Experience

Farmers Market Coalition

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Advised on strategic planning for the organization’s national non-profit efforts during a period of transition. Worked with the Executive Director and Board to review and rebuild organizational vision and structure. Guided a full functional and strategic planning review, including an implementation plan, to clarify and focus the organization’s mission and direction. Implemented a Congressional advocacy program in support of WIC FMNP, adapting logistics during the rapidly evolving Covid-19 emergency. Worked with the communications team to identify target audiences, effective messaging and appropriate channels. Assisted with development and implementation of fundraising and membership campaigns. Advised on national promotional campaigns for National Farmers Market Week. Show less



Self employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Jun 2016 - Apr 2018

  From start-ups to growing mid-sized organizations, I bring a range of skills and experience that help chart a path forward and put vision into action. My experience includes strategic planning and implementation, financial planning and oversight, strategic communication and project management. I’m comfortable jumping right into the deep end and doing whatever needs to get done. I like working in a dynamic environment, the challenge of something new and I enjoy bringing order to chaos. I have a particular interest in the evolving food movement and the role food plays in connecting people across geography and generation, income and identity. Show less



Tarnow Entertainment

• Director of Operations

  • 2013 - Aug 2016

  Established and implemented business operations for culinary entertainer Jonathan Bardzik, including strategic planning and communication, outreach and coordination, budget projections and management, social media engagement and analysis. Efforts focused the value of connecting people to food, combining storytelling with cooking demonstrations featuring fresh, local produce. Edited and guided production of two cookbooks. Managed and leveraged 30 professionally-produced video segments. Established and implemented business operations for culinary entertainer Jonathan Bardzik, including strategic planning and communication, outreach and coordination, budget projections and management, social media engagement and analysis. Efforts focused the value of connecting people to food, combining storytelling with cooking demonstrations featuring fresh, local produce. Edited and guided production of two cookbooks. Managed and leveraged 30 professionally-produced video segments.



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Analyst

  • 2010 - 2014

  Senior analyst responsible for high level, cross-regional analysis and presentation of international public opinion for foreign policy customers, from working to senior levels. Focused on guiding special projects and interagency coordination across the national security and intelligence communities. Coordinated and provided guidance across regional teams. Consulted and advised on the application of public opinion in data-driven decision making for strategic communication as well as policy and program evaluation. Frequently participated in and presented at interagency meetings and conferences as a subject matter expert. Show less

• Division Chief for Middle East and South Asia

  • 2007 - 2010

  Responsible for the direct management of staff (8 total) and budget (up to $12M) and the development and implementation of an extensive research agenda, including oversight of contracts (COR certified). Ensured program met key policy needs in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. Rebuilt division during period of high policy priority, establishing operational guidelines, and hiring and training several full-time and contract analysts. Participated in an extensive review and update of staff and management performance evaluation criteria to be consistent, fair and measurable. Regularly provided comprehensive presentations for a range of customers, including an interagency training course. Show less

• Special Assistant

  • 2002 - 2007

  Provided support to the Director, participating in senior staff strategic planning with responsibility for implementation across all aspects of office administration (apx. 40 staff). Represented the Director, both within the office and Department and externally. Provided direct oversight of budget (apx. $10M) and contracting in line with organizational priorities and fiscal guidelines. Coordinated hiring for full-time, contract staff and interns. Supported the needs of stakeholders and coordinated across intra- and interagency to facilitate work of the office. Managed multi-national special projects in support of strategic communication. Prepared, edited, and presented high level analysis and synthesis. Show less

• Europe Analyst

  • 1995 - 2002

  Responsible for contracting and management of extensive public opinion research projects across Europe (apx. 60 annually). Designed research, analyzed data and prepared reports and presentations for policy makers.