Program Leadership

I’ve spent my entire career in the non-profit space, working across various functions, from finance to research to programs to partnerships, which has allowed me to hold a unique perspective when creating and implementing initiatives and engaging diverse stakeholders.

I always come back to what I believe is a program mindset – projects that are rooted in collaboration, often scrappy and agile, and always responsive to people’s needs, ideas and feedback.

Snapshot: Programs I’ve Led

  • “Buddy Check” Program

    A pilot “buddy check” initiative developed early in the COVID-19 pandemic where military-connected volunteers called others to say hello and offer kind words of support; over 1,500 calls were made and, ultimately, this initiative was replicated nationally.

  • Virtual Storyreading Initiative

    A virtual storyreading program started during the pandemic that provided a novel way for volunteers to engage young people in leadership lessons through a fun and creative outlet; regular sessions activated both repeat volunteers and consistent attendance from students across the country.

  • Capacity-Building PD for Educators

    A suite of virtual and in-person professional development workshops I designed and facilitated, which reached over 500 educators, consistently exceeded revenue targets year-over-year, and built positive brand awareness and affinity.

I lead projects with a focus on empathy, a bias towards learning and
a commitment to inclusion.

My Skills

  • Building curriculum and materials that are easy to understand and adapt

  • Articulating a vision for collaboration, outreach/promotion and implementation

  • Developing key partnerships and facilitating trainings and events

  • Overseeing program teams, project timelines and deliverables, and budgets

  • Creating thoughtful feedback loops, assessing for quality, analyzing data, iterating on program models, and reporting on impact measures

"Rebecca's program leadership is participant-centered and purpose-driven — she designs with clarity and intention, infuses creativity where it adds value, and consistently refines through thoughtful assessment to ensure continuous improvement and lasting impact."

— Janaia Nash, Programs Lead