Experience

Best Buddies New York
• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Deputy Director of Programs

  • Oct 2022 - Present


Alpha

• United States
• Financial Services

• Operations Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Oct 2022

  Developed, streamlined, and managed processes across the following functions to form an integrated system that prioritized student experience and budget.-Information Technology (IT): Created and executed a process for building and maintaining a robust internet and technology equipment program, systematizing the process for Alpha's four locations. Oversaw third party vendor relationships. Researched and deployed a new asset management and tracking system.-Food Service: Rebranded Alpha's locally sourced, organic food program after seeking student and parent feedback. Managed Alpha's food service team and ensured all local, regional, and state health regulations and certifications were maintained. Sourced, vetted, and hired food service providers in our emerging campuses in Brownsville and Dallas.-Facilities: Developed and implemented Alpha’s premium approach to facilities and maintenance, while managing Alpha's facilities staff and third party vendors. Designed and executed a simple and clear process for requesting, approving, and executing all requests with an eye toward affordability and budget adherence, while maintaining brand expectations. Show less

• Academic Guide

  • Jul 2020 - Feb 2022

  Motivated cohorts of students to achieve Alpha’s promises (students will love school, learn 2x faster, and learn life skills) through data-driven, individually tailored academic goal-setting.Designed and executed engaging life skills workshops for students, including but not limited to: game theory, techniques for improving focus abilities, musical theater creation and performance, and mathematics of baking. Initiated and introduced physical, mental, and sexual health/wellness programing to Alpha students. Served on Alpha's inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. Show less



Menterra Ventures

• India
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Impact Fundraising Intern

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Prospected and categorized 450+ potential investors for Menterra Fund II across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Identified and contacted 70 short-listed investors in these regions via LinkedIn, email, and phone. Visited and wrote reports on current portfolio companies in the greater Bangalore area. Discussed and offered weekly insights on portfolio companies seeking due diligence in the Menterra Fund II pipeline. Prospected and categorized 450+ potential investors for Menterra Fund II across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Identified and contacted 70 short-listed investors in these regions via LinkedIn, email, and phone. Visited and wrote reports on current portfolio companies in the greater Bangalore area. Discussed and offered weekly insights on portfolio companies seeking due diligence in the Menterra Fund II pipeline.



Special Olympics

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

• Global Youth Engagement Intern

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Managed the Innovation Grants project. Selected 80 youth leaders from 50 countries to be awarded grants to start Unified programming in their communities. Interviewed and wrote profiles on the youth recipients. Completed administrative work for the Innovation Grants, including background checks, award agreements, fund distribution, and communication strategies. Conducted research on Global Unified Schools. Developed a bank of quotes and edited various slide decks for use in marketing strategies. Managed the Innovation Grants project. Selected 80 youth leaders from 50 countries to be awarded grants to start Unified programming in their communities. Interviewed and wrote profiles on the youth recipients. Completed administrative work for the Innovation Grants, including background checks, award agreements, fund distribution, and communication strategies. Conducted research on Global Unified Schools. Developed a bank of quotes and edited various slide decks for use in marketing strategies.



LIFT, Inc.

• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Office Development Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Wrote grant proposals and grant reports. Researched and presented findings on key elements of LIFT’s programming and development strategies. Prospected for potential funders. Wrote grant proposals and grant reports. Researched and presented findings on key elements of LIFT’s programming and development strategies. Prospected for potential funders.