Experience

Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University
• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Chief Engagement Officer and Executive Director of the Lillian Carter Center

  • Apr 2020 - Present


Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director of Planned Giving

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  Responsible for creating and executing a national planned giving program.

• Senior Director of Annual Fund, Direct Response and Planned Giving

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2020

  Oversight of national planned giving, annual fund and direct response programs.



Human Rights Campaign

• Political Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director of Foundation Relations and Planned Giving

  • Aug 2009 - Sep 2015

  Provide fundraising leadership and strategic direction for foundation grants (corporate, philanthropic, family and community foundations), workplace giving, planned giving and life (estate) planning education for the Human Rights Campaign. o Oversight of Corporate, Philanthropic, Family and Community Foundation grants - research, trends, and giving for national organization. o Oversight of Planned Giving Planning Program, experience with PG Calc. o Oversight of Workplace Giving… Show more Provide fundraising leadership and strategic direction for foundation grants (corporate, philanthropic, family and community foundations), workplace giving, planned giving and life (estate) planning education for the Human Rights Campaign. o Oversight of Corporate, Philanthropic, Family and Community Foundation grants - research, trends, and giving for national organization. o Oversight of Planned Giving Planning Program, experience with PG Calc. o Oversight of Workplace Giving Program, including America’s Charities and Combined Federal Campaign. Show less Provide fundraising leadership and strategic direction for foundation grants (corporate, philanthropic, family and community foundations), workplace giving, planned giving and life (estate) planning education for the Human Rights Campaign. o Oversight of Corporate, Philanthropic, Family and Community Foundation grants - research, trends, and giving for national organization. o Oversight of Planned Giving Planning Program, experience with PG Calc. o Oversight of Workplace Giving… Show more Provide fundraising leadership and strategic direction for foundation grants (corporate, philanthropic, family and community foundations), workplace giving, planned giving and life (estate) planning education for the Human Rights Campaign. o Oversight of Corporate, Philanthropic, Family and Community Foundation grants - research, trends, and giving for national organization. o Oversight of Planned Giving Planning Program, experience with PG Calc. o Oversight of Workplace Giving Program, including America’s Charities and Combined Federal Campaign. Show less



CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation

• United States

• Vice President of External Affairs and Community Relations

  • May 2006 - Aug 2009

  Provide strategic leadership to the nation’s leading pediatric cancer research and clinical trials organization, the Children’s Oncology Group, in the areas of public education, public relations, advocacy, communication, community relations, philanthropic development, and other efforts to improve awareness, understanding of childhood cancer research. ○ Philanthropy – Developed and implemented fundraising strategies including foundations, major donors, corporate sponsorships, online and… Show more Provide strategic leadership to the nation’s leading pediatric cancer research and clinical trials organization, the Children’s Oncology Group, in the areas of public education, public relations, advocacy, communication, community relations, philanthropic development, and other efforts to improve awareness, understanding of childhood cancer research. ○ Philanthropy – Developed and implemented fundraising strategies including foundations, major donors, corporate sponsorships, online and workplace giving. ● Worked with team members to secure over $11.2 million in private sector funds to supplement NIH and CDC grants for pediatric cancer research. ● Knowledge of Convio, Raiser’s Edge and Wealth Engine. ○ Legislative Affairs – Responsible for developing and implementing an effective legislative strategy to build awareness about childhood cancer in Congress and secure increased federal funding for childhood cancer research through appropriations and other federal sources. ● Direct lobbying – Developed and maintained relationships with Congressional offices in order to increase support for childhood cancer policy issues and federal funding for childhood cancer. ● Grassroots advocacy – Developed and implemented outreach strategies for the Hill and advocacy groups, including parents, nurses, physicians and allied professionals. ● Supervised internal CureSearch/COG staff and consulting firm to carry out legislative agenda. ● Lead role in securing passage of an authorization bill in July 2008, The Carolyn Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act, $150 million over 5 years. ○ Public Education and Community Relations – supervision and oversight of the organization’s website, newsletters, position papers; served on external community boards, committees, and task forces. Show less Provide strategic leadership to the nation’s leading pediatric cancer research and clinical trials organization, the Children’s Oncology Group, in the areas of public education, public relations, advocacy, communication, community relations, philanthropic development, and other efforts to improve awareness, understanding of childhood cancer research. ○ Philanthropy – Developed and implemented fundraising strategies including foundations, major donors, corporate sponsorships, online and… Show more Provide strategic leadership to the nation’s leading pediatric cancer research and clinical trials organization, the Children’s Oncology Group, in the areas of public education, public relations, advocacy, communication, community relations, philanthropic development, and other efforts to improve awareness, understanding of childhood cancer research. ○ Philanthropy – Developed and implemented fundraising strategies including foundations, major donors, corporate sponsorships, online and workplace giving. ● Worked with team members to secure over $11.2 million in private sector funds to supplement NIH and CDC grants for pediatric cancer research. ● Knowledge of Convio, Raiser’s Edge and Wealth Engine. ○ Legislative Affairs – Responsible for developing and implementing an effective legislative strategy to build awareness about childhood cancer in Congress and secure increased federal funding for childhood cancer research through appropriations and other federal sources. ● Direct lobbying – Developed and maintained relationships with Congressional offices in order to increase support for childhood cancer policy issues and federal funding for childhood cancer. ● Grassroots advocacy – Developed and implemented outreach strategies for the Hill and advocacy groups, including parents, nurses, physicians and allied professionals. ● Supervised internal CureSearch/COG staff and consulting firm to carry out legislative agenda. ● Lead role in securing passage of an authorization bill in July 2008, The Carolyn Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act, $150 million over 5 years. ○ Public Education and Community Relations – supervision and oversight of the organization’s website, newsletters, position papers; served on external community boards, committees, and task forces. Show less



Camp Sunshine

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director

  • May 2000 - May 2006

  Design, implement and evaluate recreational, educational and support programs for over 700 children with cancer and their families throughout Georgia. Worked with the Executive Director and board members on all aspects of the organization’s planning, operations and fundraising. o Responsible for recruitment, training and supervision of pool of 400 volunteer staff. o Project manager providing primary oversight (from conception to completion and operation) for Camp Sunshine House, a $3… Show more Design, implement and evaluate recreational, educational and support programs for over 700 children with cancer and their families throughout Georgia. Worked with the Executive Director and board members on all aspects of the organization’s planning, operations and fundraising. o Responsible for recruitment, training and supervision of pool of 400 volunteer staff. o Project manager providing primary oversight (from conception to completion and operation) for Camp Sunshine House, a $3 million dollar construction project for a facility to provide support and educational programs for children with cancer and their families. o Worked with board leadership toward successful $5.5 million capital campaign. o Responsible for newsletter and website for organization. o Developed signature event raising $300,000 annually for organization. Show less Design, implement and evaluate recreational, educational and support programs for over 700 children with cancer and their families throughout Georgia. Worked with the Executive Director and board members on all aspects of the organization’s planning, operations and fundraising. o Responsible for recruitment, training and supervision of pool of 400 volunteer staff. o Project manager providing primary oversight (from conception to completion and operation) for Camp Sunshine House, a $3… Show more Design, implement and evaluate recreational, educational and support programs for over 700 children with cancer and their families throughout Georgia. Worked with the Executive Director and board members on all aspects of the organization’s planning, operations and fundraising. o Responsible for recruitment, training and supervision of pool of 400 volunteer staff. o Project manager providing primary oversight (from conception to completion and operation) for Camp Sunshine House, a $3 million dollar construction project for a facility to provide support and educational programs for children with cancer and their families. o Worked with board leadership toward successful $5.5 million capital campaign. o Responsible for newsletter and website for organization. o Developed signature event raising $300,000 annually for organization. Show less



Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant Services

  • Oct 1992 - May 2000

  Responsible for the AFLAC Cancer Center at Egleston and the Hematology Oncology Center at Scottish Rite. Responsible for two inpatient units (45 beds), two clinic sites, approximately 150 employees, and multi-million revenue and expense budgets. o Primary role in merging two hospital clinical pediatric oncology programs and university program into one through strategic planning and implementation. o Designated leader of the multidisciplinary team of physicians, board members, senior… Show more Responsible for the AFLAC Cancer Center at Egleston and the Hematology Oncology Center at Scottish Rite. Responsible for two inpatient units (45 beds), two clinic sites, approximately 150 employees, and multi-million revenue and expense budgets. o Primary role in merging two hospital clinical pediatric oncology programs and university program into one through strategic planning and implementation. o Designated leader of the multidisciplinary team of physicians, board members, senior development director, and clinical staff for vision, design, funding and implementation of $5 million dollar construction/renovation project to centralize inpatient and outpatient cancer services. o Participation and oversight for several significant donor relationships, including the partnership of AFLAC, Inc. and AFLAC Cancer Center. Show less Responsible for the AFLAC Cancer Center at Egleston and the Hematology Oncology Center at Scottish Rite. Responsible for two inpatient units (45 beds), two clinic sites, approximately 150 employees, and multi-million revenue and expense budgets. o Primary role in merging two hospital clinical pediatric oncology programs and university program into one through strategic planning and implementation. o Designated leader of the multidisciplinary team of physicians, board members, senior… Show more Responsible for the AFLAC Cancer Center at Egleston and the Hematology Oncology Center at Scottish Rite. Responsible for two inpatient units (45 beds), two clinic sites, approximately 150 employees, and multi-million revenue and expense budgets. o Primary role in merging two hospital clinical pediatric oncology programs and university program into one through strategic planning and implementation. o Designated leader of the multidisciplinary team of physicians, board members, senior development director, and clinical staff for vision, design, funding and implementation of $5 million dollar construction/renovation project to centralize inpatient and outpatient cancer services. o Participation and oversight for several significant donor relationships, including the partnership of AFLAC, Inc. and AFLAC Cancer Center. Show less