Intern Therapist

• Sep 2023 - Present

Strategic Operations Consultant

• Jul 2019 - Oct 2023

I provide leadership, guidance and insight on a range of novel and nuanced projects to help build new programs and products and expand business development. Clients include emerging FinTech organizations and global non-profits (please contact me for additional information). Areas of consulting and support include: * Multi-channel operations and systems development * Non-profit operations * Logistics and program management * Multi-channel business and product development * Legal and regulatory requirements and considerations Work product and delivery includes: * Strategic planning decks * Detailed operational recommendations delivered via deck and in stakeholder discussions * Direct implementation of new and/or refined operational systems to address complex programmatic challenges Show less

Program Manager

• May 2020 - Aug 2021

Feed thousands of geographically distributed clients in vulnerable populations daily through door-to-door food relief program. Facilitate and cross-functional communication and operations with internal, government and subcontractor stakeholders and program participants including delivery fleet management, third party software and routing providers and client services teams Oversee programmatic data management and performance tracking to identify pain points and areas of improvement in operations. Troubleshoot to enhance and improve client experience through operations improvements and constant evaluation of program partnerships and performance. Show less

Director of Sales

• Oct 2017 - Jul 2019

While Director of Sales, I filled a multi-disciplinary role identifying and executing blue water business and product opportunities. My ability to build and strengthen relationships internally and externally allowed for expansion in to new client segments and improved internal positioning to get ahead of and address potential roadblocks.Specific achievements and activity includes:* Contributed to development of organizational goals by providing critical customer, product and operational insights* Led multi-channel strategic relationship development initiatives with major financial institutions, development trust and candor with program owners up through key executives * Served as internal subject matter expert to improve organizational understanding of key customer segments and ecosystem unlocks* Spearheaded launch of internal diversity and inclusion program and guided cross-organizational development of program* Drafted internal organizational and operational policies to address critical human resources and business questions* Contributed to drafting of commercial agreements Show less

Client Manager

• Nov 2017 - Jan 2019

Director- Strategic Member Relations

• Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

Led cross-organizational strategic operations to align distinct business units around shared organizational goals and growth. Initiated, managed and expanded relationships with senior executives of internal business units and client constituent groups to improve organizational impact and value. Achievements and activities include:* Improving member engagement by up to 400% in key client segments through strategic operations to leverage resources that support unique needs and goals of each member company * Managed inter-departmental process to develop metrics to measure and improve state of member engagement through enhanced understanding of distinct corporate models and improved organizational capacity to anticipate and respond to strategic priorities.* Developed groundwork to expand existing organizational programs in to new member and industry segments* Served as staff facilitator for MBA’s mPower women’s network, leading panel discussions and speaking at industry events* Established groundwork to expand existing organizational initiatives in technology and diversity & inclusion to new industry segments* Contributed to board materials and presentations Show less

Associate Director- CREF

• Feb 2016 - Apr 2017

Lead efforts to expand and improve programming and policy responsiveness for members of the Commercial Real Estate Finance community. Launched and led a young professionals roundtable to improve retention and development of diverse, young staff in an industry with poor historic levels of DEI.

Policy Manager

• Sep 2014 - Feb 2016

As Manager of Policy I facilitated work on various multi-channel advocacy and education programs, including the management of a highly complex of financial industry initiative aimed at reinvigorating participation in the private label mortgage backed securities market. I led teams of industry executives with divergent and diverse business interest in reaching consensus on numerous hairy policy positions, as well as in expanding organizational priorities in DEI. As founding staff member, I led the development of SFIG's Women in Structured Finance Group and managed industry executive involvement to grow the program from launch to over 1000 members in its inaugural year.Specific Work Product Included:RMBS 3.0 First, Second and Third Editions. November 2015o Contributed substantially to drafting, editing, and peer review process and facilitated publication and dissemination of final product.o Conducted educational advocacy to ensure industry member and regulatory body understanding of industry approach and recommendationsSPEAKING ENGAGEMENTSModerator:o Roundtable Panel: Proposed Deal Agent Frameworks—Fiduciary responsibility, rethinking roles within the RMBS trust structure, and evolution of transaction parties; SFIG/IMN Private Label RMBS Reform Symposium, November 2015, New York, NYSpeaker:o Symposium: Around the SFIG World in 80 Minutes; SFIG Fall Symposium, October 2014, New York, NYo Symposium: Current Regulatory Issues in the Canadian Structured Finance Market-LAR Update; SFIG Canadian Symposium, April 2014, Toronto, ON Show less

Senior Policy Analyst

• Dec 2013 - Sep 2014

Associate

• Jul 2012 - Feb 2013

Litigation and general client services; Direct representation of clients in Court and Administrative proceedings. Responsible for filing motions and briefs, appearing in court, and ensuring that all client matters and filings comply with federal law and regulation. Litigation and general client services; Direct representation of clients in Court and Administrative proceedings. Responsible for filing motions and briefs, appearing in court, and ensuring that all client matters and filings comply with federal law and regulation.

Law Clerk (Volunteer)

• Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

Aid in drafting opinions for Senior level judge; assist in preparations for hearings; participate in discussions regarding pending cases, hearings and decisions concerning government contracts and 5th amendment takings disputes. Aid in drafting opinions for Senior level judge; assist in preparations for hearings; participate in discussions regarding pending cases, hearings and decisions concerning government contracts and 5th amendment takings disputes.

Law Clerk: OECA Special Projects and Litigation Division

• Jan 2011 - May 2011

Reviewed federal regulatory language and composed summary document of agency penalty mitigation policy; identified and analyzed potential candidates for EPA suspension and debarment; conducted audit policy analysis of FIFRA violations; compared federally enforceable best practices of state implementation plans relating to Clean Air Act regulations of the oil and gas industry; contributed to state law review of potential best practices relating to hydraulic fracturing. Reviewed federal regulatory language and composed summary document of agency penalty mitigation policy; identified and analyzed potential candidates for EPA suspension and debarment; conducted audit policy analysis of FIFRA violations; compared federally enforceable best practices of state implementation plans relating to Clean Air Act regulations of the oil and gas industry; contributed to state law review of potential best practices relating to hydraulic fracturing.

Student Attorney

• Aug 2010 - May 2011

Provided client service in clinical setting concentrating on international human rights, international criminal law, international rights of the child, and U.S. immigration and asylum law and regulation. Successfully represented the family of former Guatemalan President Juan Jacobo Arbenz Guzman in settlement proceedings with the Guatemalan state for recovery of financial and symbolic losses associated with President Arbenz's overthrow; prepared and submitted a successful asylum application in a political refugee case; consulted client in international custody dispute. Show less

Student

• 2008 - 2011

Student Attorney; Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Academy; International Trade and Investment Law Society, Executive Board; Environmental Law Society, Executive Board; Dean's Fellow Research Assistant

Dean's Fellow

• May 2009 - Dec 2009

Researched international and domestic interrogation practices, concentrating on cultural aspects of the law and the use of cultural taboos in interrogation; contributed to a comprehensive guide of state laws concerning criminal sexual conduct and the criminalization of STI/HIV transmission; contributed research for presentations and ongoing works concerning privacy and quasi-privacy rights and bankruptcy law.

Advisor: International Law and Human Rights

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

Advised on issues of international human rights obligations for a leading NGO in Equatorial West Africa; provided insight on comparative law and human rights issues to members of the Cameroonian judiciary; led workshops on participatory democracy, electoral processes, voting law and civil rights; developed a voters guide on democratic rights; participated in child trafficking intervention and mediation proceedings; assisted local attorneys cases concerning indefinite detention without trial for Cameroonian defendants at the local and regional court levels. Show less

Research Assistant

• May 2006 - Aug 2008

Contributed to economic and advocacy initiatives on behalf of private member companies before legislative and regulatory bodies on local, state and federal levels; monitored regulatory and tax structure vis-a-vis industry performance and industry interests. General Counsel with legal research pertaining to Three-Tier Distribution System, import-export taxation, alcohol related regulations, and advertising litigation. Conducted economic analysis of industry growth, economic trends and state specific taxation matters. Implemented a successful campaign to increasing number of member institutions by more than 30 percent. Contributed to report on industry environmental and social responsibility standards and practices. Show less