Director of Social Impact & Sustainability

• Jul 2022 - Present

Senior Vice President, ESG Director

• Mar 2021 - Jul 2022

Responsible for establishing the strategy, implementation, measurement and disclosure of Umpqua Bank’s ESG program. In collaboration with the executive team, advance a multi-year roadmap that activates our purpose and balances the needs of our stakeholders – customers, associates, community, investors and the environment – within the company’s long-term growth strategy.Key responsibilities: - Design and implementation of an ESG operating model, including governance and management structure, roles and responsibilities- Oversight of key programs and drivers of the ESG strategy, including DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) and CRA (community reinvestment act), including direct management of ESG program leaders (DEI, CRA and ESG) and supporting data, analytics and reporting functions- Serve as an advisor and partner to internal leaders and teams, identifying projects that accelerate purpose integration- Manage Umpqua’s annual ESG report development and related disclosures, partnering with internal stakeholders to build reporting metrics, define key narratives and deliver communications Show less

Managing Director, Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation

• Jan 2014 - Apr 2021

Established and launched the company’s first-ever foundation, led executive board through mission development, instituted the governance and financial systems, grantmaking priorities and programs.- Oversee all aspects of the foundation including investment portfolio, reputation advancement, and grantmaking activities.- Developed signature Impact Grant track, the company’s single largest philanthropic endeavor at $1million+, building awareness and positioning the organization to more deeply address priority areas with significant commitments of money and resource. - Implemented socially responsible investment lens to investment portfolio. Show less

Vice President, Corporate Responsibility Strategist

• Nov 2017 - Dec 2020

Selected for new role focused on deepening the connections between our business and stakeholders. - Developed new CR strategy that aligns corporate responsibility efforts to business model and leverages organizational history and strengths. - Advancing corporate responsibility communications to meet investor expectations, become a more attractive employer and engage customers on social topics. - Developed and produced the company’s first corporate responsibility report that covers environmental, social and governance topics. Leveraged reporting frameworks, determined content materiality, benchmarked peers and set report direction. Created organizational awareness at executive and functional levels to set strategy and deliver on report content.- Creating an integrated approach to improving the financial health of our customers. Developed strategy and framework, establishing priority for the company. Work cross-functionally with teams including innovation, marketing and communications to consider ways to improve customer experience and deliver on key operational implementations. Show less

Vice President, Community Responsibility

• Jan 2006 - Nov 2017

Led the development, management and execution of all community engagement and philanthropy efforts with a focus on enhancing employee engagement and brand reputation.- Strategically positioned the company during 13 mergers, highlighting the culture and engagement efforts. Company was regularly honored for work culture, including Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For.- Grew team to five people, directed $3 million+ philanthropic investments and program budget, managed vendor relationships- Developed new market entry strategy that focused on humanizing brand and creating rapid awareness and adoption through community building programs - Engaged 100+ associates in grantmaking efforts, democratizing decision-making and creating strong engagement platform- Honored with company’s highest recognition, President’s Award Show less

Community Affairs Manager

• May 2002 - Jan 2006

- Developed and managed industry-leading paid time off volunteer program that more than doubles typical engagement rates annually (as high as 93%) and recently surpassed 500,000 of volunteerism since program inception. - Amplified company’s giving impact, putting process and program around previously ad hoc efforts, delivering on local and corporate reputation and brand goals

English Language Teacher

• 2000 - 2001