Experience

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  Medchi, The Maryland State Medical Society

  • Executive Director

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  Sugar Free Kids Maryland

  • Executive Director

    • Aug 2016 - Present

    Oversee operations and activities of Sugar Free Kids (SFK) Maryland, while coordinating a coalition of 250 organizations. Also lead the efforts of LOCAL Maryland, a cross sector coalition of organizations focused on preventing state level preemption of public health, environmental and economic justice policies. Responsible for implementing the executive committee’s strategic vision, leading advocacy campaign efforts, building more robust coalitions, serving as chief spokesperson and managing staff and office administration.

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  American Public Health Association

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Program Manager,

    • Jun 2012 - Aug 2016
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Managed all aspects of APHA’s Community Transformation Grant, Building Bridges between Public Health and Civic/Community Planning Project and APHA’s built environment initiatives including relationship building, contract negotiation, strategic partnerships, program implementation and budget oversight. APHA’s CTG program was one of three national dissemination projects awarded through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Community Health. The dissemination activities were designed to increase awareness and use of system and environmental change prevention strategies across various sectors that influence chronic disease risk behaviors. The Building Bridges project was highlighted in the US Surgeon General’s 2014 Annual Status Report.

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  Nonprofit Industry

  • Nonprofit Consulting

    • Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

    Creative problem-solver; able to assess organizational strengths, opportunities and weaknesses and create strategies for sustainable improvements.

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  American Diabetes Association

  • American Diabetes Association

  • Director of Programs and Advocacy

    • Sep 2005 - Jan 2012
    • American Diabetes Association

    Lead initiatives to enhance public awareness of the organization and its services, as well as represent its mission and priorities in state-wide advocacy efforts. Directed salaried and volunteer staff in the execution of existing community outreach programs, and cultivated relationships with key community stakeholders to develop innovative diabetes prevention programs.

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  Washington Village/Pigtown Neighborhood Planning Corp.

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Executive Director

    • Apr 2003 - Jun 2005
    • Baltimore, Maryland

    Set the tactical and strategic direction for this community-based organization, focusing on economic revitalization, public safety, and community development/coordination to strengthen its neighborhoods.

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  Center for Poverty Solutions

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Vice President of Development

    • 2002 - 2003
    • Baltimore, Maryland

    Brought on board to reinvigorate the organization's development program by creating an overall communication strategy to reach new donor audiences.

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  Legal Aid Bureau

  • Baltimore, MD

  • Director of Development

    • 2000 - 2002
    • Baltimore, MD

    Laid the foundation for long-term, sustainable income by creating a viable marketing and financial development program that increased private support from the organized Bar and other sources. Mentored staff on strategies to develop effective outcomes-based programming. Supervised Communications Department.

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  MCVET

  • Baltimore, MD

  • Director of Development

    • 1998 - 2000
    • Baltimore, MD

    Brought on board to develop a fundraising program and diversify funds. Developed an annual campaign, a 10K race fundraiser and new grant funding from private foundations to reduce reliance on federal funds.

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  YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Director of Community Development

    • 1997 - 1998
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Conducted community needs assessments and created programs for youth and families designed to fill service gaps.

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  YMCA of Central Maryland

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Director of Community Development

    • 1991 - 1997
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Conducted community needs assessments and created programs for youth and families designed to fill service gaps.