Director, Youth Development & Education

• Jan 2020 - Present

Co-Founder

• Sep 2016 - Present

Created and lead the development of an innovative outdoor learning center in collaboration with the Spirit of Adventure Council, Boy Scouts of America for families that are looking for alternative schooling. Created and lead the development of an innovative outdoor learning center in collaboration with the Spirit of Adventure Council, Boy Scouts of America for families that are looking for alternative schooling.

Human Development Research Specialist

• Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

Provided research and youth development thought leadership to small dynamic cross departmental teams on key C-Suite strategic initiatives intended to widen and deepen the membership of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Projects included: the welcoming of girls into the BSA; aligning values of families to increase membership retention; rethinking the BSA business model to generate revenue from underutilized resources; and determining the impact of the outdoor experience on Scouts.

Team Leader, Research & Evaluation

• Apr 2016 - Sep 2018

In collaboration with C-Suite, created a national research agenda to inform strategic progress of the Boy Scouts of America. Lead research team on operational, marketing, and impact research that facilitated a wide range of departments as well as over 270 Boy Scouts councils across the country.

Scoutreach Program Analyst

• Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

Conducted an in-depth nationwide qualitative study of Scoutreach, the Boy Scouts of America's urban delivery method for Scouting to create solutions for program quality and standardization.

Sample & Recruitment Manager at the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development

• Jun 2012 - Apr 2016

Lead operations and logistics for a research portfolio totaling more than $8 million. Recruited and developed strong relationships with partner organizations for study participation in the Assessment of Character in Trades study (Williamson College of the Trades), Character and Merit Project (Boy Scouts of America), and ARTHUR Interactive Media Study (WGBH Boston). Contributed to methodological design, data analyses, and journal publications of all studies. Lead operations and logistics for a research portfolio totaling more than $8 million. Recruited and developed strong relationships with partner organizations for study participation in the Assessment of Character in Trades study (Williamson College of the Trades), Character and Merit Project (Boy Scouts of America), and ARTHUR Interactive Media Study (WGBH Boston). Contributed to methodological design, data analyses, and journal publications of all studies.

5th Grade Teacher

• Aug 2005 - Jun 2012

Directed development, implementation, and assessment of standards-based curriculum for inclusion classroom which was part of innovative grades 1 to 5 vertical team. Directed development, implementation, and assessment of standards-based curriculum for inclusion classroom which was part of innovative grades 1 to 5 vertical team.

Founding Member

• Aug 2007 - Sep 2010

Collaborated with a small founding team to conceptualize, design, and create an arts-centered, project-based, and multi-age school. Lead the design of the curriculum and professional development sections of the charter. Collaborated with a small founding team to conceptualize, design, and create an arts-centered, project-based, and multi-age school. Lead the design of the curriculum and professional development sections of the charter.

5th Grade Teacher

• Aug 2003 - Jun 2005

Development Team Coach

• Sep 1996 - Apr 1997

Athlete

• May 1995 - Sep 1996

Athlete

• Dec 1988 - Mar 1995