Experience

Alliance for Education

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Right Now Needs Fund

  • Jun 2023 - Present

• Interim Director, Right Now Needs Fund

  • Dec 2022 - Jun 2023

• Program Manager, Right Now Needs Fund

  • Mar 2020 - Jun 2023

  •Manage a multi-million dollar fund to support Seattle Public Schools students.•Work closely with the Right Now Needs Fund Director in support of the administration of the program.•Evaluate and analyze Right Now Needs Fund processes, developing and implementing systemic tools to expedite distribution of funds to families.•Oversee incoming fund requests, providing creative problem solving, and ensuring resolution, delegation, or escalation as needed.•Provide a high level of customer service in responding to school staff, providing them the guidance and direction needed for them to administer the Right Now Needs Fund at the schoolhouse level.•Propose, plan and implement program changes at schoolhouse level.•Develop communication tools to improve execution of Right Now Needs Fund at schoolhouse level.•Own the gift card ordering process, including administration, reconciliation, and distribution. Show less

• Program Coordinator

  • Jul 2017 - Mar 2020

  Supported the CEO in multi-tasking, calendaring, and prioritization.Project managed developing board meeting agendas and materials, and board orientation process Facilitated the Alliance’s scholarships and awards program, including leading recognition events.Managed interdepartmental work flow, support for annual fundraising events and the STR programEstablished a caucus among POC staff to engage in conversations around Diversity Equity and InclusionDeveloped content and maintain the Alliance, and the Seattle Teacher Residency program's, digital presence via social media and websiteEngaged the Alliance and the Seattle Teacher Program Residency Program (STR) with the school district, community organizations, leaders, and local non-profits via social media platforms.Triaged relevant education news to share on the Alliance blogVisited schools to create content for “Resident Spotlights”, taking photos, conducting interviews for recruitment efforts for the residency programCoordinated staff hiring- field resumes, schedule and plan interviews, coordinate on boarding Show less



Jay Inslee for Washington

• Greater Seattle Area

• Finance Associate

  • Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

  Created, managed, and executed fundraising events for Governor Inslee’s reelection campaign. Recruited major donors and leaders in the tech, energy and medical industries to host events. Executed six events per month, raising between $20,000-$30,000 per event. Ensured the Governor connected with the community at all events; followed up with guests to encourage additional support for the campaign. Worked to meet financial goals by scheduling calls to donors. Relayed policy concerns, requests, endorsements and questions from donors to appropriate parties and the Governors’ Official Office Show less



Stateside Associates

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Analyst

  • Feb 2015 - Jan 2016

  Tracked, analyzed and reported on state and federal policy for trends in healthcare for various Fortune 100 Companies. Monitored and dissected over 3,000 pieces of legislation including key policy initiatives and budget proposals for over 17 states. Managed distinct projects for clients containing political outlook, economic research on enacted measures, the status of a measure and its outcome throughout the state’s legislative process. Scrutinized complex provisions of healthcare legislation, particularly the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and Medicare, for major Pharmaceutical Industries, Specialty Health and Preferred Provider Organizations. Conducted client briefings, led team projects and updated our social media platforms to depict legislative trends for the 2016 regular sessions. Show less



Virginia General Assembly

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Intern

  • Dec 2013 - May 2014

  Improved constituent relations and accomplished vast legislative research for House Minority Leader Delegate David Toscano. Corresponded with Delegate Toscano’s constituents to address concerns and policy questions. Provided concise talking points on House and Senate bills for Delegate Toscano and legislative staff. Attended and contributed reports in weekly policy meetings with minority leadership staff. Improved constituent relations and accomplished vast legislative research for House Minority Leader Delegate David Toscano. Corresponded with Delegate Toscano’s constituents to address concerns and policy questions. Provided concise talking points on House and Senate bills for Delegate Toscano and legislative staff. Attended and contributed reports in weekly policy meetings with minority leadership staff.