The BPDA plans and guides inclusive growth in our city-creating opportunities for everyone to live, work and connect. Through its future-focused, city-wide lens, it engages communities, implements new solutions, partners for greater impact and tracks progress. --Appointed by Mayor Martin J. Walsh to serve the residents of Boston on this five-member Board which oversees both the Boston Planning & Development Agency and the Economic Development Industrial Corporation w/ a combined annual budget of $75 million --Currently serving a five-year term as Board Member and Treasurer until 2022--Responsibilities include: reviewing and voting on matters pertaining to urban renewal, development projects, property management, business management and community investment at our monthly public meetings; check signing; reviewing annual audits

Collaborate on the creation of a standardized and reduced-bias Hiring Toolkit for hiring managersProvide hiring support to PHR Hiring Managers as follows:-- assist with posting of open positions, sort applications, screen applicants, schedule panels, develop question options for interviews, co-interview candidates, organize and track panel participation and ensure timely responsiveness to all applicants

Bella Luna & The Milky Way was an award-winning neighborhood dining and entertainment destination that recently closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For 27 years this beloved gathering spot carried out its mission to create community through delicious food & beverages, art and entertainment; be a gathering place where everyone felt comfortable and had fun; and build a better Boston by supporting the work of local non-profit organizations.--Managed day-to-day operations of this 200+ capacity restaurant and bar w/ entertainment, functions & weddings, take out & delivery service seven nights per week with 40+ employees--Managed budget, financial planning and cash flow; staff recruiting, hiring, training and supervision; payroll and benefits; marketing and promotions; event and wedding planning; entertainment booking & marketing; facility and capital improvements--Over 27 years, expanded from 10 employees w/ $150,000 annual sales to 40+ employees w/ $2.4 million annual sales (2019)--Reinvested over $250,000 into the local community by subsidizing events in our space, donating gift cards, and donating food and staff time for local events and fundraisersGreater Boston Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award 2013Boston Magazine Best of Boston Award: 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2007, 2011JPNDC Richard B. Fowler Award 2009Urban Edge Unsung Hero Award 2005

Citizens for Safety was a coalition of residents, youth leaders, police officers, religious leaders, academics, city officials and grass-roots organizations working together to reduce violence in Boston.--Assisted the Executive Director with administration, programming and grant-writing --For two years coordinated the annual Soccer Marathon For Peace which brought people together to play soccer for 24-hours straight to raise funds for youth programs in Boston