Executive Director

• Sep 2014 - Present

- Founded STEAM organization to build skills in art, writing, science, and tech for youth in NYC using interest-driven learning and social justice. - Solicited gifts from major donors, built network of over 400 donors, cultivated corporate sponsors, and obtained grant awards to secure budget for six annual summer programs, serving 20 youth participants yearly. - Doubled organization’s revenue year over next 2019 to 2020. - Managed team of 10 teachers and mentors for annual summer program. - Cultivated 11-member Advisory Board of professionals who lend necessary expertise and resources to raising profile of organization. - Successfully transitioned program to a virtual setting for summer 2020. Show less

HSE Teacher, Adult Learning

• Sep 2020 - Present

Development Manager

• Dec 2017 - Jul 2020

- Directed sustained giving programs that contributed 30% of organization’s annual $2 million budget. - Oversaw employee giving campaigns raising over $100,000 annually. - Managed portfolio of 50 major donors and prospects. - Planned and organized events focused on cultivating and engaging existing and prospective donors. - Wrote tailored program reports for major donors. - Administered grant-making program benefiting partner organizations in India. - Developed internal bookkeeping practices and procedures and liaised with Treasurer and accountants on organization’s financials. Show less

Instructor & Currciulum Development Associate, Adult Literacy/HSE/ESOL Program

• Sep 2012 - Aug 2017

- Produced multiple Next Generation Science Standards-aligned science curriculums used across citywide CUNY Adult Literacy Program. - Point person for integration of digital technologies into the adult education classroom; organized professional development series on classroom technology integration. - Developed and taught Project RISE, a yearlong course to promote science literacy and STEM-interest in women adult learners. (See class website below.) - Collaborated with Director to draft and apply for funding for programs; awarded grant funding for curriculum development and stipends. - Secured competitive cultivation opportunities at national and local events. - Prepared and delivered curriculum covering math, reading, writing, science, social studies while meeting varied academic, intellectual, social needs of each student. Show less

Science Teacher Leader

• Jan 2015 - Jun 2017

- Selected to participate in statewide teacher leader institutes in science instruction. - Developed and delivered series of science instruction professional development workshops to citywide adult literacy teacher network. - Created science teacher’s digital toolkit with award of NYSED Mini Grant. - Selected to participate in statewide teacher leader institutes in science instruction. - Developed and delivered series of science instruction professional development workshops to citywide adult literacy teacher network. - Created science teacher’s digital toolkit with award of NYSED Mini Grant.

Digital-Media Instructor

• Sep 2013 - Aug 2016

- Facilitated after-school STEM programs that used Lego robotics and videogame design to teach computer programming concepts and digital media skills to middle school students. - Co-taught 7th grade math class weekly; used robotics to incorporate Common Core-aligned math concepts. - Facilitated after-school STEM programs that used Lego robotics and videogame design to teach computer programming concepts and digital media skills to middle school students. - Co-taught 7th grade math class weekly; used robotics to incorporate Common Core-aligned math concepts.

Cooperating Academic Advisor, CUNY Start

• Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

- Advised and counseled 55 students in pre-college summer math program. - Taught weekly seminar classes to orient students to college network and campus resources. - Recruited and enrolled participants for program’s pilot season. - Advised and counseled 55 students in pre-college summer math program. - Taught weekly seminar classes to orient students to college network and campus resources. - Recruited and enrolled participants for program’s pilot season.

Curriculum Advisor

• Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

- Develop pilot digital writing & mentoring program for 26 participants over three semesters in partnership with The New School; manage all aspects of program- Write curriculum that incorporates digital learning with creative writing instruction- Lead monthly in-person digital writing workshops for 26 participants; lead online orientation for participants - Train 2–3 Parsons Design & Technology graduate students in facilitating digital writing workshops; train Girls Write Now Youth Board members in curriculum design and workshop facilitation Show less

Director of Programs

• Sep 2007 - Sep 2012

- Directed all aspects of programming for nationally-recognized organization, including Writing & Mentoring Program, Digital Media Mentoring Program, and the Girls College Bound Program; in six years more than doubled number of youth served across all programs.- Supervised team of two full-time program coordinators, four consultants, and two-three interns seasonally, including hiring and review process; oversaw Program Advisory Committee, Therapy Panel and College Prep Panel, as well as 100+ volunteers annually.- Developed new programs in conjunction with ED, including digital mentoring program funded by the New York Community Trust / MacArthur Foundation with a lead $100K grant.- Managed evaluation and assessment for all programs and liaised with Director of Development to align with funder needs.- Helped prepare for and facilitate site visits for funders, including collaborating on agendas and prepping youth program participants.- Collaborated with development team to cultivate Board of Directors; also prepared & presented program report at bi-monthly board meetings.- Organized publication of annual 200+ page anthology of mentee and mentor writing, recipient of a 2012 Independent Publisher Book Awards Gold Medal and Independent Voice Award. Show less

Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2005 - May 2005

- Led weekly seminars with 15 students for Women’s Studies Course 397: The Social Construction of Whiteness. - Evaluated student progress weekly with course professor; monitored attendance and graded weekly class assignments. - Led weekly seminars with 15 students for Women’s Studies Course 397: The Social Construction of Whiteness. - Evaluated student progress weekly with course professor; monitored attendance and graded weekly class assignments.