Our mission is to promote equitable access to oral healthcare for all members of our community, especially those who experience barriers to care. Ensure that the fiscal, operational, fundraising, marketing, human resource, and technology strategies are effectively implemented across the organization. Work collaboratively with Board of Directors and community partners to carry out organizational strategy.

Research administration for large-scale, interdisciplinary, multi-institution biomedical research initiative. Coordinating 79 researchers from 23 universities, medical schools, research hospitals, national laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies. Manage 16 current grants and research contracts with award portfolio that totals approximately $22 million, with $4.2 million of FY21 research expenditures. Providing expertise around federal grant regulations and policies. Review and approve… Show more Research administration for large-scale, interdisciplinary, multi-institution biomedical research initiative. Coordinating 79 researchers from 23 universities, medical schools, research hospitals, national laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies. Manage 16 current grants and research contracts with award portfolio that totals approximately $22 million, with $4.2 million of FY21 research expenditures. Providing expertise around federal grant regulations and policies. Review and approve expenditures, monitor budgets and analyze, track, and report financial data. Coordinate with other universities, companies, and offices to process research sub-awards and contracts and resolve complicated budgeting, allowability, procurement, and over-spending issues on grant accounts. Show less

Prior to COVID restructuring, led a committed team of volunteers and staff across central Iowa supporting the JDRF mission of funding research to treat and cure type 1 diabetes. Provided leadership to reach fundraising goal of $1.8 million annually through a donor-centric development approach including corporate philanthropy, individual giving, peer-to-peer fundraising, community engagement, advocacy and mission support. Guided strategic plans and effectively communicated priorities and future… Show more Prior to COVID restructuring, led a committed team of volunteers and staff across central Iowa supporting the JDRF mission of funding research to treat and cure type 1 diabetes. Provided leadership to reach fundraising goal of $1.8 million annually through a donor-centric development approach including corporate philanthropy, individual giving, peer-to-peer fundraising, community engagement, advocacy and mission support. Guided strategic plans and effectively communicated priorities and future vision of chapter to support the T1D community. Ensured board support and volunteer development and served as the chapter liaison with the JDRF International office. Facilitated Board of Director meetings, including presenting financial reports, program updates, and volunteer information. Show less

Served as senior executive staff member for central Iowa office, managing an annual budget of over $2.6 million including multi-year federal contracts and grants. Coordinated and provided technical assistance to community partners and stakeholders to provide wraparound support for new families. Maintained overall operating budget and program budgets for reporting to funders and ensuring appropriate spending. Diversified funding through grant solicitations and securing new funding from public… Show more Served as senior executive staff member for central Iowa office, managing an annual budget of over $2.6 million including multi-year federal contracts and grants. Coordinated and provided technical assistance to community partners and stakeholders to provide wraparound support for new families. Maintained overall operating budget and program budgets for reporting to funders and ensuring appropriate spending. Diversified funding through grant solicitations and securing new funding from public and private sectors. Ensured monitoring and compliance to meet funding requirements. Conducted quality assurance to ensure highest level scoring in internal and external audits. Supervised 18 full-time staff and over 150 volunteers, on-call and part-time staff and interns. Show less

Nominated for James Beard "Rising Star Chef of the Year" and Food and Wine's "Best New Chef" award. Featured in Boston Globe, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Iowa Public Radio. Created, owned and operated three restaurants. Responsible for all business operations including property management. Supervised all departments including personnel, financial management, and marketing. Maintained annual operating budget, including inventory control, paying vendors and suppliers for products and services… Show more Nominated for James Beard "Rising Star Chef of the Year" and Food and Wine's "Best New Chef" award. Featured in Boston Globe, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Iowa Public Radio. Created, owned and operated three restaurants. Responsible for all business operations including property management. Supervised all departments including personnel, financial management, and marketing. Maintained annual operating budget, including inventory control, paying vendors and suppliers for products and services rendered, and reviewing sales and activity reports from Point of Sale to measure productivity and meet performance targets. Supervised staffs of 35+, developed and enforced policies and procedures for all aspects of human resources management. Hired and trained new staff with an ongoing commitment to an inclusive and diverse workforce; coached staff to improve performance and maintain a safe working and guest environment. Show less

Conducted protection casework interviews with hundreds of individuals in remote locations toprepare case files for adjudication by USCIS. Worked with underserved refugee populations in multi-cultural setting. Used specialized software to input demographic data. Engaged local partners to ensure programmatic success and culturally sensitive program implementation.

Provided case management services to facilitate economic and cultural integration of refugees. Directed programming to promote family literacy and language acquisition. Conducted diversity training and community orientations. Coordinated Class-A Medical Program to support individuals with serious medical needs. Developed training materials and supervised program staff.