Experience

College Housing Northwest

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

• Director, Affordable Rents for College Students (ARCS) Program

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  - Lead affordable and subsidized housing program for low-income college students - Engage post-secondary and nonprofit partners in program development and expansion - Supervise student support team in their work to ensure student success in housing and post-secondary achievement - Champion fundraising efforts through engagement with government, corporate, individual, and philanthropic stakeholders - Seek out (and create) opportunities to showcase the need for affordable housing options for college students Show less



Portland Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, PCC Links Programs

  • Sep 2010 - Jan 2022

  -Lead a team of more than 40 staff in multiple programs (Gateway to College, YES to College, Future Connect, and PDX Bridge) focused on equitable education for historically marginalized high school and college students.-Evaluate program outcomes, develop goals, and implement continuous improvement strategies.-Establish and maintain strategic relationships with: school districts, community organizations, foundations, funders, and policy makers.-Develop and maintain sustainable program funding strategies.-Manage budgets of more than $4.5 million.-Act as liaison to national Gateway to College/Achieving the Dream network-Establish and facilitate community coalitions focused on eliminating educational barriers for at-risk student populations. Show less

• Dean of Student Development (Interim)

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2019

  -Led student development initiatives at Portland Community College’s largest campus.-Advocated for students and student service programs to promote college retention and completion.-Led team of more than 60 staff responsible for holistic student support services including: resource centers, student life and leadership, career planning and placement, and advising.-Oversaw campus conduct, Title IX, and complaints and appeals processes.-Collaborated with district-wide student affairs teams to create and implement strategies focused on increasing student retention and completion. Show less

• Program Manager, Gateway to College and YES to College

  • Nov 2005 - Aug 2010

  • Supervised instructors, college success coaches, and other support staff in YES to College (GED) and Gateway to College (high school diploma) programs.• Developed program policies, procedures, and marketing materials.• Acted as “principal” for students and parents to support instructional and behavioral needs.• Facilitated Coalition of Metro Area Community Schools (CMACS) group. • Provided technical assistance to colleges and school districts starting new Gateway to College programs across the U.S. Show less



Saint Paul Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Secondary Enrollment Coordinator

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

  • Managed high school and middle school enrollment and recruitment process for Saint Paul School District. • Assisted students and families in finding appropriate school placements. • Acted as enrollment liaison to district administrators, principals, and counselors. • Supervised clerical and instructional staff. • Managed high school and middle school enrollment and recruitment process for Saint Paul School District. • Assisted students and families in finding appropriate school placements. • Acted as enrollment liaison to district administrators, principals, and counselors. • Supervised clerical and instructional staff.

• Accountability Assistant

  • Oct 2003 - Jul 2004

  • Provided professional staff assistance to Chief Accountability Officer. • Facilitated communications and organized department meetings. • Acted as the district Human Rights Coordinator. • Provided professional staff assistance to Chief Accountability Officer. • Facilitated communications and organized department meetings. • Acted as the district Human Rights Coordinator.



Trillium Family Services

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Violence Prevention Program Coordinator

  • Sep 2000 - Jun 2003

  • Developed and led grant-funded violence prevention program. • Supervised and trained staff members and volunteers. • Provided risk assessments, case management, and counseling services to students and families. • Created and facilitated peer mentoring program. • Developed and led grant-funded violence prevention program. • Supervised and trained staff members and volunteers. • Provided risk assessments, case management, and counseling services to students and families. • Created and facilitated peer mentoring program.



Morrison Center Inc

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Based Child and Family Therapist

  • Sep 1999 - Aug 2000

  • Provided therapy and case management to students and families in elementary schools. • Acted as behavior consultant to teachers and administrators. • Coordinated services with school districts and community agencies. • Provided therapy and case management to students and families in elementary schools. • Acted as behavior consultant to teachers and administrators. • Coordinated services with school districts and community agencies.