Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Development

• Aug 2022 - Present

Director Of Development

• Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

Senior fundraising executive responsible for building and strengthening relationships with internal and external constituents through stewardship, communications, media relations, marketing, alumni relations and special events. Develop and direct strategies to promote a culture of philanthropy.

Executive Director Minority Health Research Center & the Office of Diversity and Inclusion

• Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

Executive Director providing leadership, oversight and direction necessary for the successful implementation and completion of a University Wide Interdisciplinary Research Center that addresses health disparities locally, nationally and internationally. Managing strategic planning, alignment of resources, developing community partnerships and fundraising activities and marketing strategies. Executive Director providing leadership, oversight and direction necessary for the successful implementation and completion of a University Wide Interdisciplinary Research Center that addresses health disparities locally, nationally and internationally. Managing strategic planning, alignment of resources, developing community partnerships and fundraising activities and marketing strategies.

Director of Strategy, Research & Planning

• 2019 - Apr 2021

➢ Solicited to serve as Director of Strategy, Research, and Planning by Commissioner of NC Division of Motor Vehicles in 2019 due to strong executive leadership experience and community rapport. ➢ Direct all business intelligence, analytics, project / program management, and legislative affairs for division. ➢ Analyze and operationalize IT and data change proposals through robust strategic, operational, and business planning to enhance existing processes. ➢ Manage $1.7M budget and 40 full-time personnel in support of Crash & Bulk Data, Data Information & Program Management, Business Process Improvement, Legislative Affairs, and Division Policy Units. ➢ Support resource allocation operations from proposals and analysis to strategic recommendations. ➢ Tasked with building and implementing Strategic Plan for 2019 – 2023. ➢ Maintain updated knowledge of legislative affairs and development through constructive communication with Office of State Budget & Management, Office of Administrative Hearings, and legislative staff. ➢ Lead in-depth business and organizational analysis on emerging issues impacting program / policy development and continuity. ➢ Identify and bridge process performance gaps in collaboration with executive team. ➢ Leverage technical and program management expertise to respond appropriately to stakeholder and citizen requests / inquiries. Show less

Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Chief Operating Officer

• 2014 - 2019

➢ Worked cross-functionally with all units within University on fundraising development and strategic planning, guiding policies, procedures, practices, and programs for various constituencies. ➢ Developed annual plans for distribution of funds from University endowment in collaboration with Board of Trustees Development, Investment, and Finance Committees. ➢ Implemented competitive fundraising plan that increased Alumni donors by 117%, overall University donors by 56%, and overall cash donations from $849K to $2.4M in 3 years. ➢ Organized CIAA Jazz Brunch that grew donations from $150K+ to $460K+ from 2016 to 2018. ➢ Committee member to Athletic Department Liaison, Campus Safety & Risk Management, Commencement, Cohort Default Rate & Default Prevention, Fundraising, The Episcopal Church, LGBTQ Policy Development Committee, Presidential Inauguration, ROTC Liaison, Recruitment & Retention Registration, Sons of Saint Augustine, Student Account Collection, Stone of Hope Gala, and Student Financial Literacy. ➢ Coordinated with President, Executive Cabinet, Deans, department heads, and external volunteer groups on programmatic and fundraising activities including financial and operational segments. ➢ Launched $2M campaign to celebrate 150th University anniversary, achieved in 2017. ➢ Managed Office of Sponsored Programs and staff on external funding opportunities including grant proposal prep for government and private organizations for grant portfolio of $5.7M. ➢ Accelerated mission-driven directives through comprehensive organizational / strategic planning and budgeting for department. ➢ Played an integral role creating short and long-term strategic financial plans according to University goals. ➢ Led final 2 phases of $5M George Williams Athletic Complex football stadium and track & field construction. ➢ Directed large-scale campus renovations including $500K for maintenance and $500K for Tuttle Public Health Center. Show less

Strategic Planning Manager - Administrative Division

• 2014 - 2014

➢ Conducted strategic planning to align resources with public safety programs and services, developing performance metrics to streamline daily operations. ➢ Instrumental to developing plans ensuring school and community safety for NC Center for Safer Schools. ➢ Performed rigorous analysis of operational gaps, providing actionable recommendations to COO, Secretary, Commissioners, and Directors to Operational Strategy. ➢ Helped migrate programs to advanced operations on agency level, participating in executive discussions on mission-driven goals and objectives. Show less

Chief, Operations Support - Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse

• 2005 - 2014

➢ Provided executive leadership to Operations Support Section and 21 personnel for one of the largest state government agencies.➢ Owned annual planning focused on mental health reform and state strategy for 2007 – 2010.➢ Primary grant writer for sponsored programs / funding procurement for NC Mental Health Block Grant totaling $12M annually and NC Substance Abuse Block Grant totaling $40M annually.➢ Handled 12+ grant-funded initiatives / programs during tenure.➢ Built funding framework for Mental Health Trust Fund enacted by legislation by NC General Assembly in 2001.➢ Created resources development and fundraising plan for Mental Health Trust Fund.➢ Coordinated with key private healthcare providers to deliver mental healthcare services across department system through public-private partnership model.➢ Orchestrated multiple readiness initiatives including response & recovery, disaster recovery, business continuity, and continuity of operations for division.➢ Organized all efforts for performance management database, performance-based contracting, and program inventory & management database.➢ Legislative liaison to NC General Assembly regarding all issues impacting Operations Support Section.➢ Developed workforce development plan and cultural competency plan.➢ Handled staffing to NC Commission on Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse Services, and Cultural Competency Advisory Group. Show less

Planning Team Leader

• 2003 - 2005

➢ Directed team of 7 professional planners / administrative staff on operational workflow including reporting frameworks and special projects.➢ Delivered expert technical guidance to division leadership for robust new state plan, Blueprint for Change.➢ Served as liaison to Office of Policy & Planning.➢ Project manager to high-impact initiatives including governmental and non-governmental grant funding opportunity development, disaster preparedness plans, response & recovery plan, business continuity, and program management database. Show less

Program Evaluation & Policy Advisor - Planning & Development, Vocational Rehabilitation Services

• 1999 - 2003

➢ Led program analysis and design to new division programs in compliance with funding requirements, department policies, and federal laws.➢ Developed objective goals and expenditure plans in support of program performance planning and budgeting.➢ Oversaw fair hearing process for Due Process Appeals and Mediation.➢ Undertook complex evaluation studies and economic research / assessments of existing human services programs.➢ Streamlined service deliveries by developing new policy statements guiding effective program implementations.➢ Handled substantive legislation including rules to NC Rules Commission, NC Office of Administrative Hearings, and Legislative Oversight Committee of NC General Assembly.➢ Created new survey research methodologies streamlining federally mandated Customer Satisfaction Surveys.➢ Tapped to manage division compliance with State Administrative Procedure Act (NC General Statute 150B).➢ Prepared fiscal notes, continuation budgets, capital improvement, and block grant requests. Show less

Social Research Analyst - Labor Market Information Division

• 1998 - 1999

➢ Assisted Labor Market Information Division in building collaborative partnerships spanning 10 state agencies within NC State Occupation Information Coordinating Committee. ➢ Fostered transparent communications with Employment Security Commission, Office of State Management & Budget, and other participating state agencies. ➢ Advised on best policies and procedures for rapid and accurate data collection. ➢ Performed comprehensive analysis on labor market and economic data. ➢ Assisted Labor Market Information Division in building collaborative partnerships spanning 10 state agencies within NC State Occupation Information Coordinating Committee. ➢ Fostered transparent communications with Employment Security Commission, Office of State Management & Budget, and other participating state agencies. ➢ Advised on best policies and procedures for rapid and accurate data collection. ➢ Performed comprehensive analysis on labor market and economic data.

Project Director - Court Management & Information Services

• 1996 - 1998

➢ Principle investigator to project determining automated data collection feasibility for persons prohibited from purchasing firearms as funded by US Department of Justice and National Justice Institute. ➢ Managed $300K budget and daily operations including staff recruitment, project planning, projections, and quarterly reports to sponsors. ➢ Analyzed and identified complex impact of Brady Bill to state and local compliance by court officials, presenting findings to court officials, law enforcement, and other organizations. Show less

Research Associate

• 1994 - 1996

➢ Instrumental in analyzing and developing long-term development strategies for state judicial system, providing invaluable statistical and legal research on emerging issues. ➢ Site coordinator for First National Town Hall virtual meeting sponsored by National Center for State Courts and the American Judicature Society. ➢ Evaluated and reported on existing Administrative Office programs, policies, and procedures. ➢ Conducted robust long-range planning exercises for Commission members. ➢ Designed new survey to determine state resident satisfaction with existing judicial system operations. Show less

Staff Associate

• 1990 - 1994

➢ Research analyst and court management consultant for court improvement NGO Research Division. ➢ Led several high-impact initiatives including proposal / contract development, staff project management, data collection & analysis, and strategic work planning. ➢ Served on national commission to develop new performance standards for appellate courts. ➢ Consulted with state on new race / ethnic bias taskforce implementation. ➢ Conducted in-depth analysis of court staffing, budgeting, computer systems, operating procedures, case flow, and employment practices within jurisdiction. Show less

Graduate Student Research Analyst - Institute for Survey Research

• 1988 - 1990

➢ Performed rigorous research analysis for survey research department, coding all documents and research for 2 national education studies. ➢ Developed / tested survey instruments and research plans to ensure functionality and compliance. ➢ Documented methodological frameworks critical to survey completion. ➢ Performed rigorous research analysis for survey research department, coding all documents and research for 2 national education studies. ➢ Developed / tested survey instruments and research plans to ensure functionality and compliance. ➢ Documented methodological frameworks critical to survey completion.

Legislative Assistant - Virginia General Assembly

• 1987 - 1987

➢ Led project staff team dedicated to evaluating state program / agency performance, developing project scopes to enhance effectiveness. ➢ Prepared and analyzed questionnaires and surveys outlining program impact, preparing reports in support of senior leadership decision-making. ➢ Led project staff team dedicated to evaluating state program / agency performance, developing project scopes to enhance effectiveness. ➢ Prepared and analyzed questionnaires and surveys outlining program impact, preparing reports in support of senior leadership decision-making.