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Westport, Connecticut, Us

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Establish, execute, and encourage the strategic vision and mission-focused direction of the Columbus-area nonprofit founded in 1886, raising the bar in fundraising to support programs vital to the community including housing, youth development, and social justice. Transformed the reputation, brand, and strategy during a season of vital reinvention for the community-based program and resource center. Never lost sight of the people they serve, continuing the organization’s reputation as one that challenges the status quo for the sake of promoting dignity of all people, a personal commitment that began as a YWCA volunteer more than 20 years ago.➤ Announced transition away from highly esteemed role following 5 years of dynamic leadership resulting in significant achievements: raised $13.5M+ to help 1,460+ homeless families and facilitate racial equity training in 24+ Greater Columbus organizations reaching 1,450+ people across the community. Committed to overseeing the Women of Achievement event before closing presidency chapter (end of 2022).➤ Infused the organization with a forward-thinking DEI practice and plan by activating a policy agenda, hiring an advocacy advisor, initiating an advocacy committee, and providing training and workshops throughout the community to advocate for economic empowerment for marginalized residents and people of color.➤ Engage a younger audience and become a better community partner through next-gen mentorship, introducing the Activist & Agitators program, and joining numerous coalitions on housing, youth development, and early childhood education. Added United Schools Network partnership to further expand services.➤ Doubled fundraising efforts and sustained growth by onboarding new donors and partners. Received multimillion-dollar grant funding, raising $16M in 5 years, averaging $3.2M annually (up from $1.7M/year). Awarded competitive $2.5M gift from Jeff Bezos’ Family Fund (2019) and $1M grant from AEP (2021).

Led multifaceted public policy, philanthropic, community, and government relations engagements on behalf of clients worldwide—in the corporate and nonprofit sectors—resulting in a growing municipal practice. Established as a go-to strategic advisor to corporate and legislative executives for DEI, women’s advocacy, public policy, economic development, and public affairs.➤ Selected by the City’s First Lady to join the inaugural class of the Columbus Women’s Commission, charged with fulfilling the goal of advancing women in pay equity, housing and safety, health and nutrition, and workforce development and education. ➤ Built partnerships in new markets by establishing relationships with funders and political and community leaders, and played an instrumental role in opening the D.C. office, further expanding the practice and providing intentional leadership to help offices work collaboratively and cohesively.➤ Strengthened the business network specific to female associates by serving as an active member of the Calfee Women Lead, developing and implementing training programs for female law associates, and promoting the Calfee brand through an intentional focus on female leadership and involvement.

Columbus, Oh, Us

Recruited by Mayor Coleman before his fourth term in the office; he wanted someone he could depend on to strategically develop and strengthen community relationships. Quickly exceeded the mayor’s expectations by becoming his strategic advisor and a go-to representative for the office. Esteemed for credibility, trust, follow-through, and solution-focused approach to challenges impacting the 14th largest city in the nation; established external affairs role to further develop community partners.➤ Trusted as the mayor’s advisor during critical seasons by shaping the mayor’s run for the U.S. Conference of Mayors and chairing the city’s bicentennial commission. Provided depth of insight as the city’s chief government relations officer, focusing on community outreach, constituent engagement, human service policy, economic and neighborhood development, public health, small business development, and public infrastructure.➤ Managed 8 direct reports including cabinet directors across various departments such as development, public health, equal business opportunity, and the community relations commission. Facilitated collaboration across departments, delivering results centered around a unified vision and goals.➤ Demonstrated exceptional ability to quickly propose pressing legislative change with the intent of passing education reform following school district scandal, preparing compelling ballot language and accompanying community engagement campaign in only 7 weeks.➤ Strengthened community engagement by leading vast team of influencers for DNC invitation, highlighting the city’s growth and future potential across various industries. Received 2nd place resulting in huge impressions and media attention for the city without having to raise funding.

Columbus, Oh

Partnered with Sean Dunn to grow business through involvement in all aspects of client representation including legislative, procurement, administrative, and community relations. Managed complex projects on behalf of corporate, government, higher education, and nonprofit clients, delivering effective communication, community engagement, and philanthropic strategy.➤ Served as consultant and advisor to powerhouse clients including Cardinal Health and the Columbus Museum of Art, securing $9M in capital investment from state and local government for the art museum’s capital expansion program. Built and strengthened clients’ respective relationships with the community by leveraging Columbus-specific community engagement expertise and insights throughout the entire process of projects.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Thrived during a season of rapid growth for the country’s largest telecom company that included 3 mergers in 6 years, achieving legislative, regulatory, and community objectives by leading government relations with the Ohio General Assembly and community affairs management with the City of Columbus. Shaped the image of AT&T Ohio by proactively building community relations through event planning and execution, campaign leadership, and grassroots initiatives. ➤ Excelled in policy-impacting and public-facing roles, maintaining active involvement in the legislation team during a season of rapid technological transformation industry-wide while growing the company’s philanthropic work, brand reputation, and community partnerships.

Columbus, Oh, Us

Served the community, office, and mayor by directing administrative and financial operations and guiding the administration through the city’s first budget crisis. Offered critical leadership to the mayor’s transition team from the city council to the mayor’s office, hiring cabinet directors, creating the organizational structure for the new administration, and developing the mayor’s community affairs office. Immersed in public policy decision-making, program creation, and fiscal management.➤ Leveraged exceptional listening skills to better learn the community’s needs and connect the community to the office, initiate solutions, and build mutually beneficial relationships, strategically positioning the office during intense seasons of transition, including security threat following the September 11th terrorist attack.➤ Directed the development and implementation of the city’s annual $543M general operating fund budget, and managed 15 direct reports including cabinet directors with departments of Technology, Finance, HR, Health, Equal Business Opportunity, Civil Service Commission, and Community Relations.

Columbus, Oh, Us

Developed initiatives for city council members for budgetary, business, economic development and community issues. Designed and implemented a budgetary and community relations strategy.

Columbus, Oh, Us

Columbus, Oh, Us

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Applied Communication