Experience

Equal Measure

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

• Senior Consultant

  • May 2019 - Present

  Conduct evaluation and consulting projects with national grant making foundations focused on college access, cradle to career pipelines, population health, and community development. Conduct evaluation and consulting projects with national grant making foundations focused on college access, cradle to career pipelines, population health, and community development.



Rutgers University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Associate

  • Nov 2015 - May 2019

  Guide research initiative for Community Leadership Center, including research on universities as anchor institutions in sustaining community and economic development, and the impact of a cradle-to-career educational pipeline using mixed-method research techniques of surveys, interviews, focus groups, and socioeconomic and sociodemographic analysis.Organize and manage the Community Leadership Lecture Series, a symposium of K-12 education and community development topics and issues, and the Rutgers Cuba Collaboration Annual Conference and travel experience.Manage and fundraise for the Rutgers Alfredo Santiago Endowed Scholarship Fund, including producing the annual gala and counseling scholarship recipients, past and present.Lead special projects connecting Rutgers University and LEAP Academy University Charter School, including development of case studies, videos, marketing materials, and annual reports

• Graduate Assistant

  • Sep 2014 - Nov 2015



Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director of Individual Giving

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

  Manage direct mail and e-mail solicitation campaigns with 100,000 recipients, raising over $400,000 annuallyGrow membership base and increase pool of giving for the Raven Society, the Library's group of young supporters (includes event planning and Board administration)Personally solicit individual donors to give at increased levels

• Donor Relations Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

  Cultivate major and long-term donors, and steward their gifts.Develop annual endowment reports, newsletters and collection updates for major donors.Build relationships with long-term donors and promote planned giving program.



AFS Intercultural Programs

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Assurance and Compliance Coordinator

  • Aug 2010 - May 2012

  Develop and implement strategies to build and expand the strength and continuity of compliance in the organization amongst volunteers and host families, particularly through online communications and surveys, in person and online trainings, and site visits. Develop and implement strategies to build and expand the strength and continuity of compliance in the organization amongst volunteers and host families, particularly through online communications and surveys, in person and online trainings, and site visits.



City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

• Intern, Development and Public Engagement, and Art Education

  • Sep 2009 - Jul 2010

  Developed marketing and fundraising plans for restoration of over 2,500 murals and for the Mural Mile, an audio walking tour of Center City murals. Administered communications and drafted project proposals and descriptions for the Restored Spaces environmental and youth initiative. Facilitated project activities and meetings between the Philadelphia School District, City of Philadelphia agencies, neighborhood associations and artists. Developed marketing and fundraising plans for restoration of over 2,500 murals and for the Mural Mile, an audio walking tour of Center City murals. Administered communications and drafted project proposals and descriptions for the Restored Spaces environmental and youth initiative. Facilitated project activities and meetings between the Philadelphia School District, City of Philadelphia agencies, neighborhood associations and artists.



University of Pennsylvania

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Washington Semester Program Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  Marketed the semester long program to undergraduate students; administered the application process; conducted interviews with students and made recommendations to the Director for program acceptance; managed online databases and contact resources. Marketed the semester long program to undergraduate students; administered the application process; conducted interviews with students and made recommendations to the Director for program acceptance; managed online databases and contact resources.



Institute of International Education

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Intern, Inter-American Foundation (IAF) Grassroots Development PhD Fellowship

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Developed marketing, alumni outreach and administrative processes for staff and candidates of the research fellowship program in Latin America and the Caribbean. Created foundation for strategic planning in the Global Exchange unit. Developed marketing, alumni outreach and administrative processes for staff and candidates of the research fellowship program in Latin America and the Caribbean. Created foundation for strategic planning in the Global Exchange unit.



Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

• United States

• Intern, Affiliate Relations

  • Sep 2008 - May 2009

  Manager for processes associated with agency changes, including mergers and disaffiliations. Manager for processes associated with agency changes, including mergers and disaffiliations.



Amigos de las Americas

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Chapter Services Administrator

  • 2005 - 2008

  Coordinated the administration and communication for thirty domestic chapters and for over 500 annual youth volunteers. Worked inclusively with a volunteer community, managed databases and files for chapter clientele, and provided on-site personal and technical support. Published periodic newsletters, organized content and logistics for multiple weekend gatherings, and provided updated resource and training materials for chapter leaders. Developed an online application, and lead various training sessions for youth volunteers. Communicated medical, travel and safety issues as part of summer emergency On-Call team.