Brought on as consultant to evaluate, improve and manage finance and operations processes with focus on adoption of best practices & compliant systems. Shifted from Consultant to Management role in April of 2022. Key Activities:• Research, advise, manage, and implement use of financial and operations tools, systems and controls including processes related to working with international team and in multiple currencies. • Human Resources: Advise on development and implementation of compliant HR policies and procedures that follow best practices for nurturing inclusive and equitable work environments. Manage contractors, employees, insurance, benefits, 401k plans, payroll, onboard/offboard, etc. • Manage ongoing finance operations multi-currency accounts/vendors (accounts payable and receivable, documentation).• Liaise with US & International accountant and legal teams.• Manage international team of vendors and contractors (contracts, invoices, payments reimbursements, etc.)• Support the CEO and Managing Director with ensuring regulatory and financial compliance, by helping create and implement processes, maintaining compliant records, and helping to communicate and interpret guidance from retained counsel and accountants.Quickbooks Online, Google Drive, Slack, Trello. Social Changes, Inc. is a transatlantic company committed to transforming how progressives campaign. They'll happily fight like hell for someone nobody else thinks has a chance - and especially look for young people, women, and civil society activists whose leadership too often goes unrecognized and unsupported.

Collaborate with founder to manage Quickbooks Online accounting. Strategic focus on improving finance processes and implementing compliant documentation systems. Manage daily finance operations (accounts payable and receivable, documentation) with aim toward moving founder towards adoption of best practices. Quickbooks Online and GoogleDrive.

Collaborate with executive leadership to manage Quickboks Online accounting (with GoogleDrive, Slack, Stripe, Trello). Strategic focus on reviewing finance/operations processes and advising on and coordinating the implementation of compliant documentation systems. Manage ongoing accounting in Quickbooks online ensuring adherence to best practices.The Big C Society is a campus nonprofit organization at the University of California at Berkeley (Cal) for students and alumni with a varsity letter for intercollegiate sports.

By design, our efforts are rooted in partnerships because we know that local solutions rising from local wisdom deeply resonate with those seeking change. Born of dignity, not dependence, change emerging from within is resilient and enduring. In our work to develop leaders that drive the social transformation required to bring about a just, resilient and sustainable world, we focus on teaching processes that prepare leaders to produce creative solutions to the complex challenges of an ever-changing world.We specialize in training women and youth as leaders, thinkers, entrepreneurs and community organizers and our work is customized to the specific needs of our partners.

• Utilize a ropes course as an outdoor experiential education platform to explore the intricacies of group dynamics, leadership and teams with a wide range of groups (corporate executives, sports teams, school groups, at-risk youth, emotionally disturbed children, etc.)• Facilitate and support teams as they work through physical and emotional challenges that often lead to transformative journeys of exploration and discovery• Train and mentor on-boarding staff• Supervise staff and support professional development in alignment with agency's policy of continuous improvement• Manage 2 - 10 staff in providing team building and leadership development with groups ranging in size from 15 - 95

• Drove strategic planning efforts with Board and Advisory Committee• Finance & Fund Development Committees• Fundraising & Event Planning• Fellow Network Development

Brought on to lead organization through a difficult transition phase as it faced a multi-year IRS audit, finance and governance oversight concerns and the loss of a viable business model. • Oversaw IRS audits, engaging legal and financial professionals as necessary• Prevented organization's tax-exempt status from being revoked as a direct result of my oversight• Analyzed structure, policies & procedures to establish best practices for organization sufferingfrom prior poor leadership• Recruited and engaged new Board of Directors in redefining organization• Led team through Human Centered Design process to guide organizational restructuring• Repurposed, renamed and rebranded organization• Developed new business model to maintain organizational viability• Developed funding plan & marketing strategy to support growth under new mission• Role transitioned into Executive Director of restructured organization

• Coordinated consultant team in infrastructure development project to support program launch.• Developed website that integrated volunteer recruitment, donor solicitation and impact reporting & provided ongoing website support.• Drafted letter of intent for Specialty Food Foundation grant that led to invitation to apply. Facilitated submission of grant application for start-up funds. • Researched impacts of food waste globally and locally to support marketing & outreach efforts.

• Researched financial models, markets, grant opportunities, corporate partners and commercially viable models for EPA supported composting program in Tijuana, Mexico. • Translated, researched and analyzed Spanish language composting equipment recommendations providing summary of functions, specs, costs, etc. relative to viability for use in small to medium sized commercial composting program.

• Consultant team worked with food processing company to create greater economic value for local farmers by turning waste product into viable products for the market. • Worked to maximize sustainability of expanding operations (energy and water use, wastewater processing, waste management, packaging materials, equipment, optimal plant layout). • Developed surveys, tools and metrics to assess needs of local farmers and quantify impacts as well as manage supply chain traceability.

• Transformed operational process utilizing lean solutions concepts. • Utilized Value Steam mapping, process flow diagrams and quality tools to develop visual time-line that standardized the process and reduced variation. • Equipped client with resources to apply and develop metrics for continuous improvement based on operational and sustainability objectives.

• Overhauled housing operations after discovering failed systems, regulatory non-compliance and failing landlord relationships.• Rectified compliance issues, developed systems, forms and contracts, developed staff, client and vendor trainings and repaired relationships while facilitating and managing a period of 100% client growth over a 6 month period. • Acquired and managed independent properties for housing up to 60 Transition Aged Youth (16-24) aging out foster care. • Trained youth and staff on topics related to housing and successful independent living such as: obtaining/maintaining housing, budgeting and managing finances, establishing and repairing credit, establishing utility accounts, housing subsidy programs, etc. • Supervised case managers and transition advocates in housing related activities.• Recruited, screened and trained host homes for housing youth in need of adult supportive placements.• Planned and orchestrated numerous events (social and fundraising).• Mentored program director in budget management and compliance.

• Acquired, rehabilitated and impeccably maintained facility for communal transitional living for people in early recovery from substance abuse; recognized by local rehabilitation facilities for quality of care and service. • Managed 500k budget, overseeing all financial accounts, processes and decisions; designed marketing materials and launched marketing campaign; developed and implemented operating procedures.• Headed day to day operations including group facilitation, counseling, coaching and conflict resolution cultivating an atmosphere of camaraderie and accountability.

• Transformed and developed office systems resulting in a more efficient use of electronic data, data tracking and file management and improved inter-office communication.• Initiated, researched and orchestrated the development and launch of agency website; managed ongoing updates and content development. • Developed and implemented custom trial preparation model that facilitated attorney's quick access to thousands of pages of documents in minimal time while presenting to judge and jury.

• Spearheaded countywide effort to address learning disabilities in welfare population; key player in developing and administering learning disabilities training to hundreds of staff from numerous collaborating agencies that was used as model for meeting state mandates; presented at statewide conference.• Implemented innovative model for career and employment services based on comprehensive needs assessment; raised average starting wages of participants $3 p/hr in one year. • Designed, programmed and managed comprehensive relational database for data tracking, reporting and assessment; utilized database to determine impact and drive program innovation.