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Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Lead the operations of an agency serving Fairfax County residents who face homelessness and food insecurity; oversaw human resources, financial management, volunteer engagement, facilities, compliance, and procurement functions• Supervised 3 staff; served on Senior Leadership Team developing strategic plans to integrate operations and services• Ensured effective and efficient administrative operations, working closely with the CEO, Chief of Staff and CFO• Served as primary liaison with externally contracted IT, accounting, facilities, and benefits services• Developed and updated personnel policies and procedures to maintain regulatory compliance and best practicesResults: Designed Safety and Security Program; synced performance management schedule with fiscal year; authored 11 sections in successful grant proposal; hired 20 staff; completed 2 employee investigations with sensitivity; revised 4 operational contracts for optimal performance at efficient cost, one for $19k savings over 5 years; created staff newsletter

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Provided quality assurance, project management, communications for Chief, Global Services, aligning 8 departments• Integrated strategic processes across the organization, managed special projects and supported Leadership• Oversaw 6 budgets ($9.3M total), managing 3 operating budgets ($1.3M, $850k and $675k)• Project managed the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Program, including two internal groups and consultants • Managed an organizational restructure with 8 eliminated positions and planned the transition for remaining staff Results: Identified $1.6M in FY24 savings; negotiated sublease during COVID-19 pandemic, saving approximately $4M over an 11-year lease; responsible for Global Health 50/50 recognition that Pathfinder is a high performing organization (top 10%) and a “Fast Riser” in gender equity (2 years); planned and led 4 international staff conferences (one in Ethiopia, one virtual, two for 80 staff and interpreters) with attendee satisfaction rates averaging 4.5/5

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provided managerial oversight of Washington DC operations and real estate, supervising an Administrative Coordinator• Managed an operating budget of $1.7M+, ensuring responsible stewardship of funds• Led DC office staff meetings and the task force to improve global translation and interpretation service quality • Developed onboarding and orientation process for Washington DC officeResults: Completed on time and under budget a 2-year office relocation, design, and build-out project for 11,260 sf of office space, managing a 10-person Steering Committee and two project budgets of $1.18M and $80k.; negotiated 30% security cost reduction

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Volunteered 10 hrs./mo. providing confidential support to survivors of rape, sexual assault, incest, sex-trafficking, etc.• Refered survivors to appropriate, vetted resources for physical and mental health care, legal services, etc.• Average visitor satisfaction approval rating of 4.8 out of 5; nationally-credentialed victim advocate• Completed 16 hours of in-person training and 30 hours of online training, with 2-hour monthly follow-up trainings• Completed trainings in diversity and inclusion, suicide and self-harm protocol, and mandatory reporting protocol

Greater New York City Area

Built the capacity of a startup department (Mount Sinai Health Partners, or MSHP) within the larger health system • Directed team of 4 recruiting and onboarding specialists; managed the budget and negotiating process; briefed leaders• Directed confidential labor relations case management; served as go-to resource for managers on policy interpretation• Developed, implemented, and evaluated professional development and education programs for staff at all levelsResults: Successfully hired and onboarded 34 staff; created and launched the MSHP Mentorship Program

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Served on a 5-person Capstone team consisting of NYU Wagner graduate candidates • Created a detailed and adaptable implementation plan that our client could use to guide federal agencies as they transition to shared services human resources models • Conducted interviews, literature reviews and analyses; developed 13 resources and prepared a 30-minute presentation

Greater New York City Area

Built capacity of startup nonprofit, managing HR, Finance, Administration, and Board Relations functions.• Researched, drafted, presented, and finalized new policies and procedures for the organization (see results below)• Managed all human resources operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and performance management• Managed bookkeeping, payroll, vendor relationships, invoicing, supply orders, insurance renewals, and tax filings• Planned Board meetings and nominations; built partnerships with community organizations addressing sexual assaultResults: Created 7 new policies and procedures (Travel Reimbursement and Travel Safety Policies; Parental Leave Policy; Equity & Inclusion Policy and diversity and inclusion plan; vacation accrual system; personnel complaint investigation procedures); completed the organization’s first financial audit; overhauled performance appraisal system.

Greater New York City Area

• Provided strategic support to the CEO, President, Chief of Staff, Executive Vice President, and General Counsel• Wrote, edited, and disseminated communication on behalf of the Executive Office• Provided excellent client service to Board members, senior management, high-profile major donors, and clients• Owned and maintained multiple Board member databases; supported 4 Board Committees• Tracked and expedited the grant agreement approval process and the Executive Office expenditures process• Created a task force to standardize administrative operating procedures and lead follow-up task force meetings

New York, Ny

• Managed monthly billing, supply orders, inventory, and all administrative functions for two 24/7 domestic violence shelters • Maintained daily census of residents for the NYC Human Resources Administration• Processed new resident intake forms and collaborated with case workers to acquire necessary documentation

New York, Ny

• Researched the effectiveness of the Supporting Healthy Marriage Project and Head Start coaching programs• Analyzed qualitative data after interviewing and transcribing 68 focus groups at 3 Head Start sites across the U.S. • Constructed tables in Excel and created efficient data collection and organization processes; extensive data entry• Maintained positive stakeholder relationships to ensure successful implementation and correct use of funding • Managed review process for 1 impact report; assisted with 2 proposals for Department of Health and Human Services• Created and maintained a project’s SharePoint website for collaborating documents and ensuring version control

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

•Managed teams on 61 three-hour visits to homes and schools of low-income families, following a strict data collection protocol•Certified as a statistically reliable coder of human behavior•Investigated adolescent development for a longitudinal study of children identified as at-risk of antisocial behavior and drug use •Recognized for Excellence in Research by the UVA Psychology Department in the spring semester of 2010.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Public And Nonprofit Management And Policy

Activities and Societies: Operations Chair, Wagner Management and Leadership Organization; Member, Wagner Women's Caucus

B.A, Psychology, Jewish Studies

•Recipient of the Excellence in Research Award, UVA Psychology Department graduation ceremony •Dean’s List •2 years study of Modern Hebrew.

Jewish/Judaic Studies

Summer Courses: The Emergence of the Modern State of Israel Jewish-Arab Relations: A Psychological and Sociological Perspective