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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Partner with stakeholders to build healthier futures through community involvement, identify potential areas for cross-collaboration within the organization to develop optimal programming, and implement campaign strategies to increase the awareness of academic medicine among federal representatives. ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Forge strong partnerships with high-impact organizations like the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, and D.C. Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy Initiatives to elevate the visibility of AAMC programs and promote the value of academic medicine.• Manage AAMC's collaboration with federal agencies to control the monkeypox epidemic and remove its international public health emergency designation.• Strengthen strategic partnerships with the community stakeholders to identify and allocate more than $400,000 in annual funding to non-profit organizations in the District of Columbia.• Bolster the advocacy infrastructure of the Office of Government Relations and its partners throughcoalition building, cross-functional collaboration, and system building.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Develop and build out education leadership workshops, partner with city leaders to highlight best practices for other professionals and use membership data to facilitate process improvements. ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Developed five education modules for over 500 local officials around the US to learn and lead initiatives with American Rescue Plan Act funding. • Supported the development, organization, and delivery of a learning series that provided city leaders with innovative new approaches to leading through disruptive times. • Improved CRM system reporting to develop more effective targeted lists of 2,000+ NLC members to accurately promote sessions and deliver related materials.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Leading the charge on developing/maintaining relationships with local/state/federal elected officials, securing grant funding for the purpose of capital improvements to the University, cultivating strong partnerships with community organizations as well as neighbors as a liaison, and acting Secretary to the Belfield Logan Olney Collaborative CDC.ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Landed over $1,000,000 in state grants to facilitate infrastructure and community development projects in service of key economic and community landmarks in a major metropolitan area – including lighting and safety improvements along high traffic corridors. • Chaired a coalition of community stakeholders, business owners, higher education leaders and elected officials purposed to advance community initiatives and foster strong strategic neighborhood partnerships. • Coordinated 20 special events engaging communities, stakeholders, government agencies and officials on women’s empowerment and engagement; gun violence; community health; faith and religion; and environment preservation.

Philadelphia, Pa

Active Board Member/Communications & Outreach Specialist participating in strategic planning and coordinating the development, implementation, and completion of special projects related to external communications as well as public relations initiatives. ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Secured approximately $20,000 in grants – through support and partnerships with locally elected officials – which were used to run free heart screenings for young athletes in underserved areas of Philadelphia. • Developed strategic communications, presentations and public affairs initiatives aligned to foundation priorities, increasing social media engagement across all platforms by 50%.

1515 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa

Leading community outreach initiatives in several Philadelphia neighborhoods in an effort to increase stewardship in local parks facilities. Working closely with park partners on park improvement projects to ensure that the desired outcome is shared by the community as well as the department. Collaborated with the stewardship team on process improvement strategies to ensure efficiency and complete action items.ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Strategically engaged community stakeholders in establishing two nonprofit local chapters of the Park Friends Group, which increased consistent community investment and outcomes regarding community preservation and engagement. • Identified outreach strategies to raise awareness of agency initiatives through networking, marketing and communications.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Convened organizational partners to take part in the Pathway to Justice Careers (PJC) collaborative government-funded project, tracked and reported on outcomes to the program leadership team to maintain efficiency, built/maintained relationships with city agencies and nonprofit organizations to maximize opportunities.ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Established a three-year, $1,000,000 federal funded program addressing at-risk youth in Philadelphia through a range of education, workforce development initiatives aimed at recidivism, retention, and social inclusion. • Led a grassroots coalition of local agencies designed to advance policy knowledge and solutions for youth engagement.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Oversaw the ongoing development and daily operation of two City of Philadelphia national service programs: the SERVE Philadelphia VISTA Corps and the Foster Grandparent Program. Managed implementation and reporting for two federal grants; provide budgetary oversight, including approval of expenditures; work with the Fund for Philadelphia and the City’s Managing Director’s Office to track program income and expenses; manage professional development for staff; provide strategic support to key OCEVS initiatives and programs.ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Successfully led flagship projects addressing pressing issues such as education, food security, social justice, criminal justice reform, community development and youth engagement, convening stakeholders from local government, the public/private sector and community leaders. • Directed the operating budget, grant management, reporting, training, resource development, policies, program management, strategy and program evaluation for a team of nearly 25 project members and staff. • Ran quarterly professional development workshops for the SERVE Philadelphia VISTA and Foster Grandparent Program – averaging over 150 cohort members.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Leader of community outreach initiatives involving volunteer recruitment, community participation and awareness of capital projects in neighborhood parks and facilities. Served as liaison to several Philadelphia City Council members and the department, ensuring they were up to date with procedures, projects they were co-sponsoring, and assisting their office in constituent services. Operated as project manager for several park improvement projects around the city involving City Council, the Philadelphia Water Department, the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Partnered with 100 groups to convene the annual “Love Your Park” initiative, strategizing activities for 5000 volunteers. • Managed several key projects focused on urban development and sustainability to increase the quality of life for residents.• Maintained mission-critical relationships by engaging a range of city officials in agency projects.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Prioritized and carried out tasks to improve the well being of constituents and develop / enhance community relations in the 8th councilmatic district. Initiated the research process that led to City Council’s agreement to place security cameras in all 162 recreational facilities. Managed Philadelphia Activity Grant money given to community organizations promoting the educational values of sportsmanship, the arts and health to Philadelphia individuals.ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Managed Philadelphia's 8th District Activity Grant Program and tracked $100,000 in funding. • Performed a quality assessment of every recreation facility in Philadelphia's 8th district in order to better prioritize how to allocate annual funding.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Collaborated with the The Food Trust development department on initiatives toincrease and maintain relationships with donors.• Organized and managed farmers’ markets around the city of Philadelphia.• Organized trips for executives to examine the implementation of their Fresh FoodFinancing Initiative.

Master Of Science (M.S.), City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Temple University, Community and Regional Planning Award for Outstanding Studio Leadership - 2015

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communications (Minor In Marketing)