Experience

Volunteers of America Northern New England

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

• President & CEO

  • May 2018 - Present

  Volunteers of America is the charity that always steps forward to help the most vulnerable rebuild their lives. The VOA Northern New England affiliate specializes in the development of high quality affordable and supportive housing and social services. With more than 30 programs in Northern New England, we strive to end homelessness, restore hope and build communities for children and young adults, veterans, seniors, adults living with mental illness, and adults involved in the criminal… Show more Volunteers of America is the charity that always steps forward to help the most vulnerable rebuild their lives. The VOA Northern New England affiliate specializes in the development of high quality affordable and supportive housing and social services. With more than 30 programs in Northern New England, we strive to end homelessness, restore hope and build communities for children and young adults, veterans, seniors, adults living with mental illness, and adults involved in the criminal justice system. Show less Volunteers of America is the charity that always steps forward to help the most vulnerable rebuild their lives. The VOA Northern New England affiliate specializes in the development of high quality affordable and supportive housing and social services. With more than 30 programs in Northern New England, we strive to end homelessness, restore hope and build communities for children and young adults, veterans, seniors, adults living with mental illness, and adults involved in the criminal… Show more Volunteers of America is the charity that always steps forward to help the most vulnerable rebuild their lives. The VOA Northern New England affiliate specializes in the development of high quality affordable and supportive housing and social services. With more than 30 programs in Northern New England, we strive to end homelessness, restore hope and build communities for children and young adults, veterans, seniors, adults living with mental illness, and adults involved in the criminal justice system. Show less



Children's Defense Fund

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

• National Executive Director

  • Aug 2016 - May 2018

  The Children's Defense Fund's leave-no-child-behind mission ensures every child a Health Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. As National Executive Director I manage the national headquarters infrastructure, marketing, and fundraising; orchestrate CDF's policy, advocacy, Freedom Schools and youth development activities; and ensure the financial and operational strength of… Show more The Children's Defense Fund's leave-no-child-behind mission ensures every child a Health Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. As National Executive Director I manage the national headquarters infrastructure, marketing, and fundraising; orchestrate CDF's policy, advocacy, Freedom Schools and youth development activities; and ensure the financial and operational strength of the organization. Show less The Children's Defense Fund's leave-no-child-behind mission ensures every child a Health Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. As National Executive Director I manage the national headquarters infrastructure, marketing, and fundraising; orchestrate CDF's policy, advocacy, Freedom Schools and youth development activities; and ensure the financial and operational strength of… Show more The Children's Defense Fund's leave-no-child-behind mission ensures every child a Health Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. As National Executive Director I manage the national headquarters infrastructure, marketing, and fundraising; orchestrate CDF's policy, advocacy, Freedom Schools and youth development activities; and ensure the financial and operational strength of the organization. Show less



LUK, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Nov 2013 - Aug 2016

  LUK, Inc. is a regional social service nonprofit organization in Central Massachusetts offering an array of child welfare, family support services, and behavioral health services. Our mission is to challenge and support youth, families & adults to recognize and fulfill their unique and productive potential through community-based prevention, intervention and education services. We offer an array of social and health services including foster care, residential care, homeless youth housing… Show more LUK, Inc. is a regional social service nonprofit organization in Central Massachusetts offering an array of child welfare, family support services, and behavioral health services. Our mission is to challenge and support youth, families & adults to recognize and fulfill their unique and productive potential through community-based prevention, intervention and education services. We offer an array of social and health services including foster care, residential care, homeless youth housing, mental and chemical health assessment and treatment, family support, mentoring, and crisis intervention. www.luk.org Show less LUK, Inc. is a regional social service nonprofit organization in Central Massachusetts offering an array of child welfare, family support services, and behavioral health services. Our mission is to challenge and support youth, families & adults to recognize and fulfill their unique and productive potential through community-based prevention, intervention and education services. We offer an array of social and health services including foster care, residential care, homeless youth housing… Show more LUK, Inc. is a regional social service nonprofit organization in Central Massachusetts offering an array of child welfare, family support services, and behavioral health services. Our mission is to challenge and support youth, families & adults to recognize and fulfill their unique and productive potential through community-based prevention, intervention and education services. We offer an array of social and health services including foster care, residential care, homeless youth housing, mental and chemical health assessment and treatment, family support, mentoring, and crisis intervention. www.luk.org Show less



Hearth Connection

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

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2010 - Oct 2013

  Hearth Connection acts as an intermediary, working with government and community social service agencies to help people break the cycle of long-term homelessness. Our Mission: To build relationships, resources, infrastructure and understanding, so that no one in Minnesota remains homeless, and people who were homeless can prosper. Hearth Connection secures, distributes and leverages government funds for supportive housing. Our vision is to end homelessness in Minnesota and we seek out allies… Show more Hearth Connection acts as an intermediary, working with government and community social service agencies to help people break the cycle of long-term homelessness. Our Mission: To build relationships, resources, infrastructure and understanding, so that no one in Minnesota remains homeless, and people who were homeless can prosper. Hearth Connection secures, distributes and leverages government funds for supportive housing. Our vision is to end homelessness in Minnesota and we seek out allies to join us in efforts! Show less Hearth Connection acts as an intermediary, working with government and community social service agencies to help people break the cycle of long-term homelessness. Our Mission: To build relationships, resources, infrastructure and understanding, so that no one in Minnesota remains homeless, and people who were homeless can prosper. Hearth Connection secures, distributes and leverages government funds for supportive housing. Our vision is to end homelessness in Minnesota and we seek out allies… Show more Hearth Connection acts as an intermediary, working with government and community social service agencies to help people break the cycle of long-term homelessness. Our Mission: To build relationships, resources, infrastructure and understanding, so that no one in Minnesota remains homeless, and people who were homeless can prosper. Hearth Connection secures, distributes and leverages government funds for supportive housing. Our vision is to end homelessness in Minnesota and we seek out allies to join us in efforts! Show less



National Aliance to End Homelessness

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Youth Policy Analyst

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2010

  • Developed and coordinated federal policy agenda centered on preventing and ending homelessness for unaccompanied youth including appropriations to the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act programs, child welfare and youth-in-transition policy, and juvenile justice re-entry. • Directed the National Advisory Council on LGBTQ Homeless Youth and co-authored the National Recommended Best Practices in Serving LGBT Homeless Youth. • Identified and promoted effective local programmatic practices and… Show more • Developed and coordinated federal policy agenda centered on preventing and ending homelessness for unaccompanied youth including appropriations to the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act programs, child welfare and youth-in-transition policy, and juvenile justice re-entry. • Directed the National Advisory Council on LGBTQ Homeless Youth and co-authored the National Recommended Best Practices in Serving LGBT Homeless Youth. • Identified and promoted effective local programmatic practices and policies that prevent and end youth homelessness. Show less • Developed and coordinated federal policy agenda centered on preventing and ending homelessness for unaccompanied youth including appropriations to the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act programs, child welfare and youth-in-transition policy, and juvenile justice re-entry. • Directed the National Advisory Council on LGBTQ Homeless Youth and co-authored the National Recommended Best Practices in Serving LGBT Homeless Youth. • Identified and promoted effective local programmatic practices and… Show more • Developed and coordinated federal policy agenda centered on preventing and ending homelessness for unaccompanied youth including appropriations to the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act programs, child welfare and youth-in-transition policy, and juvenile justice re-entry. • Directed the National Advisory Council on LGBTQ Homeless Youth and co-authored the National Recommended Best Practices in Serving LGBT Homeless Youth. • Identified and promoted effective local programmatic practices and policies that prevent and end youth homelessness. Show less


Minnesota Association of Runaway and Homeless Youth Services
• Director of Public Policy

  • Jun 2005 - Sep 2006