Experience

A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation

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

• Director, Engineering Initiatives

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  - Program Officer responsible for philanthropic grant making and managing over $500 million with the goal to increase access, affordability and persistence in higher education. - Major investments include: Nearly $220 million Building Together: An Investment for Maryland at the University of Maryland College Park which includes programs supporting students, faculty, infrastructure, research and more; Over $175 million establishing the A. James Clark Scholars Program (CSP), at 11 top engineering schools - Focus areas include scholarships and wrap around support for first generation, underrepresented engineering students with financial need, community college pipeline, reducing student loan debt, dual-degree programs and engineering faculty support. - Develop a strategy for the sunset of the Clark Foundation in 2025 while planning for the sustainability of the portfolio's investments that will exist in perpetuity including communications. - Report directly to the President & CEO. Show less



UMD and Clark Foundation

• In person and virtual

• Public Speaker

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  National Scholarship Providers Association October 2021 Virtual Conference Topic: Scholar Support: Applying Crisis Response to Long-Term Program Enhancement Shared with over 100 conference attendees how the Clark Scholars Program activities evolved to overcome challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how the foundation planned to incorporate these new ideas to existing student stewardship efforts to support college degree completion. May 2021 Virtual Summit Topic: Advancing Equity Through Test-Blind Scholar Selection Presented data and showcased 'test-blind' policies and practices, demonstrating how to eliminate test score requirements while still effectively assessing scholarship applicants. The National Scholarship Providers Association seeks to advance the collective impact of scholarship providers and the scholarships they award. Engineering Development Forum Conference June 2017 in College Park, MD Topic: Recruiting and Managing an effective Board of Directors Presented to over 60 higher education professionals at the annual conference on board governance, identifying and recruiting effective board members and engaging board members in fundraising. The Engineering Development Forum is a unique resource for enhancing the success of development professionals, communicators, administrators and private sector representatives charged with advancing university engineering programs. Show less



The Athena Advisors Consulting

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Racing Upwards Fellow

  • Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

  Racing Upwards fellowships offer communities of color the opportunity to build fundraising skills. Because fundraising is a central responsibility of organizational leaders, people in the C-Suite and/or board members, it is essential for all to know about fundraising—its ethics, strategies, tactics, and challenges. This paid fellowship was a mix of client experience consulting on fundraising strategy, organizational development, philanthropy and more. Racing Upwards fellowships offer communities of color the opportunity to build fundraising skills. Because fundraising is a central responsibility of organizational leaders, people in the C-Suite and/or board members, it is essential for all to know about fundraising—its ethics, strategies, tactics, and challenges. This paid fellowship was a mix of client experience consulting on fundraising strategy, organizational development, philanthropy and more.



University of Maryland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of External Relations, Department of Mechanical Engineering

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2018

  - Became the first Director to raise over $1 million in a fiscal year to support students, faculty and research in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. - Managed development, corporate and public relations, external outreach, board management and communications - Developed mutually beneficial strategic relationships between corporations and the University of Maryland to advance the strategic plan of the Clark School of Engineering and cross school initiatives. - Engaged with communications personnel for the Department, College and the University to develop a communications strategy to elevate the brand and reputation of UMD. - Supervised staff, managed search committees and served as project manager as needed. Show less



The George Washington University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director of Development, School of Engineering & Applied Science

  • Jul 2012 - Sep 2014

  - Executed major gift and corporate fundraising, strategic planning, capacity building, capital campaign development. - Collaborated with Deans, faculty and researchers to expand programs and develop innovative engagement opportunities for external partners. - Recruited speakers from industry for symposiums, conferences, panels and showcases to discuss trending issues in science and technology. - Executed major gift and corporate fundraising, strategic planning, capacity building, capital campaign development. - Collaborated with Deans, faculty and researchers to expand programs and develop innovative engagement opportunities for external partners. - Recruited speakers from industry for symposiums, conferences, panels and showcases to discuss trending issues in science and technology.



City Year

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Partnerships Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  - Developed a $2.0 million revenue generation strategy by securing corporate sponsorships - Inspired corporate partners to volunteer at community service events and mentoring programs. - Executed over 25 service projects and events to strengthen communities. - Developed a $2.0 million revenue generation strategy by securing corporate sponsorships - Inspired corporate partners to volunteer at community service events and mentoring programs. - Executed over 25 service projects and events to strengthen communities.



New York University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Athletic Development and Alumni Relations Coordinator

  • Aug 2009 - Jun 2011

  - Executed development strategies for individuals and corporations – FY10 increased donations by 12%, corporate partnerships by 65%, improved employee giving from 15% - 77% - Developed and executed all fundraising activities such as, annual golf outing, over 75 donor events, annual giving- Launched an interactive events website for the Violet Booster Club, NYU Golf Outing and Hall of Fame- Managed the Athletics Hall of Fame - selection process, produce footage for five highlight videos, event planning. - Established the first athletics development internship with NYU Sports Management Department. - Advised the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee about community service initiatives Show less

• Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs

  • Jul 2007 - Aug 2009

  • Event planning and execution for award ceremonies, cross departmental meetings and conferences• Coordinated the English as a Second Language Conversation Program for international graduate students • Researched, designed and implemented an organizational restructuring plan for the Office of LGBT Services• Managed event budgets and the $200K Undergraduate Student Class Councils budget• Provided administrative support for the vice president and 10 departments within Student Affairs Show less



Asia Society

• United States
• International Affairs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Project Associate

  • Sep 2007 - May 2008

  • Serve on a 5-person consulting team to determine scaling and funding strategies necessary for the expansion of the Asia Society’s International Studies School Network which focused on global education • Perform case studies on four comparable organizations; administer and analyze a market survey distributed to potential domestic and international consumers; conduct stakeholder interviews • Produce a report with key insights from both quantitative and qualitative research • Present the strategic recommendations to Asia Society Senior Team, students, and other organizations Show less



Media for Humanity

• Head Intern

  • Jun 2006 - Feb 2007

  • Managed a team of 20 undergraduate interns to implement events targeting disadvantaged children • Represented M4H at the United Nations and community organizations to increase recognition and acquire sponsors • Researched child-trafficking in the United States and urban education • Edited and authored grants, marketing and recruiting materials • Managed a team of 20 undergraduate interns to implement events targeting disadvantaged children • Represented M4H at the United Nations and community organizations to increase recognition and acquire sponsors • Researched child-trafficking in the United States and urban education • Edited and authored grants, marketing and recruiting materials