Experience

Majority Action
• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Chief Operations Officer

  • Apr 2021 - Present


The Juniper Project

• CEO

  • May 2017 - Present

  Provide capacity building, compliance audits, organizational assessments, board development/governance, board retreats and organizational development services to nonprofits and startups. Clients have included Institute for Truth in Marketing, CANOE Inc, Mothers Out Front, March for Science, National Consumers League, CovingtonEnterprises, and smaller, social service orgs under DC gov’t subcontract. Provide capacity building, compliance audits, organizational assessments, board development/governance, board retreats and organizational development services to nonprofits and startups. Clients have included Institute for Truth in Marketing, CANOE Inc, Mothers Out Front, March for Science, National Consumers League, CovingtonEnterprises, and smaller, social service orgs under DC gov’t subcontract.


Mothers Out Front
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director Of Operations

  • Sep 2018 - Mar 2021

March for Science
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Interim COO

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2018


National Consumers League

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director/CFO

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2017

  Maximize organizational stability and effectiveness through control of financial infrastructure, as well as through leadership of daily activities. Partner with Executive Director and Board to develop and oversee execution of strategies, while driving efforts to improve reporting systems and workflow. Oversee fiscal integrity of programs and contribute to event planning and logistics. Advance organizational mission through delivery of local and international workshops ranging from teen-focused LifeSmarts program & financial literacy to consumer advocacy, capacity building, and NGO outreach. • Increased Board participation by 30%, even as size was reduced by 40%. • Cut expenditures by 3% as a result of an internal audit of lost revenue that uncovered $210K in misappropriated funds. • Enabled flexibility for staff by coordinating and implementing remote access for all staff. • Advanced League mission in underserved areas by conducting consumer advocacy and capacity building workshops in North Africa and the Middle East. Show less


HumanitiesDC
• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Member, Board of Directors

  • May 2014 - May 2017


Construction & Development Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Director/Assistant to President

  • 2003 - 2009

  Played lead role in developing new strategies to foster greater efficiency and profitability, overseeing projects, budgets, and accounting functions to ensure proper spending and delivery on goals. Analyzed and authored detailed reports and presented conclusions/recommendations both in written and verbal communications; utilized Excel and QuickBooks to support project forecasting and tracking, as well as administration of $1.5M budget. Served as vendor and subcontractor liaison, managed purchasing, reviewed contracts, and interpreted architectural drawings. Coordinated executive calendars and work plans. • Boosted productivity and revenue (by 40%) by updating and implementing new project management software. • Delivered key insights to support financial strategies and decision-making, including market analysis and budget forecasting. Show less


Coeus International School
• Administrator

  • 2006 - 2007


African Futures Forum, Inc.

• Project Director/Consultant - COHRTEC Project

  • 2001 - 2003

  Spearheaded activities and finances of USAID/EDDI child-survival and girls’ education/health initiative – led teams (consultants, teachers, administrators) at headquarters and in the field to support project mission. Developed grant and budget reports for stakeholders, ensuring adherence to FAR and AIDAR stipulations. Drove visibility through orchestration/participation in external relations efforts, conducted field assessments and site visits, and coordinated teleconferences and meetings. • Increased the number of girls participating in formal education and skills training in the Fann District of Dakar, Senegal. • Ensured ongoing success by building up the program to be self-sustaining beyond the period of the USAID grant. Show less


Institute for Higher Education Policy
• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director Of Operations

  • 1998 - 2001

American Youth Work Center
• Int'l Program Officer/Administrative Director

  • 1996 - 1998