Associate

• Jun 2019 - Present

Develop partnerships with schools and teams to rethink teaching and learning in schools and districts. Facilitation of small and large events and ongoing experiences to integrate human-centered design (design thinking) into decision-making, leadership development and student and adult learning experiences. Supporting teams and individuals with coaching and implementation to redesign systems in short and long term innovation efforts.

Founder

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2019

Lead experience designer and facilitator, specializing in design thinking, hack mindset development, education redesign, and change management. Partner of local and national organizations including Stanford d.school, School Retool, Createdu, and Leadership & Design to lead experiences to build design thinking skills, mindsets and tackle systemic and "sticky" challenges. Strategic user-centered redesign of events and conferences (ranging in size from 10-450+ participants) to ignite innovation, engagement, and impact. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 certificate, Action Collab Facilitator, Facilitative Leadership and Change Management training.

Senior Manager

• Jan 2013 - Aug 2017

Program Coordinator

• Jul 2011 - Jan 2013

Program Coordinator

• Oct 2008 - Jul 2011

Designed programming and managed a school-based neighborhood center and comprehensive after school program. Researched and analyzed innovative education and community development strategies to synthesize and develop into practice. Managed budget, wrote and implemented program grants, supervised staff and worked directly with multiple community partners with the focus on high quality programs and creatively maximizing available resources.

Youth Employment Program Intern

• May 2008 - Aug 2008

Assisted in the implementation of the Youth Employment Program. Case managed 20+ youth in their summer work experience. Partnered to perform payroll duties and other duties as assigned.

Research Assistant

• Sep 2007 - May 2008

Researched assigned areas and submitted project papers aimed at communicating information to varied and targeted audiences. Developed understanding of regional economic development and its connection to education policy by researching processes such as technology transfer, industry clustering and public/private partnerships.

Recreation Coordinator

• Sep 2006 - Aug 2007

Developed youth interest- driven on and off-site recreation program to supplement therapeutic treatment of youth. Worked with community stakeholders to secure additional resources and funding. Managed the program budget including contracted services, supply purchases and long range forecasting.