Experience

International Association of Forensic Nurses
• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Chief Operating Officer

  • May 2023 - Present


Tides

• France
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grants Administrator (Temporary)

  • Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Partnered with cross-functional teams, including client services, legal, and finance, to provide yearend grant-making expertise and service for Tides’ philanthropic partners and grantees



Survivor Alliance

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Director

  • Jun 2021 - May 2022

  • Worked closely with the Executive Director to implement the strategic plan and oversaw cross-functional work, including programs, administration, operations and finance at this international nonprofit organization that empowers survivors of trafficking as leaders • Managed day-to-day business operations, including registration and compliance in three states • Supervised a globally-dispersed team of nine people (four direct reports), including finance, IT and program staff and… Show more • Worked closely with the Executive Director to implement the strategic plan and oversaw cross-functional work, including programs, administration, operations and finance at this international nonprofit organization that empowers survivors of trafficking as leaders • Managed day-to-day business operations, including registration and compliance in three states • Supervised a globally-dispersed team of nine people (four direct reports), including finance, IT and program staff and consultants, to ensure organizational goals are met • Responsible for HR functions, including developing job descriptions, recruitment, onboarding, benefits enrollment/management, providing performance feedback and informing staff structure • Successfully advocated for increased salaries, additional insurance benefits and more paid leave along with other wellness measures, such as dedicated time to focus on core operations • Contributed to fundraising and led on grant-based funding, which resulted in three new foundation donors and nearly $900k raised for 2022/23 — 128% of the approved 2021 budget • Spearheaded the restructure of financial management for the organization, which is incorporated in the US and the UK, to ensure compliance and appropriate record-keeping, including the development of new financial processes and tools for annual budget development/tracking • Overhauled contracting process and oversight to protect the organization's business interests • Introduced new platforms for online fundraising and data collection to meet changing needs Show less



Operation Understanding DC

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Executive Director

  • Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States • Oversaw all aspects of administration and operations for this social justice organization that develops young leaders to eradicate racism, anti-Semitism and all forms of discrimination • Led the development of organizational infrastructure, including assessing and updating policies/procedures, modernizing operational systems and reenvisioning staffing structure • Revamped fundraising strategy and communications tools, including resource identification and mapping, designing fundraising… Show more • Oversaw all aspects of administration and operations for this social justice organization that develops young leaders to eradicate racism, anti-Semitism and all forms of discrimination • Led the development of organizational infrastructure, including assessing and updating policies/procedures, modernizing operational systems and reenvisioning staffing structure • Revamped fundraising strategy and communications tools, including resource identification and mapping, designing fundraising materials, refreshing all communications tools, designing a new website, drafting grant proposals and reengaging key stakeholder groups • Enhanced all aspects of program design and evaluation to promote sustainability, including formalizing the program curriculum and developing the first-ever evaluation framework Show less



Vital Voices Global Partnership

• United States
• International Affairs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director, Prevention and Response Initiatives, Human Rights

  • Apr 2019 - May 2020

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Crafted and executed strategy for global programming as a part of an international public-private partnership • Oversaw MEL activities to track program targets, enhance outcomes for beneficiaries and ensure team alignment with organization-level MEL frameworks • Supervised and provided direction to program staff, including four direct reports and 11 additional colleagues who reported to me in different capacities for certain programs/projects • Led the development and implementation… Show more • Crafted and executed strategy for global programming as a part of an international public-private partnership • Oversaw MEL activities to track program targets, enhance outcomes for beneficiaries and ensure team alignment with organization-level MEL frameworks • Supervised and provided direction to program staff, including four direct reports and 11 additional colleagues who reported to me in different capacities for certain programs/projects • Led the development and implementation of capacity-building initiatives - including two multi-year, deep investments with leaders in West Africa and the Balkans - resulting in engagement with more than 260 advocates/activists through 11 programs held in Africa, Europe and Asia • Convened an international network of activists through regional gatherings and ongoing remote support • Oversaw the development and implementation of complementary grant programs resulting in more than 85,000 beneficiaries reached through grantee activities • Directed an emergency assistance mechanism that operated 365 days a year in five languages to provide financial support to survivors of extreme GBV, including those targeted on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression • Facilitated more than 300% growth for the emergency mechanism, resulting in the provision of emergency cash assistance to more than 900 survivors of GBV in three years • Headed programmatic reporting and contributed to financial reporting for a cooperative agreement with the USG totaling more than $12 million • Managed multiple sub-award agreements to ensure compliance with USG regulations • Cultivated relationships and engaged in ongoing partner management with funder representatives, allied organizations and global beneficiaries • Served as an expert consultant for web-based social media, travel and transportation companies on trends in the field, GBV best practices, trust and safety and corporate policies and procedures

• Senior Program Manager, Human Rights

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2019

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Program Manager, Human Rights

  • Aug 2016 - Sep 2017



Women's Center of Jacksonville

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

• Rape Recovery Team Director

  • Apr 2013 - Jul 2016

  Jacksonville, Florida Area • Oversaw day-to-day operations, including 24-hour hotline, advocacy, adult sexual assault forensic examination services and prevention activities in a 2,000 square mile area with a population of more than 1 million people • Supervised 11 staff, 10 contractors and interns/volunteers, a team that doubled under my leadership • Managed implementation of 10 grants totaling more than $1 million in federal, state and local funds • Contributed to the development of statewide guidelines for… Show more • Oversaw day-to-day operations, including 24-hour hotline, advocacy, adult sexual assault forensic examination services and prevention activities in a 2,000 square mile area with a population of more than 1 million people • Supervised 11 staff, 10 contractors and interns/volunteers, a team that doubled under my leadership • Managed implementation of 10 grants totaling more than $1 million in federal, state and local funds • Contributed to the development of statewide guidelines for rape crisis programs via a state-level working group • Spearheaded the development of tailored programming to engage and meet the needs of underserved survivors, including Black survivors, older adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants and incarcerated individuals • Advocated for local and state system/policy change, including participation in drafting state legislation • Capitalized on opportunities to improve program outcomes, increasing the number of clients served by 62 percent, nearly tripling the number of annual hotline calls and expanding services into a largely rural county that previously had no dedicated staff members • Increased program visibility through media outreach, resulting in more than 40 local media stories in two years • Doubled the program’s annual operating budget, an increase of more than $500,000 Show less



Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Prevention and Social Change Initiatives Coordinator

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2013

  Tallahassee, Florida Area • Secured more than $2.3 million in grant funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Managed eight local subcontracts for three grants, including subawards for federal, state and foundation funds • Designed and delivered training and technical assistance, including one-on-one, small group and statewide web and in-person trainings on violence prevention, economic justice, MEL, impact storytelling and more • Oversaw the implementation of deliverables associated with… Show more • Secured more than $2.3 million in grant funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Managed eight local subcontracts for three grants, including subawards for federal, state and foundation funds • Designed and delivered training and technical assistance, including one-on-one, small group and statewide web and in-person trainings on violence prevention, economic justice, MEL, impact storytelling and more • Oversaw the implementation of deliverables associated with federal, state and foundation funds • Led implementation of Florida’s Eight Year Strategic Plan for Prevention with support from a coalition of stakeholders on the Intimate Partner Violence Prevention State Steering Committee • Participated in national collaborative partnerships, including the National Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Council, to support increased funding and to gain buy-in from national allies • Coordinated special projects, including advocacy for changes to state education standards to include instruction on violence prevention and the development of statewide violence prevention curriculum for grades 6 -12 Show less



Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network

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

• Director of Violence Prevention

  • Sep 2009 - Sep 2011

  Gainesville, Florida Area • Contributed to strategic planning as a member of the organization's leadership team • Managed violence prevention staff and interns/volunteers, averaging about five direct reports per semester • Wrote prevention-related grants and managed deliverables for grants, including federal, state and local funding • Designed and implemented prevention programming for the organization's three-county service area, including curriculum development and associated MEL activities, in… Show more • Contributed to strategic planning as a member of the organization's leadership team • Managed violence prevention staff and interns/volunteers, averaging about five direct reports per semester • Wrote prevention-related grants and managed deliverables for grants, including federal, state and local funding • Designed and implemented prevention programming for the organization's three-county service area, including curriculum development and associated MEL activities, in underserved/at-risk urban and rural settings • Conducted community outreach initiatives and special events/projects, such as collaborating with faith leaders to develop and implement training on addressing domestic violence in church settings Show less



The Dawn Center

• Denmark
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Prevention and Social Change Advocate

  • Feb 2007 - Sep 2009

  Spring Hill, Florida • Served as a member of the organization’s leadership/fundraising team, securing $230,000 in grant funding • Provided oversight for implementation of grant deliverables and strategic planning for prevention programs • Led the design of the organization's first ever primary prevention program from developing the theory of change to drafting and implementing age-appropriate, violence prevention curricula and evaluation tools • In the role of crisis advocate, provided individual and… Show more • Served as a member of the organization’s leadership/fundraising team, securing $230,000 in grant funding • Provided oversight for implementation of grant deliverables and strategic planning for prevention programs • Led the design of the organization's first ever primary prevention program from developing the theory of change to drafting and implementing age-appropriate, violence prevention curricula and evaluation tools • In the role of crisis advocate, provided individual and group peer advocacy support to adult and child survivors of domestic and sexual violence Show less



Hernando Today

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing

• Business Reporter

  • Feb 2006 - Feb 2007

  Brooksville, Florida, United States • Wrote more than 300 hard news and feature stories for this daily newspaper • Won First Place for Business Writing, Florida Press Club 2006 • Received Meganet Award for Community Feature, Media General 2006 • Won Third Place for Gold Medal of Public Service and Third Place for Investigative Reporting, Florida Society of Newspaper Editors 2007