Experience

Kulanu, Inc.

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  As Executive Director, I work with the president and the board to direct the internal affairs and external communications of Kulanu. I supervise staff and interns, manage all of our communications, take a leading role in online programs, fundraising, and press relations, and assist with budgeting and financial oversight.

• Deputy Director

  • Feb 2021 - Oct 2022

• Communications Director

  • Nov 2018 - Feb 2021

  International non-profit supporting isolated, emerging, and returning Jewish communities around the globe• Leading strategic communications efforts to raise awareness of organization and partner communities• Guiding partner communities in creating their own engaging outreach and fundraising campaigns



Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease (APBD) Research Foundation

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications and Outreach Consultant

  • Feb 2018 - Jul 2021

  Non-profit dedicated to increasing understanding of APBD and supporting research studies • Developed a communications strategy to prioritize tasks to increase APBD awareness • Advise on strategic marketing and communications efforts for ongoing initiatives • Formulate and facilitate donor and outreach campaigns • Rebranded for increased recognition and modernization Non-profit dedicated to increasing understanding of APBD and supporting research studies • Developed a communications strategy to prioritize tasks to increase APBD awareness • Advise on strategic marketing and communications efforts for ongoing initiatives • Formulate and facilitate donor and outreach campaigns • Rebranded for increased recognition and modernization



StrongMinds

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Communications Manager

  • May 2016 - Jun 2018

  Social enterprise focused on treating women suffering from depression at scale in Africa • Directed and produced video profile series and mini-documentary on-site in Uganda • Secured WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) player as celebrity spokesperson • Doubled Facebook likes and significantly increased all social media presence • Secured poster presentations at the Association for Psychological Science Convention and World Psychiatric Association Congress Social enterprise focused on treating women suffering from depression at scale in Africa • Directed and produced video profile series and mini-documentary on-site in Uganda • Secured WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) player as celebrity spokesperson • Doubled Facebook likes and significantly increased all social media presence • Secured poster presentations at the Association for Psychological Science Convention and World Psychiatric Association Congress



The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

  Local non-profit organization focused on bringing Jewish learning to life through family programming • Broke the Guinness World Record through strategic marketing efforts to galvanize the community • Branded three new age-group divisions to better serve and engage the people being served • Formulated and managed peer-to-peer online campaign which surpassed fundraising goal of $10K in 10 days • Planned and organized annual giving dessert event with over 200 attendees Local non-profit organization focused on bringing Jewish learning to life through family programming • Broke the Guinness World Record through strategic marketing efforts to galvanize the community • Branded three new age-group divisions to better serve and engage the people being served • Formulated and managed peer-to-peer online campaign which surpassed fundraising goal of $10K in 10 days • Planned and organized annual giving dessert event with over 200 attendees



Global Nomads Group

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Mar 2012 - Feb 2014

  International non-profit focused on fostering dialogue and understanding among the world’s youth • Branded the organization’s educational programs which increased enrollment and engagement • Doubled Facebook likes and significantly increased all social media presence • Secured speaker panel session at the prestigious SXSWedu conference • Conducted a crowdfunding campaign surpassing goal International non-profit focused on fostering dialogue and understanding among the world’s youth • Branded the organization’s educational programs which increased enrollment and engagement • Doubled Facebook likes and significantly increased all social media presence • Secured speaker panel session at the prestigious SXSWedu conference • Conducted a crowdfunding campaign surpassing goal



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Affairs Specialist

  • Jun 2005 - Jan 2012

  US government agency focused on world peace and friendship • Independently initiated, designed, and created the Peace Corps’ 50th anniversary showcase event in Times Square; obtained donated large-scale digital screen displays and banners for the event • Procured the lighting of the Empire State Building for Peace Corps Day • Orchestrated highway sign contribution in honor of Peace Corps volunteers from the NJ Department of Transportation; created unveiling event that garnered media attention and energized local volunteers • Secured Yankees pre-game on-field presentations for Peace Corps and additional promotions including public service announcement placement, Yankees’ magazine article, and two-page spread in official retrospective book Show less



Seeds of Peace

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

• Communications Associate

  • May 2004 - Jun 2005

  International non-profit focused on cultivating new generations of global leaders in communities divided by conflict • Designed and managed new website which led to a 10 times increase in donations • Launched and wrote the e-newsletter to engage and energize supporters throughout the year • Served as Special Project Coordinator for pilot program bringing Arab and American youth together in Jordan International non-profit focused on cultivating new generations of global leaders in communities divided by conflict • Designed and managed new website which led to a 10 times increase in donations • Launched and wrote the e-newsletter to engage and energize supporters throughout the year • Served as Special Project Coordinator for pilot program bringing Arab and American youth together in Jordan



Asphalt Green

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Assistant Coordinator

  • Sep 2003 - May 2004

  Asphalt Green is a non-profit sports and fitness community center. - I managed daily programming for 219 recreational and competitive gymnasts. - I taught 15 classes: ranging from toddler gymnastics classes through middle school physical education courses Asphalt Green is a non-profit sports and fitness community center. - I managed daily programming for 219 recreational and competitive gymnasts. - I taught 15 classes: ranging from toddler gymnastics classes through middle school physical education courses



PCI Media Impact

• Germany
• Movies, Videos, and Sound

• Communications Assistant

  • Aug 2003 - Dec 2003

  PCI Media Impact is an United Nations affiliated non-profit organization, which uses radio and television serial dramas to promote social change worldwide. - I conducted website evaluation to improve donor relations. - I wrote articles for website and 'On Air' newsletter, on various topics such as reproductive health, gender equity, and the environment. - I organized logistics for the 'Entertainment Summit,' which brought together leaders from public health, government, international non governmental organizations to discuss best practices in the fight against HIV. Show less



U.S. Fund for UNICEF

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Development Intern

  • Apr 2003 - Jul 2003

  The national development committee for the United Nations Children's Fund - the leading UN children's protection agency. - I wrote country updates about UNICEF programs for substantial donors. - I designed PowerPoint presentations on recent UNICEF activities for events. The national development committee for the United Nations Children's Fund - the leading UN children's protection agency. - I wrote country updates about UNICEF programs for substantial donors. - I designed PowerPoint presentations on recent UNICEF activities for events.

• Gender and Development Coordinator/Business Educator

  • 2000 - 2002


Lockheed Martin

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications & Public Affairs Assistant

  • May 2000 - Sep 2000

  Lockheed Martin Management & Data Systems ia an aerospace company, which focuses on engineering and new technologies.- I drafted and placed press releases - I designed PowerPoint presentation for mandatory management training on communication Lockheed Martin Management & Data Systems ia an aerospace company, which focuses on engineering and new technologies.- I drafted and placed press releases - I designed PowerPoint presentation for mandatory management training on communication



ALS Association - Greater Philadelphia Chapter

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach Coordinator

  • Sep 1999 - May 2000

  The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the National ALS Association, which is dedicated to both helping those living with ALS and finding a cure Created and edited brochures and flyers Organized fundraising events Developed project to solicit donations of advertising space from local media The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the National ALS Association, which is dedicated to both helping those living with ALS and finding a cure Created and edited brochures and flyers Organized fundraising events Developed project to solicit donations of advertising space from local media



Lande Communications

• United States

• Public Relations & Publicity Intern

  • May 1999 - Dec 1999

  A small public relations agency specializing in publishing companies Assisted in drafting and editing press releases Made follow-up telephone calls to the press A small public relations agency specializing in publishing companies Assisted in drafting and editing press releases Made follow-up telephone calls to the press



Wolfinger Cerminaro Communications

• Advertising & Public Relations Intern

  • May 1999 - Aug 1999

  A small advertising agency, which had diverse clients from community banks to a local college. Assisted in editing advertisements Created media lists A small advertising agency, which had diverse clients from community banks to a local college. Assisted in editing advertisements Created media lists