-Developed Our Thriving World to support nonprofits with strategy, development, systems strengthening, and well-being initiatives.-Developed and facilitated tailored well-being workshops for nonprofit employees, incorporating mind-body practices that helped participating employees increase mindfulness and self-agency.-Established the company’s web presence and created branded marketing materials, enhancing outreach and engagement with clients.

-Founded and expanded ICM, a youth development nonprofit that has engaged over 4,000 NYC public school students in developing healthy lifestyles and post secondary success through experiential learning.-Achieved an 85% funding increase by developing a strategic fundraising plan, securing over $5M in individual donations, and obtaining multi-year federal and foundation grants; guided board cultivation efforts to strengthen governance and enhance sustainability.-Established a strategic partnership with NYC Department of Transportation, enabling youth involvement in urban planning and street improvement projects that positively impacted thousands of residents.-Fostered long-term partnerships with NYC public schools and nonprofits, ensuring program quality and bolstering staff capacity through professional development and peer learning networks.-Shaped the organization’s strategic direction by creating annual fundraising plans and overseeing budget development; managed monthly reconciliations and adjustments, resulting in consistent goal achievement.-Orchestrated program and fundraising events, overseeing space rental, honoree selection, catering, marketing, and volunteer recruitment to boost revenue and meet program deliverables.-Elevated organizational visibility and supporter engagement through regular e-newsletters and social media outreach.-Built human resources infrastructure, including drafting job descriptions, recruiting and managing staff, establishing workflows, and implementing annual performance review processes, creating a strong operational foundation.

-Enhanced grant proposal effectiveness by researching and strengthening case statements; Brokered strategic relationships with institutional donors and program partners that expanded the organization’s impact in NYC.-Developed a 5-year strategic plan for NYC program expansion and secured the organization’s first NYC government contract, broadening local influence.-Designed an internal registry and resources toolkit, improving access to essential development resources and fostering a streamlined workflow.

-Played a key role in a $59M high school reform initiative that led to the creation of over 80 new small public schools across NYC; designed and managed the release of citywide RFPs, developed the selection process, and coordinated post-award support.-Delivered technical assistance sessions before and after awards, organized large-scale conferences and a summer program, and managed grant programs to equip educators with the resources needed to successfully implement their small schools.