Experience

Center for Sustainable Development, Earth Institute

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Advisor

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Senior Officer, advisor, and acting Chief of Staff to the Director – a world-renowned economics professor, global leader in sustainable development, and United Nations (UN) appointed SDG Advocate and President of UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). Advising governments, institutions, and companies worldwide on sustainable development policies and best practices.Responsibilities & AccomplishmentsWork with top officials at UN agencies, including the Secretary-General's and Deputy Secretary-General's offices, carrying out the Paris Agreement's goals, achieving the SDGs, human rights, and eradicating poverty. Specialized programs carried out by the Center include:- Environmental impact assessments and GHG emissions tracking. - Long-term SDG financing and investing.- Scientific research and analysis modeling the world in 2050 for solutions for climate change mitigation. - Leading and planning meetings for global finance ministers with international financial institutions, including the IMF, the World Bank, IsDB, ADB, and IADB, helping countries with SDG targets.- Primary liaison to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences at the Vatican to design programs on Laudato Si’ principles (integral ecology, ecological economics, and education; ecological spirituality; and emphasis on community involvement and participatory action) under the auspices of Pope Francis.- Mission 4.7, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) under SDG 4. Overseeing the collaboration with the Vatican, UNESCO, and The Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens and stakeholders.- Keeping track of the Center’s bigger picture mission to mobilize scientific expertise and development challenges by managing the Director’s commitments, multiple projects and initiatives, and partnerships, and making decisions on his behalf to move the Center’s projects forward.- Fundraise $2 - 7 million annually to support operations and research at the Center and partner NGOs. Show less

• Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2020

  The manager of the Center's happiness and well-being science initiatives for research, policy reports, and projects. Responsibilities as acting chief of staff: trained and managed the Director's executive team and entrusted with the Director's engagements, relationships, research, lectures, writing commitments, and projects, assisting him in making informed decisions.



Regenerative Society Foundation

• Italy
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consigliere presso | Board member

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  The Regenerative Society Foundation is an Italian non-profit, participatory foundation born in September 2020. We adapted a systemic approach to understand better and manage complex systems, such as environment, climate, society, nutrition, health, lifestyle, and mutual interactions. The foundation is a business-driven organization based on the synergy between business and science to develop the transition to a fully regenerative society. The Regenerative Society Foundation is an Italian non-profit, participatory foundation born in September 2020. We adapted a systemic approach to understand better and manage complex systems, such as environment, climate, society, nutrition, health, lifestyle, and mutual interactions. The foundation is a business-driven organization based on the synergy between business and science to develop the transition to a fully regenerative society.



World Happiness Report

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management

• Production Editor

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Manage and serve as the final decision-maker as the Production Editor of the annual World Happiness Report for over nine years.- Work with data collection institutions to acquire quality data.- Manage deadlines for editors, research teams, authors, peer reviewers, and graphic designers.- Strategize communications and media – 20+ million daily active engagements and thousands of articles reaching 190+ countries and territories.- Other duties include securing funding, distributing subgrants, and planning events.The World Happiness Report reflects a worldwide demand for more attention to happiness and well-being as criteria for government policy. It reviews the state of happiness in the world today and shows how the science of happiness explains personal and national variations in happiness.https://worldhappiness.report/about/ Show less

• Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2020

  The World Happiness Report is a landmark survey of the state of global happiness that ranks 156 countries by how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be.

• Production Coordinator

  • Oct 2014 - Mar 2015



Columbia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Coordinator - The Earth Institute, The Office of the Director, Prof. Jeffrey D. Sachs

  • Oct 2014 - Aug 2016

  Administration, Communications, and Research Coordinator Working with the communications, research, and administrative teams to fulfill their assigned duties and assist in the preparation of Professor Sachs’ class, "The Age of Sustainable Development." - Provided economic and political research on countries to be visited by the Director - Prepared briefings for speeches and high-level meetings. - Managed the Director's speaking engagements - Supported United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP), and High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) events. Show less



Cerami & Associates, Inc.

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Consultant

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2014

  Supported marketing department on proposals and business development initiatives. Supported marketing department on proposals and business development initiatives.



Thornton Tomasetti

• United States
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Consultant

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2011

  Hired, trained, and mentored staff, worked on client stakeholder research, prepared qualifications, proposals, and presentations, and participated in the business development objectives to garner and enhance teaming opportunities with architects, engineers, developers, and real estate agencies. Hired, trained, and mentored staff, worked on client stakeholder research, prepared qualifications, proposals, and presentations, and participated in the business development objectives to garner and enhance teaming opportunities with architects, engineers, developers, and real estate agencies.



HOK

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate, Marketing Manager

  • 2006 - 2010

  Marketing Manager of the New York division of the nation’s largest architectural and engineering firm, reporting directly to the managing committee for the overall marketing business plan and public relations initiatives for the US Northeast region and the Middle East. Managed a five-member team to execute strategic client research and prepare responses to RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs. Coordinated the complete client-winning process from the initial client contact through. Assisted in contract negotiations. Contributed to efforts for the firm’s mission of environmental stewardship through its sustainable projects. Show less



Brennan Beer Gorman Architects and Brennan Beer Gorman Monk Interiors

• United States

• Marketing Coordinator

  • 2002 - 2006

  Marketing Coordinator supporting market research, preparing qualifications, proposals, and presentations for architectural and interior design projects. Supported the Business Development team in cultivating relationships with engineers, developers, and hotel operators. Marketing Coordinator supporting market research, preparing qualifications, proposals, and presentations for architectural and interior design projects. Supported the Business Development team in cultivating relationships with engineers, developers, and hotel operators.



Taxitronic Inc

• United States
• Financial Services

• Office Manager & Bookkeeper

  • 1998 - 2002

  Office Manager and bookkeeper in the transportation industry. Managed accounts receivable and payable, payroll, and daily office operations. Part of the team that revolutionized paying by credit card in taxis in NYC. Supported the patent process of a new taximeter and pilot program with the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) for cabs to accept credit cards, changing a cash-only business with the latest technology. Providing an easy and secure payment process, therefore having less cash on their person easing the fear of being robbed, and a happier customer with another option for payment. Marketed, educated, and influenced behavior change of taxi drivers and fleet owners, helping them to understand how credit card payments would be safer and more accessible for them and their passengers. Show less