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Ocean (formerly known as Eco-Shelter Inc.) is a global building materials company that develops low-carbon, cost-competitive roofing and building products. Ocean (Eco-Shelter Inc.) is a National Science Foundation STTR Phase II company ($1.8MM US Federal R&D Award). Our mission is to increase access to affordable and sustainable building materials starting with the needs of consumers in emerging markets, 1.6 billion people. As CEO of Ocean, I architect our team's long-term strategy and guide our team to effectively and sustainably implement our vision with my expertise in human-centered design, product development, sales, international development, and fundraising.

Cologny, Geneva, Ch

As a member of the Seattle Global Shapers Hub, I lead and collaborate on projects addressing health equity and climate justice for the Greater Seattle Area community.An Initiative of the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers Community is a network of Hubs developed and led by leaders across industries who are exceptional in their potential, their achievements, and their drive to make a contribution to their communities.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Managed high-priority global health projects, developed and executed investment strategies for global health disease programs. Responsible for executing new grants, making programmatic investment decisions, managing active grant portfolios spanning malaria, neglected tropical diseases, and tuberculosis.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Managed a portfolio of over 95 investments ($250M USD) for interventions, consumers and market initiatives within Integrated Delivery program. Managed annual initiative budget of $23.5M. Partnered with program officers, grants management, financial planning & analysis, and legal departments on all stages of grant development and management.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Selected for a special 6-month assignment based in New Delhi at the India Country Office. Responsible for training and on-boarding regional Program Coordinators. Designed, managed and implemented the 2016 investment planning process which resulted in 100 new grant concepts totaling $220M.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Provided a wide variety of programmatic support for two Deputy Directors and Program Officer including complex calendar management, planning multifaceted international travel, and project management. Managed and planned international meetings and convenings with high-level participants, including members of government, parliament and ministries.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Increased funding for students, faculty, and departments through Student Calling Program. Achieved top 10% in number of quarterly pledges. Recognized for more than doubling the office average in money raised, over $17,000.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Supported development team on all aspects of major donors and corporate sponsorships. Coordinated campaigns and fund-raising events providing oversight to over 30 volunteers. Key campaigns included star campaign with 116 US Bank branches raising over $38,000 in 1 month and Washington Macy’s “Believe” Campaign raising over $23,000 during holiday season.

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication And Media Studies

Certificate Of Business Development, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Certificate Of Sales, Selling Skills And Sales Operations