Experience

Sax LLP

• United States
• Accounting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Strategic Business Transformation

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Full service consultative services focusing on the nonprofit industry. Services include organizational assessment in key strategic areas (fundraising, governance, strategic planning, finance, technology etc.). Additional offerings include leadership coaching, leadership transition planning and various seminars and workshops for all levels of the organization Full service consultative services focusing on the nonprofit industry. Services include organizational assessment in key strategic areas (fundraising, governance, strategic planning, finance, technology etc.). Additional offerings include leadership coaching, leadership transition planning and various seminars and workshops for all levels of the organization



Raritan Valley Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Sep 2017 - Present



The Arc of Somerset County

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

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2022

  Provide leadership and strategic planning for entire agency. Engage local and state legislators in dialogue and initiatives to promote the inclusion of individuals with an intellectual /developmental disability in their communities. Participate in development and fundraising activities. Oversee the functions of 14 departments and their respective Directors. Ensure sound fiscal practices and GAAP (generally accepted accounting practices) for all departments Support and promote quality initiatives and quality improvement programs in all departments Participate in the promotional, marketing and fundraising activities for the agency Collaborate with and guide Board of Directors in their strategic planning and committee structure Develop agency strategic plan and deploy throughout organization Collaborate with numerous other non-profits and funding sources in programmatic and fiscal initiatives Interface directly with all local and state-wide legislators (Senators/ Assemblymen) to promote and advocate for increased funding and services for persons with a developmental disability. Show less



The Arc of Somerset County

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

• Associate Executive Director

  • Sep 2006 - Jan 2007

  Overall fiscal and program management of 47 service programs throughout Somerset County. Programs serve individuals with a disability throughout the lifespan from pediatrics to geriatrics.Provided five departments and their respective Directors with the leadership and problem solving skills to manage and increase the quality of current programs.Collaborated with Board of Directors, family members and all stake holders on a new strategic plan for the Agency. Goals focused on Fiscal management, staff orientation and retention, development of leadership and team building skills and governance systems.Managed a total budget of over $18+MM from The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and other funding sources.Created processes and structure to pursue additional funding through The United Way ($92,000), the Department of Human Services ($152,000) and Community Development Block Grants ($92,000). All grants focused on community impact and demonstrated outcome based goals and objectives.Provide Directors with ongoing, regular opportunities for supervision and feedback to ensure leadership skills are acquired and utilized to promote the agency Mission and Vision.Interface with all levels of State and local Legislative staff to advocate for the increase of services and funding for individuals with a disability. Show less

• Family Support Coordinator

  • Mar 2002 - Sep 2006

  Lead and directed all family support programs and activities for children, adolescents and adults. Skills included advocacy, budget management, counseling, resource allocation and grant applications.Maintained and managed a $53,000 budget.Over sight of the distribution of $165,000.00 cash subsidies from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to families with children of all ages in Somerset, Union and Essex Counties that have been qualified for in-home respite and counseling assistance.Maintain a constant level of communication and support for 42 families in Somerset County who participate in the In-home Respite program, via direct communication and a quarterly newsletter - "The Source".Serve as the "point of contact" for all inquiries (phone, walk-in, and referral) that come to The Arc of Somerset County. Provide information, referral and/or advocacy within 24 hours of receiving an inquiry. Handle approximately 250 inquiries per year.Network and advocate for increased Family Support funding through participation in The Family Support Coalition of NJ and legislative support.Networked and advocated for increased Family Support funding through particpati9on in The Family Support Coalition of NJ and legislative support.Collaborated with The Arc of NJ to provide Education Advocacy services and programs for parents of students with special needs.Coordinated and supported a Family Support Network for parents who have children with special needs.Provided local High Schools with "Sensitivity Training" and "Special Sitters Training" to help young adults learn how to support individuals with a disability.Assumed additional responsibilities of the Director of Support Services, including supervision of Support Specialists and program/budget management. Show less



Bethlehem Township School District

• Grant Writer/Project Manager

  • May 2002 - Jun 2004

  Formulated Grant applications for two school districts to secure adaptive technology to assist students with disabilities meet the NJ Core Curriculum Standards. Achieved a Grant total of 250,000 + for each school district Created all project processes and directed all project activities Secured the resources and the technical support for various technologies in the project (SMART BOARDS, laptops, Assistive Software, multi-sensory technologies). Worked with all school personnel (Teachers, Guidance Staff and Administration) to provide training and support on the use of Assistive Technology for students with a disability. Coordinated all required reporting (project and fiscal) on a quarterly basis Interfaced with all school and Department of Education personnel to ensure compliance with grant requirements and successful completion of project. Show less