Experience

Dominican Sisters of Hope

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director for Mission

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Works in collaboration with the Executive Team and the Leadership Team to identify strategies and resources for implementing the vision and mission objectives, promote the core values of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, and advance the congregation's charism. - Collaborates with organizations or individuals outside the congregation to advance its mission, charism and values - Initiates and coordinates the process for strategic mission planning, decision making, and implementation - Promotes formation of lay partners in the mission of the Dominican Sisters of Hope - Advocates for the resources necessary to enhance and support the infrastructure required for promoting the congregation’s mission



Episcopal Charities

• New York, NY

• Director of Programs

  • 2015 - 2019

  Responsible for all grant making and program activities: - Oversee grant decision-making process, evaluation and accountability of funded programs - Direct program activities, including planning and implementation of training workshops - Develop and enhance relationships with program directors, clergy, and parishes - Staff Board committees and present program-related reports to the Board of Directors - Collaborate with diocesan and community agencies - Oversee social media, website, and electronic communications, contribute program-related information in print materials and news articles



Visiting Nurse Association of the Hudson Valley

• Tarrytown, NY

• Grants and Individual Giving Manager

  • 2013 - 2015

  • Collaborate with VP of Development to develop, implement, and sustain grant and individual giving programs totaling $350,000 annually • Develop, implement, and evaluate new processes for individual donor acquisition and cultivation • Identify and research prospective private, family, and corporate foundation donors • Write and prepare proposals, reports, acknowledgements, and other correspondence to funders • Manage and maintain calendar of proposal and report deadlines • Work with other departments to identify opportunities for funding, evaluate programs and gather information for reports • Maintain foundation records in Raiser’s Edge database and paper files



St. James' Church

• Madison Ave. at 71st St., New York, NY

• Associate for Mission

  • 2007 - 2012

  • Directed service programs in areas of homelessness, hunger, prisons, and international development engaging more than 200 volunteers annually; mentored young adult interns • Managed program budgets and grants totaling $50,000 - $150,000 per year • Directed mission and service programs in areas of homelessness, hunger, prisons, and international development, engaging up to 200 volunteers annually; mentored young adult interns • Managed program and grants budgets totaling $50,000 - $150,000 per year • Developed education and spiritual formation processes to train volunteers for local and international service, including cultural sensitivity, historical and political context, theology of mission, and reflection on service • Organized and led seven international service trips, preparing budgets and logistics • Oversaw week of service activities in celebration of parish’s bicentennial year, involving children, teens, adults, and the elderly in 15 team-based projects • Staffed four mission committees, supporting lay leaders and serving as liaison to clergy and staff • Collaborated with clergy, staff, and other congregations on mission trips and service initiatives • Built relationships with international and local Partners in Mission grant recipients, evaluating progress towards goals and developing accountability procedures



Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program

• 444 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA

• Volunteer Coordinator

  • 2004 - 2007

  • Expanded volunteer program agency-wide, increased volunteers from 24 to 92 in three years • Launched AmeriCorps program; recruited, hired, trained, and mentored young adults • Led teams of 5 AmeriCorps members and 10 college student interns • Served on Development Team, integrating volunteerism and donor cultivation • Systematized and led volunteer training • Utilized Paradigm software to maintain service records • Initiated annual city-wide Sock Drive, yielding more than 73,000 pairs



Northeast Health Systems

• Beverly, MA

• Chaplain Intern

  • Sep 2004 - May 2005

  Offered pastoral care and spiritual support to hospital patients, including patients dually-diagnosed for psychiatric illness and substance abuse. Successfully completed Clinical Pastoral Education, Level I. Offered pastoral care and spiritual support to hospital patients, including patients dually-diagnosed for psychiatric illness and substance abuse. Successfully completed Clinical Pastoral Education, Level I.



The Second Step

• Newton, MA

• Development and Capital Campaign Coordinator

  • 2001 - 2004

  Composed solicitation and acknowledgment letters, authored marketing materials for $3 million capital campaign, wrote grant proposals and reports for corporate and foundation donors, helped plan and execute donor cultivation and appreciation events. Composed solicitation and acknowledgment letters, authored marketing materials for $3 million capital campaign, wrote grant proposals and reports for corporate and foundation donors, helped plan and execute donor cultivation and appreciation events.



Episcopal Social Services

• New York, NY

• Development Intern

  • Jun 2000 - Aug 2000

  Maintained database and donor files, composed donor acknowledgment letters, wrote successful government grant proposal for daycare center. Maintained database and donor files, composed donor acknowledgment letters, wrote successful government grant proposal for daycare center.



Ecclesia Ministries

• Boston, MA

• Field Education Intern

  • Jun 1999 - May 2000

  Provided street outreach, pastoral care, and spiritual support to homeless people; led Bible studies, assisted with coordination and performance of outdoor worship services. Provided street outreach, pastoral care, and spiritual support to homeless people; led Bible studies, assisted with coordination and performance of outdoor worship services.



Jackson Servant Leadership Corps

• Jackson, MS

• Founder and Director

  • 1994 - 1998

  Collaborated with pastors and social service agencies to create inner-city service program for young adult volunteers, wrote grants and appeal letters to fund program, initiated Jackson’s inaugural MLK Day of Service. Collaborated with pastors and social service agencies to create inner-city service program for young adult volunteers, wrote grants and appeal letters to fund program, initiated Jackson’s inaugural MLK Day of Service.



Mississippi Teacher Corps

• Bolivar County, MS

• Classroom Teacher

  • Aug 1993 - Jun 1994

  Instructed middle school students in reading, language arts, and social studies, taught elementary school students all subjects in self-contained classroom. Instructed middle school students in reading, language arts, and social studies, taught elementary school students all subjects in self-contained classroom.



St. Mark's College

• South Africa

• Volunteer Teacher

  • Aug 1989 - Jul 1990

  Taught English, social studies, biology, and typing to high school students, helped lead student chapel services, advised political awareness club and other student activities, supervised girls’ dormitory. Taught English, social studies, biology, and typing to high school students, helped lead student chapel services, advised political awareness club and other student activities, supervised girls’ dormitory.