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We support a fellowship for growth-stage entrepreneurs, channel exclusive deal-flow to investors, and we partner with institutions to discover profit in solving global problems. Since 2015, Unreasonable has partnered with leading, influential partners including Barclays, Mars, Accenture, Pearson, Nike and the US Department of State to co-found strategic global initiatives designed to support growth-stage entrepreneurs, whose companies have a social and or environmental impact baked into… Show more We support a fellowship for growth-stage entrepreneurs, channel exclusive deal-flow to investors, and we partner with institutions to discover profit in solving global problems. Since 2015, Unreasonable has partnered with leading, influential partners including Barclays, Mars, Accenture, Pearson, Nike and the US Department of State to co-found strategic global initiatives designed to support growth-stage entrepreneurs, whose companies have a social and or environmental impact baked into the DNA of their business model. Show less

Advise corporations, foundations and nonprofit organizations on transformational initiatives, programing, business effectiveness, and stakeholder engagement. Develop and implement strategies, committed to using expertise to maximize social change. Current and recent projects include:• Organizational development advisor and market research lead for a social enterprise, focusing on making quality child care more accessible and affordable• Transformation lead for growth strategy… Show more Advise corporations, foundations and nonprofit organizations on transformational initiatives, programing, business effectiveness, and stakeholder engagement. Develop and implement strategies, committed to using expertise to maximize social change. Current and recent projects include:• Organizational development advisor and market research lead for a social enterprise, focusing on making quality child care more accessible and affordable• Transformation lead for growth strategy, implementing change plan for a social enterprise focusing on supporting women entrepreneurs• Change advisor to CEO of startup company, focusing on transforming volunteer programming for corporations from onsite to virtual Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Oversaw COVID-19 Pause Regulations Initiative, directed social innovation research, fostered industry and agency partnerships, and promoted innovation to accelerate policy change in the healthcare industry.

Greater Chicago Area

Led the account management and client service teams to drive impact and build partnerships with corporate and foundation grant making organizations, leveraging the Impact Genome Project to enable an outcomes-driven approach to impact measurement (monitoring and evaluation).• Enabled organizational development as strategic partner to scale advisory services and account management capability, integrating customer experience practices.• Designed and implemented account management… Show more Led the account management and client service teams to drive impact and build partnerships with corporate and foundation grant making organizations, leveraging the Impact Genome Project to enable an outcomes-driven approach to impact measurement (monitoring and evaluation).• Enabled organizational development as strategic partner to scale advisory services and account management capability, integrating customer experience practices.• Designed and implemented account management function, resulting in increased client satisfaction, expanded ESG services, and increased internal efficiencies.• Responsible for corporate & foundation portfolios; increased sales in 2019 by 26%. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

• Managed highly complex strategic organizational transformation (OT) initiatives and programs partnering with stakeholders at all levels. • Designed Center of Excellence service delivery model, involving tools, processes, and partnerships.• Oversaw cross-functional teams to deliver communication campaigns and impact assessments to achieve operating model activation, increasing solution delivery.• Established leadership training programs, increasing change capability by 65%.•… Show more • Managed highly complex strategic organizational transformation (OT) initiatives and programs partnering with stakeholders at all levels. • Designed Center of Excellence service delivery model, involving tools, processes, and partnerships.• Oversaw cross-functional teams to deliver communication campaigns and impact assessments to achieve operating model activation, increasing solution delivery.• Established leadership training programs, increasing change capability by 65%.• Coached leadership on cultural change and organizational effectiveness.• Provided consultative oversight to programs, contributing significantly to the development, embedment and roll-out of change methodologies.Corporate Initiatives:Lead, Community Partnerships and Employee Volunteer Program (Blue Corps)Mentor & Member, Engaging Millennial Energy to Recognize Growth Enterprise-wide (EMERGE)Member, The Diversity Forum (HCSC Employee Network)Member, Women Improving the Strength of the Enterprise (WISE) Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Designed and managed three annual conferences (included the inaugural) for the Midwest Chapter of the Association of Change Management Professionals. I was responsible for managing the project plan and budget of the event, day of logistics, marketing strategy, content development and board communications. The full-day event hosted 250+ participants annually and consisted of two keynotes, 16 breakout sessions, and a networking reception. The event, year over year, has received high feedback… Show more Designed and managed three annual conferences (included the inaugural) for the Midwest Chapter of the Association of Change Management Professionals. I was responsible for managing the project plan and budget of the event, day of logistics, marketing strategy, content development and board communications. The full-day event hosted 250+ participants annually and consisted of two keynotes, 16 breakout sessions, and a networking reception. The event, year over year, has received high feedback survey responses, including many quotes reflecting that our conference offered a better overall experience compared to the global annual ACMP conference. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

A study reported that, at the current rate of hiring, true equality would not be realized in the advertising industry until 2079. Leo Burnett decided 66 years was too long to wait. NO.2.six6 was a program to spark immediate change throughout the industry.Led a consultant team which completed in-depth discovery and analysis of the current state of diversity and inclusion, resulting in an initiative recommendation to increase D&I in the advertising industry starting with youth. We… Show more A study reported that, at the current rate of hiring, true equality would not be realized in the advertising industry until 2079. Leo Burnett decided 66 years was too long to wait. NO.2.six6 was a program to spark immediate change throughout the industry.Led a consultant team which completed in-depth discovery and analysis of the current state of diversity and inclusion, resulting in an initiative recommendation to increase D&I in the advertising industry starting with youth. We developed 12 solution-based opportunities, prototyped three solutions, and formulated a change implementation plan. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Becoming an independent company in 2012, Mondelez International had an exciting opportunity to transform and establish their own business practices. I worked collaboratively with a team of change, organizational engagement, and project management professionals under the Business Process Excellence group to engage the organization and senior leaders in programs that enabled the company to leverage its global scale and improve business processes. My focus was on change management strategies for… Show more Becoming an independent company in 2012, Mondelez International had an exciting opportunity to transform and establish their own business practices. I worked collaboratively with a team of change, organizational engagement, and project management professionals under the Business Process Excellence group to engage the organization and senior leaders in programs that enabled the company to leverage its global scale and improve business processes. My focus was on change management strategies for key company transformations and developed standardized internal team engagement and communications processes to foster organization and people capabilities. Show less

Chicago, Il

Served several international associations in a program management role. • Designed and managed programs in membership engagement, education events, board and volunteer management, and operations, serving 90,000+ members.• Managed 120 global chapters and 80 special interest groups; produced 350+ meetings and 90+ webinars per year, increasing knowledge and ability.• Led cross-functional teams in executing 12 global conferences annually and produced first ever ON24 multi-day virtual… Show more Served several international associations in a program management role. • Designed and managed programs in membership engagement, education events, board and volunteer management, and operations, serving 90,000+ members.• Managed 120 global chapters and 80 special interest groups; produced 350+ meetings and 90+ webinars per year, increasing knowledge and ability.• Led cross-functional teams in executing 12 global conferences annually and produced first ever ON24 multi-day virtual conference.• Produced annual trainings for 300+ volunteers, improving engagement and capabilities aligned to organizational strategic goals.Corporate Initiative Leadership:• STAR (Sharing Tips and Resources)—Committee Chair/Member• Charity Makes Sense (Annual Holiday Event)—Charity/Service Committee Chair• SmithBucklin Socious User Group—Co-founder/Member• Led trainings in area of specialty for client teams and website implementation teams.• ITS Training Program—System Management Expert• SmithBucklin Resource Community—Launch Team Member Show less

Researched and analyzed CSR initiatives to determine best design and fit. Developed and implemented mission, vision, and structure of the program, enhancing employee engagement, organization social impact, sustainable business practices. Oversaw year-round activities focused on community service, sustainability, well being, and green-office practices, and volunteer employee engagement program.

Austin, Texas, United States

Supported consulting services driving impact for non-profit programs and coordinated the Greenlights (now Mission Capital) Annual Conference. Learned aspects of full-service, non-profit consulting services.

Master Of Science (Ms), Organizational Change; Social Impact Program

Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistance - Social Impact Club - Food and Agribusiness Club - Wilderness Club - PAWS Club - KABOOM.

Ba, Communications And Studio Art

Activities and Societies: Study Aboard: Academia Italiana, Florence, Italy - Relay for Life: Events Chair - Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Wilderness Leadership Course In Patagonia, Chile

Culinary Certificate – Personal Chef And Catering

Study Abroad - Florence, Italy