Experience

Pikes Peak Real Estate Foundation
• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Executive Director

  • Aug 2019 - Present


Pikes Peak Community Foundation

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Philanthropy

  • Dec 2017 - Aug 2019

• Special Project Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Nov 2017



Trek Travel

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Cycling Guide

  • May 2012 - Aug 2019

  • Guided luxury cycling trips throughout Europe and in conjunction with the Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana • Managed guide team, trip planning, trip design, and trip logistics in an international and dynamic environment • Demonstrated flexibility in chaotic environments to create a luxury experience • Used team development skills to create a spirit of adventure and cultural exploration amongst a diverse set of clients • Guided luxury cycling trips throughout Europe and in conjunction with the Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana • Managed guide team, trip planning, trip design, and trip logistics in an international and dynamic environment • Demonstrated flexibility in chaotic environments to create a luxury experience • Used team development skills to create a spirit of adventure and cultural exploration amongst a diverse set of clients


Princeton University
• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Masters Candidate: Princeton School for Public and International Affairs

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2014


Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace

• Consultant

  • Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Provided policy analysis for the Illinois Marketplace Team and the Illinois Lt. Governor to advocate for the creation of a state-based marketplace • Collected research and stakeholder information to assess the policy's impact on budget, insurance regulation, insurance discrimination, and other issues related to the policy proposal • Co-authored the report with a team of eight other students, and presented policy conclusions to the Lt. Governor and his healthcare team • The report required rigorous quantitative and qualitative analytical analysis of health care legislation and regulation Show less



National Park Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Plan Initiative Consultant

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Developed a 5 year business plan for Keweenaw National Historical Park • Met with leadership from 19 nonprofit leaders managing park's resources to incorporate their strategy into the park's general 5-year plan • Used NPS budget data to build a profile of the park's historical expenditures, and build budget forecasts in the face of the government shutdown • Worked with the park superintendent and stakeholder leadership to create a strategic plan for the NPS and 19 nonprofit organizations that manage the park's resources Show less



Rotary International

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ambassadorial Scholar

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  • Selected to competitive full-ride scholarship to study at the University of Stellenbosch Graduate School of Business • Presented to numerous Rotary clubs throughout the USA and South Africa to facilitate peace and global understanding between American and South African clubs • Facilitated fundraising activities in an informal environment to help clubs raise money for their philanthropic goals; events included bartending at motorcycle rallies and collecting reading materials for farm schools Show less



El Pomar Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Associate

  • Jul 2008 - Jun 2010

  • Managed a program staff of four, and a commission of statewide leaders, to select and award nonprofits deemed excellent in their field by the commission • Coordinated a council of 6 rural community leaders to develop a grant-making strategy that administered $500,000 in funds to rural healthcare programs • Provided research and grant recommendations to three Colorado Assistance Fund campaigns, which granted a total of $3 million • Worked directly with CIO to co-teach a year-long investment and finance course • Conducted site visits to nonprofits to assess grant-making impact • With staff, executed a fundraising campaign that raised over $1 million in funds for direct service organizations, a record for this particular campaign Show less