Experience

HFA/Rumblefish

• Musicians
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Vice President

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  HFA/Rumblefish is a division of the SESAC Music Group – a global, multi-line music company that is home to publishers, artists, writers and creators across every corner of the music industry. HFA/Rumblefish is one of the world-class companies in the Music Services group and provides a wide range of technology, licensing and administration services for music IP. www.sesacmusicgroup.com

• Senior Vice President, Strategy & Business Development

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2023

  Following SESAC's acquisition of HFA, the leading U.S. Mechanical Rights Organization, SESAC’s Rumblefish subsidiary, a leader in music micro-licensing, was merged with HFA’s Slingshot™ business unit under the Rumblefish brand. This powerful combination drives value for creators and users of music by delivering a comprehensive digital rights management platform designed to simplify the administration of musical compositions and master recordings. Responsible for the expansion and… Show more Following SESAC's acquisition of HFA, the leading U.S. Mechanical Rights Organization, SESAC’s Rumblefish subsidiary, a leader in music micro-licensing, was merged with HFA’s Slingshot™ business unit under the Rumblefish brand. This powerful combination drives value for creators and users of music by delivering a comprehensive digital rights management platform designed to simplify the administration of musical compositions and master recordings. Responsible for the expansion and diversification of Rumblefish's services.

• Vice President, Strategy & Business Development

  • Feb 2001 - Sep 2015

  HFA is the leading U.S. Mechanical Rights Organization and was recognized as a Top 500 Relentless Innovator by InformationWeek. Founded HFA’s Business Development Department and managed the expansion of HFA’s offerings from its primary business of mechanical licensing to broader rights administration including ground-breaking arrangements that enabled lyrics, tablature, streaming, mass synchronization and locker/cloud licensing. Additionally, led the development and launch of Slingshot™, HFA’s… Show more HFA is the leading U.S. Mechanical Rights Organization and was recognized as a Top 500 Relentless Innovator by InformationWeek. Founded HFA’s Business Development Department and managed the expansion of HFA’s offerings from its primary business of mechanical licensing to broader rights administration including ground-breaking arrangements that enabled lyrics, tablature, streaming, mass synchronization and locker/cloud licensing. Additionally, led the development and launch of Slingshot™, HFA’s rights management service, designed to simplify and facilitate the administration of intellectual property rights.



Trusted Advisor

• United States
• Industry Associations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chapter Advisory Board

  • May 2023 - Present

  Trusted Advisor is the dedicated forum for advisors of high net worth clients in the Entertainment Space.



Techstars

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Advisor/Mentor (MNRK Venture Group)

  • 2022 - Present

  Techstars Music invests in founders who use technology to solve the music industry’s most pressing problems, innovate the future of music, and support the cultures surrounding it.



Pet Partners

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

• Board of Directors

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Pet Partners is the national leader in improving human health and well-being through the human-animal bond. Registering nine species of animals, Pet Partners therapy animal teams make millions of visits each year in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, libraries, airports, and workplace wellness events, and respond to crisis events through our Animal-Assisted Crisis Response program. Pet Partners also advocates for legislation that promotes the human-animal bond through our grassroots advocacy… Show more Pet Partners is the national leader in improving human health and well-being through the human-animal bond. Registering nine species of animals, Pet Partners therapy animal teams make millions of visits each year in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, libraries, airports, and workplace wellness events, and respond to crisis events through our Animal-Assisted Crisis Response program. Pet Partners also advocates for legislation that promotes the human-animal bond through our grassroots advocacy program and educates legislators and the public about the positive impact of animal-assisted interventions (AAI). Founded in 1977 and grounded in the underlying research of AAI, Pet Partners is the gold standard in therapy animal visitation and is widely credited with expanding the field of AAI. Pet Partners is led by a dedicated Board of Directors and advised by members of its Human-Animal Bond Advisory Board. www.petpartners.org Show less



Pipeline Angels

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member & Investor

  • 2018 - Present

  Pipeline Angels is changing the face of angel investing and creating capital for women and non-binary femme social entrepreneurs.



Hearts & Minds Media

• Board of Advisors

  • 2019 - Present

  https://heartmindsmedia.com



New York University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advisor & Mentor: Entrepreneurship Class

  • 2020 - Present

  New York Team mentor for the NYU Steinhardt Music Business Program's capstone Entrepreneurship course.



The Recording Academy

• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member of The Recording Academy & Mentor for the GRAMMYU Program

  • 2019 - Present



Women in Music

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member & Mentorship Program Taskforce

  • 2016 - Present

  Women in Music is an organization with a mission to advance the awareness, equity, diversity, heritage, opportunities, and cultural aspects of women in the musical arts through education, support, empowerment, and recognition.



Citi

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President, e-Citi

  • Sep 1999 - Jan 2001

  e-Citi was Citigroup’s center for strategic investments in technology and an incubator for new online businesses and products. Responsible for analyzing technology partners for strategic investment and launching and marketing cutting-edge digital corporate banking solutions.



SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc.

• United States
• Investment Banking
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Vice President

  • Sep 1997 - Aug 1999

  SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. is a member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, one of the world's largest global financial institutions, and provides financial products and services to global institutional clients, focusing on North America and Latin America. Responsible for the analysis and strategic planning of new business opportunities arising from the era of financial deregulation in Japan and Latin America.



International Resources, Inc.

• Vice President

  • Jul 1991 - Dec 1996

  International Resources Holdings is an asset management and investment advisory service for global clients primarily in the Middle East. Provided C-level global business and operational advisory services for private investors. Developed new lines of business and launched start-up ventures for clients in line with their strategic and investment objectives.



Echo Travel, Inc.

• Founder & President

  • Jun 1990 - Dec 1996

  Echo Travel is a full-service travel company specializing in corporate and eco-travel.



Ampex International, Inc.

• Investment Manager

  • Jun 1989 - Jun 1991

  Ampex is a strategic advisory firm serving the interests and priorities of international private investors.



Finance Internships

• Intern

  • 1986 - 1988

  First Interregional Equity Prudential-Bache Securities Moseley Securities