Experience

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  Abell Foundation

  • Program Officer

    • May 2004 - Present

    Support community-based organizations and public agencies in the development and expansion of organizational capacity. Strengthen community and economic development initiatives in Baltimore. Review community and economic development grant requests and manage a portfolio of grants. Issues include neighborhood revitalization and stabilization; small business and entrepreneurship; financial asset development; access to healthy foods.Service program related investments, including loan guarantees and second mortgages. Conduct and oversee research on issues related to community development at the local, state and national level.

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  Campaign Consultation

  • Program Manager

    • Nov 2000 - Apr 2004

    Provided consulting services on resource development, financial asset development, and youth empowerment to nonprofit organizations.Cultivated and maintained relationships with clients (primarily the Corporation for National Service) through regular meetings and briefings.Developed strategies, materials, products, and relationships to broaden organizational impact.Developed, monitored, and oversaw project budgets. Led and managed teams comprised of staff and consultants to complete contracted projects.

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  MD Center for Community Development

  • Housing Programs Officer

    • Dec 1997 - Nov 2000

    Provided technical assistance and training to community based organizations. Conducted outreach to community groups on home ownership opportunities for low income and disabled individuals. Managed home ownership referral hot line that processes over 400 calls annually. Developed and facilitated seminars, round tables and trainings on home ownership counseling issues. Made presentations on home ownership counseling to community-based and non-profit audiences statewide.

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  Center for Policy Alternatives

  • Program Coordinator

    • 1993 - 1997

    Managed day-to-day activities of child care facilities financing policy project.Organized national and local conferences, round tables and meetings.Researched, wrote and edited publications.Cultivated and maintained relationships with local and national project funders.Managed national network of over 250 state legislators and policy makers.