Experience

Quinebaug Valley Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Dean of Institutional Advancement

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  During college, foundation and regional transition and restructure, asked to oversee both the QVCC and the MCC Foundation, assets valued at $22 million. In addition, directs QVCC’s Alumni Relations, Business and Industry Training, and Workforce Development areas. Despite the unprecedented challenge of Covid-19, fostered continued growth and improvement.

• Director Of Institutional Advancement, Race Director Tackle the Trail

  • Aug 2007 - Present

• Director of Institutional Advancement

  • Aug 2007 - Jan 2020

  Initially hired in a part-time capacity to provide leadership and stability of the Foundation and the college’s fundraising efforts. This grew to include Alumni Relations, Business and Industry Training, Continuing Education, STRIDE, college and foundation events and many aspects of college and foundation marketing and public relations.



Tackle the Trail

• Connecticut, United States

• Race Director

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  https://tacklethetrail.org Founded a twenty-mile trail race, bridging QVCC’s Danielson and Windham presence, raised awareness of the QVCC Foundation’s mission, and increased tourism to northeast CT. The race has grown to attract runners from all over the United States and has raised $300,000 to support QVCC students and programs. https://tacklethetrail.org Founded a twenty-mile trail race, bridging QVCC’s Danielson and Windham presence, raised awareness of the QVCC Foundation’s mission, and increased tourism to northeast CT. The race has grown to attract runners from all over the United States and has raised $300,000 to support QVCC students and programs.



Marianapolis Preparatory School

• Thompson, CT

• Director of Development and Alumni Affairs

  • Jul 2004 - Oct 2007

  Hired to lead a newly-founded alumni and advancement office at a private, international boarding and day preparatory school which had just transitioned from religious authority to lay authority in its governance structure. The school was undergoing a complete rebranding process. Hired to lead a newly-founded alumni and advancement office at a private, international boarding and day preparatory school which had just transitioned from religious authority to lay authority in its governance structure. The school was undergoing a complete rebranding process.



Pomfret School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

  • Jan 1992 - Jun 2004

  Following a national search, promoted from within to lead the recruiting and financial aid office responsible for 85% of the school’s annual budget, or $15 million. Following a national search, promoted from within to lead the recruiting and financial aid office responsible for 85% of the school’s annual budget, or $15 million.