Successfully established and managed the organization’s operations including finance; grants management; investment activities; communications; legal and compliance; human resources; governance; and technology/infrastructure. Co-created and refined organizational vision and strategy. Led the design and implementation of innovative solutions that directly contributed to the successful launch of key programs—examples include building and administering funding collaboratives, making program related investments, and leveraging external funding. This entrepreneurial approach led to a significant increase in the organization’s programmatic impact.Partnered with the CEO to transform the organization from a traditional grantmaking institution to an innovative, highly complex entity leveraging $105 million in external investments from over 20 philanthropic and private sector partners. Created the Vose River Charitable Fund (VRCF), an independent public charity that collaborates with the de Beaumont Foundation and serves as a fiscal sponsor for several of its programs. Responsible for all aspects of establishing and managing the charity including securing its tax-exempt designation; developing all governing and operational processes and procedures; and financial management.Fostered strong relationships with the de Beaumont Foundation Board of Directors and currently serve as the Board Secretary. Work closely with the Governance, Finance, and Audit Committees to ensure smooth operations.Led the creation of a strong organizational culture—including implementation of a strengths-based model; a comprehensive justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) initiative; and value-based policies and procedures to improve compensation transparency and parity—all of which have led to multiple Great Places to Work certifications with consistent and measurable growth in employee morale, engagement, and satisfaction.

Key member of the National Children’s Museum’s senior leadership team—responsible for all communications, marketing, brand development, and membership activities including designing and implementing the Museum’s national membership program.Worked closely with the board of directors and executive leadership to craft the Museum’s unique mission/message platform and lead a $182 million capital campaign—wrote, edited, and designed fundraising proposals, presentations, speeches, and other Campaign materials.

Directed all communications, media, and branding activities for this association of over 140 foundations and corporate grantmakers in the DC region.Developed and managed TouchDC.org, a public awareness campaign focused on charitable giving in the region—responsible for all TouchDC.org PR and media outreach including partnerships with NBC 4, ABC Radio, and The Washington Post.Researched, wrote, designed, and produced numerous reports, collateral pieces, and marketing materials, including the Giving Report, a detailed analysis of grants made by the region's largest foundations.

Created comprehensive strategic communications plan and messaging materials for a multi-million-dollar national awareness campaign on underage drinking funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.Extensive writing experience, including messaging and marketing materials, government contracts, scopes of work, press releases, media advisories, op-eds, and letters to the editor.Created and managed multi-million-dollar budget for a three-year federal award from the National Science Foundation.

Managed several client accounts in the Education Practice Group including The McGraw-Hill Companies and The National Institute for Direct Instruction.Developed promotional/marketing materials and managed media outreach for a multi-million-dollar national education campaign.Managed multiple media campaigns securing coverage in numerous trade journals in addition to publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and USA Today.