Experience

Running Start

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Program Officer

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Manage Running Start's programs: coordinate with partners for 50+ workshops per year for Running Start's largest program, Elect Her, reaching 2k+ young women each year, develop a virtual version, develop a rigorous facilitator training program; develop and implement curriculum for Running Start's flagship High School program, including spearheading the virtual format for in response to the COVID pandemic; supervise and assist with all other programs, including the Congressional Fellowship, the Alum Board, and special events. Work closely with leadership on additional projects relating to: program evaluation; grant proposals; program development; digital systems; and strategic planning. Continue to work and/or advise on projects falling under prior roles at the organization. Show less

• Program Director

  • Mar 2020 - Aug 2021

  Manage Running Start's two largest programs: coordinate with partners for 50+ workshops per year for Running Start's largest program, #ElectHer, reaching 2k+ young women each year, develop a virtual version, develop a rigorous facilitator training program; develop and implement curriculum for Running Start's flagship High School program, including spearheading the translation to a virtual format for 2020. Work closely with leadership on additional projects relating to: program evaluation; grant proposals; program development; digital systems; and strategic planning. Continue to work and/or advise on projects falling under prior roles at the organization. Show less

• Outreach Director

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  Developed and executed efforts to engage potential participants, alums, donors, and other stakeholders, including: coordinating with partners for 50+ workshops per year for Running Start's largest program, #ElectHer, reaching 2k+ young women each year; leading the organization’s social and traditional media engagement; providing technical and strategic expertise for digital systems (CRM, website, etc.); and running an annual alum contest/fundraiser. Worked closely with leadership on additional projects relating to: program evaluation; grant proposals; program development; and strategic planning. Continued to work and/or advise on projects falling under prior roles at the organization. Show less

• Communications Director

  • Dec 2016 - Dec 2018

  Ensured that key constituencies view Running Start as an outstanding, go-to women's political empowerment organization and crafting and maintaining a cohesive message about Running Start's mission to train and inspire young women to run for office by: creating social media, web, and media content and strategy; speaking/training engagements; program and event photography; marketing; drafting, editing, and strategizing articles and blog posts. Additional responsibilities included: facilitating Elect Her workshops; program development; assisting with program logistics and implementation; assisting with development/fundraising strategy. Show less

• Director of Operations

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2016

  Created web/media content, speaking/training engagements; Elect Her facilitator; trained young women in leadership skills; continued most Operations Manager responsibilities.

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

  Managed online systems; Managed all membership processes including membership recruitment, communications, retention, and tracking; Served as a liaison between Running Start staff and Board Members; Coordinated and managed interns; Developed and implemented elements of Running Start’s communications and social media plans; Oversaw office management.

• Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

  Compiled progress of and organized fundraising, updated website, compiled daily and weekly press clips, drafted membership mailings, organized and created letters, general support.



Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration

• Women's Leadership Fellows Program CoChair

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2017

  "The Women’s Leadership Fellows (WLF) program is a selective cohort of women currently enrolled at the Trachtenberg School who meet monthly to build leadership and community through skills-based workshops, a mentoring program, and networking events. Monthly sessions are led by vetted trainers who volunteer their time and expertise to focus on negotiation, conflict resolution, verbal and nonverbal communication, and management skills."

• Women's Leadership Fellows Program Fellow

  • Sep 2015 - Apr 2016

  "The Women’s Leadership Fellows (WLF) program is a selective cohort of women currently enrolled at the Trachtenberg School who meet monthly to build leadership and community through skills-based workshops, a mentoring program, and networking events. Monthly sessions are led by vetted trainers who volunteer their time and expertise to focus on negotiation, conflict resolution, verbal and nonverbal communication, and management skills." https://tspppa.gwu.edu/womens-leadership-fellows-program Show less



National Woman's Party

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Museum Assistant

  • Nov 2012 - Mar 2013

  Provided customer service at the visitor center desk, including updating the database and Excel spreadsheet with visitor information; assisted in the smooth running of public hours and general stewardship of the historic house and collection. Provided customer service at the visitor center desk, including updating the database and Excel spreadsheet with visitor information; assisted in the smooth running of public hours and general stewardship of the historic house and collection.



Swarthmore College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Circulation/Reserves Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - May 2012

  Provided customer service to library patrons at the Circulation and Reserves desks. Assisted in maintenance of library collection, including shelving, inventory, and finding requested materials.

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Graded papers for Introduction to Economics and held review sessions before paper deadlines.



Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC)

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Affordable Housing Summer Camp Volunteer

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Helped run activities and teach rising first- through fifth-graders from low-income families. Helped run activities and teach rising first- through fifth-graders from low-income families.