manager focuses primarily on ensuring that the CBT functions properly on a day-to-day basis. This Manager creates and maintains processes that allow the CBT to meet its commitments with all other REDF programs by carefully managing project inflow & outflow, team utilization and project staffing, the external consultant roster, data collection and management, and communications with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Regional Partnerships & Technical Assistance Manager

• Feb 2019 - Oct 2020

Identify key stakeholders, establish partnerships, and foster the growth and development of social enterprise ecosystems, such as LA:RISE, in the Southern California region. Responsibilities Include: -Relationship Management and Field Advancement-Advisory Services-Due Diligence on Investment Opportunities-Strategic Communications

Senior Portfolio Associate & LA:RISE Partner Liaison

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

Portfolio Associate

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

Operations Administrator, Works

• Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

Facilitate grant enrollment, including performing client surveys, completing paperwork, and maintaining tracking system to meet contract obligations• Communicate and collaborate with external stakeholders and partners for the L.A. R.I.S.E program• Represent Chrysalis at offsite meetings, trainings, and workshops• Conduct weekly client orientations• Prepare monthly program reports and supporting documents and review monthly invoices for accuracy• Daily maintenance of databases, including a case management database and employee files.

Director of Outreach & Research

• May 2015 - May 2016

The G&A law firm is transitioning into taking on more pro bono cases as the lead attorney moves into semi-retirement. I was hired to oversee and direct this year-long project, to set up the firm for success in continuing their long lasting impact in the San Gabriel Valley. • Communicate and market the firm to nonprofits and political activist groups for pro bono cases• Represent the firm at San Gabriel Valley groups/coalitions (political, religous, nonprofit, and city government) • Act as a resource and liaison between the firm and pro bono clients • Gather relevant research for ongoing cases and prepare exhibits/presentations• Develop press strategies and write press releases on the firm’s pro bono work• Organize and host meetings, forums and other events, and ensure they stay on budget• Conduct due diligence research on socially aware mutual funds/municipal bonds and submit recommendations where the firm should invest the proceeds from the sale of property

Program Coordinator- Mentorships, Summer Academy, & Alumni Association

• Aug 2013 - May 2015

• Introduce and oversee new mentorship procedures from the latest research on best practices, to meet objectives set by the executive director. • Conduct research and analyze scholar needs through surveys and interviews, with 400 students to determine program directions and goals for the strategic planning committee. • Conceptualize and coordinate the Mentor Recruitment Initiative to keep up with our current and projected client demand.• Help 25 current scholars increase their GPAs by giving them the time, resources, and guidance they may not receive or feel comfortable receiving from other external sources (family, school, friends etc.)• Prepare and maintain records and quarterly reports such as: number of mentorship matches, alumni updates, Summer Academy student data, and training manuals.• Supervise the restructuring of the Alumni Association over a six month period; by evaluating what events, workshops, and committees worked well and then create an action plan to change what was not functional.• Provide a qualified mentor to 40 scholars who believe that it would add value & help them to achieve their goals.• Establish and maintain relationships with organizations, to meet the needs of our scholars though mentors, conference speakers, job shadows, workshops and scholar sponsorship. • Refine past processes and procedures to ensure that the 2014 Summer Academy runs smoothly, and provides a fun yet challenging experience for the students.

Lead Intern: USC-SCS Summer Academy

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

• Human Resources Tasks: Trained/managed interns and volunteers, logged all staff and TA hours, distributed paychecks, handled reimbursements, and maintained a safe work environment.• Supervised the Summer Food Service Program Management to ensure the program followed government regulations.• Created, developed and oversaw the Peer Advising/Counseling program.• Supported four professors and 15 teaching assistants with student and classroom management.• Recruited, scheduled and assisted 30 speakers for the academy's daily Professional Development Hour presentation.

Fellow

• Sep 2012 - May 2013

The Fellows Program is a nine-month, full-time, post-graduate experiential leadership training program which introduces diverse, intelligent and driven young public servants to all aspects of the public affairs arena. Field assignments, site visits, interviews and special individual and group projects and consultancies prepare Coro Fellows to translate their ideals into action for improving their own communities.• Skills Developed: Hands-on project experience, an understanding of complex public issues, leadership skills in inquiry, problem-solving, communication, organization, analysis, and consensus-building, political acumen to get things done, and working within various team styles• Field Placements: Non Profit Placement- Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center (LAGLC)Political Campaign Placement- Alan Lowenthal for CongressGovernment Placement- Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)Business Placement- Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed)Labor Placement- International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63Public Communications Placement- Dakota CommunicationsGroup/Individual Project- Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Office Clerk

• Jun 2006 - Aug 2012

Research Assistant- Political Science

• Jun 2011 - Jan 2012

Employment Intern

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011