Director of Grant & Program Outcomes

• Mar 2021 - Present

-Supervises spend-through of grant funds and supports program staff in the achievement of grant outcomes through internal training across six Clubs in four localities -Serves as organizational expert on grant compliance requirements and creates monthly invoices for all reimbursable grants -Maintains several databases for grant and programmatic data collection to ensure deliverables are being tracked -Analyzes program data patterns and helps craft internal and external communications that convey organizational impact -Collaborates across all departments: operations, finance, resource development, and Club youth development staff

Director of Grants & Foundations

• Sep 2020 - Mar 2021

Manager of Grants & Foundations

• Jul 2018 - Sep 2020

-Develop an annual plan identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding activities for more than 120 foundations-Plan strategically for foundation gift growth based on the development department's annual goals and the Regional Food Bank's long-term goals and strategic growth plans-Serve as primary grant writer for all grants and proposals-Maintain current foundation and grant information in the Regional food Bank's database

Development & Grants Manager

• May 2017 - Jul 2018

-Develop and execute short- and long-term corporate and foundation donor campaigns, including drafting and managing of grants, budgets, and formal written asks-Monitor programmatic and fiscal activities associated with sponsored programs and state funding contracts: programmatic data collection, program expense trajectory and compliance levels, staffing and vacancies -Coordinate with the Managing Director of Development to create a vision and strategic plan for foundation and corporate donor acquisition, cultivation, and stewardship -Identify and coordinate opportunities for Teach for America Oklahoma City to build public awareness in support of our mission and regional priorities

Office and Talent Operations Associate

• Oct 2016 - May 2017

Team Operations Management-Ensure effective onboarding process for new hiresInternal Communications-Oversee, manage, and execute updates and edits to staff website, weekly staff communication, and monthly memoRegional Administration-Act as liaison to local vendors and TFA's national support teams-Support fiscal compliance among OKC teams

Workforce & Economic Development Program Associate

• Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

Responsibilities include: -Track and support development of more than five internal workforce development projects -Identify and implement follow-up on leads for new business and potential collaborative partners -Responsible for project management, planning, documenting outcomes, and reporting next step tasks -Conduct research and recommend ideas for project development and innovation -Support lead consultant in all social enterprise project development and project planning

Graduate Fellow

• Jun 2015 - Oct 2015

Responsibilities include: -Managing a multi-site summer learning program teaching teens the value of strategic philanthropy -Advising interns and senior interns how to develop, solicit, and review grant applications -Supervising senior interns on project planning, team building, and project reporting -Researching and analyzing prior years evaluation data to recommend new strategies for measuring the impact of Summer Youth Philanthropy Internship Program -Supporting the senior program officer in preparation of all documents, scheduling, and logistics of the program

Education Policy Research Assistant

• May 2014 - Dec 2014

Responsible for researching literature, conducting data analysis and entry, and writing portion of journal articles for two projects. The first project involves school violence in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. The second report focuses on vocational education in the state of Pennsylvania and its relation to the labor market. Responsible for researching literature, conducting data analysis and entry, and writing portion of journal articles for two projects. The first project involves school violence in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. The second report focuses on vocational education in the state of Pennsylvania and its relation to the labor market.

Legislative Intern

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

Responsible for writing policy memos on various legislation topics and letters of support for local organizations. Intern duties also include entering constituent concerns into database, answering phones, and assisting with administrative work. Responsible for writing policy memos on various legislation topics and letters of support for local organizations. Intern duties also include entering constituent concerns into database, answering phones, and assisting with administrative work.

Education and Community Engagement Research Intern

• Jul 2013 - Apr 2014

Responsible for producing a literature review of best practices in parent-led programs in schools, successful strategies for impacting school climate, and restorative justice practices. Assist with survey data entry and analysis. Responsible for producing a literature review of best practices in parent-led programs in schools, successful strategies for impacting school climate, and restorative justice practices. Assist with survey data entry and analysis.

Control Desk Attendant at Athletic and Fitness Center

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

Responsible for signing students and guests into the facility. Assist in statistics management for Division III athletics using StatCrew.

Chatham Ambassador

• Jan 2011 - May 2011

Provide perspective students with an experience of Chatham University. Taks include giving tours to families, overnight visits, tele-recruiting, and data entry.

President Class of 2014

• May 2011 - May 2012

Elected as the Class of 2014's President Elected as the Class of 2014's President