Experience

Diabetes Research Institute Foundation

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Nov 2008 - Present

  Key member of the senior leadership team responsible for development and execution of the organization’s strategic plan. Accountabilities encompass marketing, communications, community outreach, program development, fundraising, major gifts, and budgeting. Direct 60 events per year and administer an annual budget of $XXMM.✔Serve as a key liaison and Diabetes Information Officer to North Americas Building Trades Unions (NABTU), our largest donor.✔Oversee the coordination and launch of 60+ fundraising events in various cities across the nation. ✔Continually network within the diabetes community of organizations, businesses, and support groups to advance the mission of the DRIF and increase awareness. ✔Championed the creation of multiple new programs including a grass roots fund raising program, annual walk program, corporate giving program, and diabetes support group programs.✔Recognized Top Diabetes Blog; Healthline 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016.✔Winner 2 Telly Awards PSA “Be Aware” DiabetesDad.org.✔Keynote speaker at numerous industry conferences and webinars. ✔Conceived, developed and implemented a grassroots fundraising initiative that raised millions of dollars consisting of youth (Diabetes Diplomats), team building (DRI Walk, Team DRI), and social media outreach (Pep Squad).* continued below * Show less

• • Nov 2008 - Present

  * continued from above *✔Designed, developed and implemented Live Well Broward County, a Partnership with Walgreens producing $XXX,XXX annually from business partners such as Johnson & Johnson, LifeScan, and Neutrogena. Program included the Walgreens Pharmacists checking blood glucose in safe areas by the entrances of stores and also included the same program being implemented in outreach to other different public gatherings at churches, fire departments, libraries, health fairs, etc.✔Served as Senior Prospect Manager for major gifts raising between $X-XMM annually.✔Worked with North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU), established a dollar-per-room night donation at Caesars Atlantic City and Las Vegas, as well as Hilton Properties nationwide raising $XXXK annually.✔Formulated an annual Point of Purchase Donation (Scannable Program) program at the checkout registers at ShopRite Supermarkets, Shell Convenience Gas, and Go’s, WaWa’s, and Walgreens, raising additional million-dollar-income-streams.✔Created corporate partnerships to fund much needed diabetes programs in economically challenged communities in Florida. ✔These educational programs were geared to adults and children. Also partnered with other established community programs in various areas reaching over 10,000 people with both education and dire needed diabetes supplies.✔Championed the development of multiple support groups utilizing Celebrities with Diabetes interacting with kids supplying both education and inspiration including Nick Jonas (singer), Dustin McGowan (MLB), Ryan Reed (NASCAR), Gary Hall (Olympian), and Nicole Johnson (Miss America) to name a few. Show less



DiabetesDad

• Belgium
• Medical Practices

• Journalist

  • 2005 - Present

  Founder/Creator/Writer www.DiabetesDad.org and daily columnist with over 2000 articles published relating to diabetes. ✔Chosen by Healthline as one of the top writers in the diabetes community (T1 and T2) each year since 2012. Columnist: Diabetic LifeStyles (2016-present); dLife; and AADE in Practice (2016) ✔Contributing writer: Diabetes Self-Management (2017), Diabetic Lifestyles (2015); Endocrine Today; and Healthline (2016). Featured Columns: Parent Guide www.DiabetesDad.org articles Syndicated: Diabetes Daily, Diabetes Health, Beyond Type 1 Show less



St. Charles Hospital

• United States
• Medical Practices

• • Dec 2007 - Nov 2008

  Served as a strategic leader and Chief Development Officer for the hospital’s foundation in the Catholic Health Network to drive future growth for the organization. Oversaw all aspects of fundraising, grants, contracts, special events, marketing communications, and community affairs. Cultivated relationships with current and prospective donors, inspired engagement by advocating for the mission, and created a strategic plan that guided the team to achieve success. Managed a staff of three and an annual budget in excess of $3MM. Reported directly to the CEO and Board of Directors. ✔Member of the strategy and resource development team, highly involved in future planning for the sustainability of the organization. ✔Formulated the financial strategic plan and capital plan for the organization regarding both public and private funds. ✔Solicited donations from large corporate donors and identified top investment opportunities for existing holdings.✔Developed actionable strategies for exceeding goals through grants, sponsorships, gifts, donations, and fundraising events.* continued below * Show less

• • Dec 2007 - Nov 2008

  * continued from above *✔Discovered new and potentially lucrative revenue streams for expansion of the organization’s fundraising efforts.✔Collaborated with senior leadership and executive committees to ensure all plans aligned with the overall mission of the foundation. ✔Keynote speaker at numerous industry conferences and webinars. ✔To enhance the hospital’s rehabilitation wing, acquired full ‘real-life’ experience so patients could learn and merge back into everyday living, complete with fully functioning car, gas pumps, and convenience store.✔Working with Suffolk LIONs, established the first diabetes education and grassroots fund raising event in the public school system surrounding community where the hospital is based (15,000 students).✔Created the first Community Corporate Giving program enlisting community companies to have name recognition in various hospital areas such as the rehab center, community coffee shop, gift shop etc. (i.e.: The Dime Savings Bank Gift Shop). Show less



dLife, For Your Diabetes Life on CNBC

• Vice President of Development/Executive Producer

  • Jun 2004 - Nov 2007

  Proactively recruited to spearhead public relations and marketing initiatives for the organization, as well as initiate fundraising efforts for the organization’s foundation. Responsible for major gifts portfolio for the Chapter including fundraising initiatives, public relations, marketing, organizational branding initiatives, community outreach, special events, and budgets. Also served as the Executive Producer and writer for the show. ✔Served as the Public Relations Officer accountable for establishing the entire public relations strategy for dLife, Your Diabetes Life including print, internet and national campaigns for television and radio. ✔Created dLife Foundation, a 501(c)(3) federally-recognized entity and served as President of the Foundation. ✔Developed a children’s program to better understand diabetes. ✔Cultivated relationships with over 50 organizations, institutions, public health entities, and corporations to further the foundation’s mission. ✔Formulated strategic relationships with health support groups, diabetes educator’s groups and local foundation chapters. ✔As Executive Producer of dLifeTV, guided educational content, negotiated talent contracts, and served as a network liaison with CNBC. In-House Producer/Writer for over 100 show promos, sponsor spots and specials. ✔Coordinated Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts making supplies available to 10,000+ people in need. Recognized by both the President of the United States and AADE. ✔American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)/Metro NY Chapter, Diabetes Advocate of the Year. ✔Winner of 13 Telly Awards. ✔Nominee for 3 Freddie Awards (1 Win) and an Emmy Award. ✔Testified for diabetes advocacy and recognized and/or participated in the NY State Assembly, US Congress and the UN. ✔LIONs International, International President’s Award and Diabetes Advocate Award. ✔Diabetes Scholars Foundation, Diabetes Service Award. Show less

• Northeast Development Director/National Director of Special Projects

  • Oct 1998 - Jun 2004

  Managed/created all aspects of development/fundraising for the Foundation in the Northeast and served as the key liaison with North Americas Building Trades Unions (NABTU), the organization’s largest donor. Responsible for soliciting major gifts including fundraising initiatives, public relations, marketing, organizational branding initiatives, community outreach, and special events. Provided leadership, training and mentoring for a staff of five. ✔Created 4 new events generating over $1MM, as well as grassroots events generating $350K annually. ✔Developed a major gift strategy for additional revenue including donor solicitation and grant writing yielding $2MM annually. ✔Cultivated, developed, and maintained major donors in various geographic locations in the US outside the Northeast Corridor. ✔Instituted initiatives, programs and events to attract additional donors to DRIF and generate expanded awareness. ✔Formulated relationships with A-list celebrities and Tony Award Winning Broadway actors for events to gain national exposure. ✔Advocates included Ray Romano, Sugar Ray Leonard, John Ratzenberger, Peter Boyle, and Doris Roberts. ✔Town of Islip, NY Citation for Community Service. ✔Diabetes Research Institute Foundation’s Crystal Ball Committee Award. Show less


Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Long Island Director

  • 1993 - 1999

WACE International
• Real Estate
• Sales Account Executive & Marketing Director

  • 1987 - 1993

Town of Hempstead Government
• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Assistant to the Town Supervisor

  • 1984 - 1987