As Communications Manager, I am responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing communications programs that effectively describe and promote Housing Trust Silicon Valley and its products and programs. About Housing Trust Silicon Valley:Housing Trust Silicon Valley (Housing Trust) is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) based in San Jose that works to improve the quality of life for low to moderate-income people in the greater Bay Area by increasing… Show more As Communications Manager, I am responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing communications programs that effectively describe and promote Housing Trust Silicon Valley and its products and programs. About Housing Trust Silicon Valley:Housing Trust Silicon Valley (Housing Trust) is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) based in San Jose that works to improve the quality of life for low to moderate-income people in the greater Bay Area by increasing affordable housing opportunities. Since 2000, Housing Trust has invested nearly $468 million in programs that help everyone from the homeless to renters to first-time homebuyers – creating nearly 25,000 affordable housing opportunities serving 45,850 of our neighbors. It is the first nonprofit CDFI to receive a Standard & Poor’s rating, AA- because of its strong capacity to meet financial commitments. For more information visit www.housingtrustsv.org. Show less

I was responsible for marketing and outreach for Homebuyer Programs at Housing Trust Silicon Valley. The Homebuyer Department is the administrator of the County of Santa Clara’s first time homebuyer down payment assistance program, Empower Homebuyers Program. Funded through the 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond, it is anticipated the program will assist approximately 250 households with incomes that do not exceed 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI) over the first five years. Learn… Show more I was responsible for marketing and outreach for Homebuyer Programs at Housing Trust Silicon Valley. The Homebuyer Department is the administrator of the County of Santa Clara’s first time homebuyer down payment assistance program, Empower Homebuyers Program. Funded through the 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond, it is anticipated the program will assist approximately 250 households with incomes that do not exceed 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI) over the first five years. Learn more at www.housingtrustsv.org/empower. About Housing Trust Silicon Valley:At Housing Trust, we believe safe, stable, affordable housing opens the door to better living for everyone.To this end, we lead the greater Bay Area in delivering innovative financial solutions and creating a strong affordable housing market. Show less

Consulted with Mary Furlong & Associates (MFA) on creating new presentations and refreshing existing presentations; Provided logistical and communications support for Santa Clara University MBA Leadership courses.Worked with Stanford University's School of Medicine / Graduate School of Education Biosciences on PhD program admissions logistics and administration.

As the Assistant to the City Manager with the City Manager's Office of Communications at the City of San José, I was responsible for the day-to-day operations of Citywide communications projects and initiatives, supporting and coordinating with City departments, developing/implementing the City’s comprehensive communications strategies, handling media inquiries, and executing internal and external communications.Member of the San Jose Management Association.

As the Marketing Communications Program Supervisor at Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, I managed integrated marketing communications for 30+ programs that served more than 40,000 underprivileged families and individuals throughout the county. I led brand management, content development, internal and external communications, public affairs, and community engagement through multiple channels, from digital to print, to social media, to earned media. In 2018, our Voices of Hope newsletter… Show more As the Marketing Communications Program Supervisor at Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, I managed integrated marketing communications for 30+ programs that served more than 40,000 underprivileged families and individuals throughout the county. I led brand management, content development, internal and external communications, public affairs, and community engagement through multiple channels, from digital to print, to social media, to earned media. In 2018, our Voices of Hope newsletter received a 2018 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards Honorable Mention. I was the managing editor and lead writer.Awards:- Honorable Mention, 2018 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards for Voices of Hope Newsletter- Finalist, CreaTV 2018 Award for Best Non-profit PSA & TV SeriesAbout Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County:Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County changes lives for good. We help people of all cultures and beliefs rise up out of poverty and overcome the barriers to self-sufficiency. Because most lives are a complex pattern of choices and circumstances, we take a holistic approach to helping people change their lives, taking into account the whole person as well as their family and life situations. We do this through a broad range of services, including job skills training and placement, older adult services, mental health and substance abuse counseling, housing assistance, financial education, immigration support, and refugee resettlement. We also provide educational programs that help young people develop into self-sufficient adults. Each year, we serve more than 40,000 people in need. Show less

Images that move you.Carabao Media is a boutique multimedia company that provides video, photo, multimedia, and marketing solutions for businesses and organizations in the greater Bay Area.We work hard to make your life easier.

Today’s older adults are more active than their predecessors and they have very different interests and motivations. Consequently, baby boomers and older adults are demanding products and services from an economy that is not prepared to meet their needs. This presents a tremendous window of opportunity for unprecedented profits and growth, even in a challenging economic climate. With the right business plan, direction and commitment to succeed, entrepreneurs are poised to help increase the… Show more Today’s older adults are more active than their predecessors and they have very different interests and motivations. Consequently, baby boomers and older adults are demanding products and services from an economy that is not prepared to meet their needs. This presents a tremendous window of opportunity for unprecedented profits and growth, even in a challenging economic climate. With the right business plan, direction and commitment to succeed, entrepreneurs are poised to help increase the quality of life for many while creating a successful business in the process.Since 2004, Santa Clara University and Mary Furlong & Associates have co-produced the Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit and Business Plan Competition. The event brings together entrepreneurs, leaders in the field of aging and the venture community to create a unique forum to explore, share and design products and services that will dominate the baby boomer market in coming years. Show less

- Assisted Dr. Mary Furlong, Professor of Entrepreneurship, with logistics forSilicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit & Business Plan Competition; Executedsocial media & email marketing campaigns; Directed video shoots- Assisted Dr. Sanjay Jain, Professor of Management, with academic researchabout social entrepreneurship & clean technologies; Contributed writing forcase studies that were presented at national academic conferences- Assisted Jennifer W. Taylor, MBA… Show more - Assisted Dr. Mary Furlong, Professor of Entrepreneurship, with logistics forSilicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit & Business Plan Competition; Executedsocial media & email marketing campaigns; Directed video shoots- Assisted Dr. Sanjay Jain, Professor of Management, with academic researchabout social entrepreneurship & clean technologies; Contributed writing forcase studies that were presented at national academic conferences- Assisted Jennifer W. Taylor, MBA Admissions Director, with competitiveanalysis research; Corresponded with prospective MBA students as GraduateStudent Ambassador, resulting in 20% enrollment increase for 2008 – 2009 Show less

Lead. Inspire. Connect.WIB's mission is to expand access to influential women leaders and facilitate an enhanced supplemental learning experience for the graduate business student body through network events that highlight women leaders, their knowledge and experience. WIB hosts an event each quarter and an annual conference every April that brings together current students, alumni, and extraordinary businesswomen from various industries to promote and celebrate women in business.

As the Program Administrator for Global Social Benefit programs at the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship (formerly Center for Science, Technology, and Society) at Santa Clara University, I managed logistics, operations, and budgets for the Global Social Benefit Institute (GSBI) Accelerator Program, the Global Social Benefit Fellowship (GSBF), and GSBI Online programs. I helped launch the Fellowship and Online programs.About the Miller Center (formerly the Center for Science… Show more As the Program Administrator for Global Social Benefit programs at the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship (formerly Center for Science, Technology, and Society) at Santa Clara University, I managed logistics, operations, and budgets for the Global Social Benefit Institute (GSBI) Accelerator Program, the Global Social Benefit Fellowship (GSBF), and GSBI Online programs. I helped launch the Fellowship and Online programs.About the Miller Center (formerly the Center for Science, Technology, and Society):The mission of the Miller Center is to accelerate global, innovation-based entrepreneurship in service to humanity. Through an array of programs including its signature Global Social Benefit Incubator (GSBI™), the Center engages an international network of business, investment capital, and technical resources to build the capacity of social enterprises around the world. As a Center of Distinction at Santa Clara University, the Center leverages its programs to inspire faculty and students with real-world case studies, distinctive curricula, and unique research opportunities, advancing the University's vision of creating a more just, humane, and sustainable world. Show less

Provided social media support to Law Career Services including postings for the LCS blog, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube accounts.Videotaped LCS events, instructional videos, and promo videos; edited and posted online.Engaged students, staff, and alumni on the LCS social media networks.Coordinated online contests to increase traffic to social media networks.