I am inspired by the transformative power of community building. I have extensive experience leading programs and engagement efforts at national non-profit organizations. Passionate about work that advances collaboration and community impact, I lead teams and design projects with a focus on empathy, a bias towards learning and a commitment to inclusion.

  • Director of Partner Engagement (November 2021 - June 2025)

    • Designed and facilitated virtual and in-person professional development trainings reaching over 500 educators

    • Led partnership generation for training workstream, consistently exceeding revenue targets year-over-year

    • Designed and facilitated college and career readiness workshops reaching over 900 students

    • Led implementation of over $200k multi-year contract with NYC Department of Education, managing planning and facilitation of coalition with over 30 senior-level stakeholders from non-profit and city agencies

    • Managed marketing and outreach strategies, including monthly newsletter engagement to over 500 contacts

    • Oversaw contracting and fee-for-service processes, including liaising with Finance and Development teams

    • Regularly supported planning and execution of strategic program and fundraising events

    • Designed and managed regional internship program

  • Senior Program Manager (April 2020 - November 2021)
    Program Manager (February 2018 - April 2020)
    Program Coordinator (July 2017 - February 2018)

    • During the Covid-19 pandemic, innovated on traditional programming models to meet virtual environment, including developing a volunteer-powered storyreading program to reach untapped youth audiences and piloting a regional buddy check initiative that was replicated nationally

    • Owned strategy and execution of volunteer-powered community engagement and leadership development programs, with consistent year-over-year growth across region

    • Stewarded relationships with over 75 military veteran members, leading outreach, recruitment and activation

    • Oversaw implementation of three annual 5k run events in region, including stewarding corporate partners, engaging volunteer leaders, and supporting outreach and execution

    • Organized annual regional conference, overseeing strategy, curriculum development, logistics and facilitation

    • Facilitated growth of key partnerships with large-size, national corporations, focusing on employee volunteer engagement and overseeing all related communications and programming as well as data and impact reporting

    • Led regular trainings on youth mentorship best practices and strengths-based workforce readiness topics

    • Established partnerships in new markets to advance youth mentorship and community service programming

    • Managed and mentored regional team of three staff remotely; oversaw budget, metrics and team strategy

    • Developed storytelling and member engagement campaigns for regional and national social media, with a focus on highlighting diverse backgrounds and perspectives

  • Acting National Field Director (October 2016 - March 2017)
    Field Associate (March 2015 - October 2016)
    Field Coordinator (July 2014 - March 2015)

    • Developed and nurtured relationships with dozens of military veteran members across tristate area; coordinated and promoted volunteer-led events to support recruitment efforts and member activation

    • Designed member leaders conference, managing vendor logistics and developing and facilitating curriculum

    • Coordinated logistics and executed large-scale special events, including Veterans Day parade and Annual Gala

    • Organized corporate employee volunteer activations to support signature events

    • Launched the Greater Boston Veterans Collaborative; acted in core planning and facilitation role

    • Managed a team of three staff, including two remotely, overseeing people operations and team reporting

  • Research Programs Specialist (July 2013 - July 2014)
    Research Programs Assistant (June 2012 - June 2013)

    • Managed the administration of federally funded after-school programs’ external evaluation

    • Coordinated completion of annual performance reports to New York State Department of Education

    • Drafted annual evaluation reports, including data reporting and impact analysis

    • Conducted program quality site visits and designed resources for programs, including an annual orientation and best practices forum

    • Managed research assistants and interns, overseeing their work conducting site visits, assisting with data entry and supporting general administrative work

     

    Grants & Contracts Assistant (January 2012 - November 2012) 

    • Reviewed and approved budgets, expense reports and budget modifications

    • Maintained departmental tracking sheets and databases

    • Processed grant payments

    • Assisted in grantee compliance reviews, including preparation and post-reconciliation

  • Junior Board Member, ExpandED Schools (January 2024 - present)

    Council Member, Story Pirates Changemakers (December 2021 - present)

  • Bachelor of Arts, English literature | Baruch College (CUNY)