Reporting to the Chief Executive Office and a member of the Executive Management Team, the AVP, utilizes an equity mindset to lead, plan, organize, direct and review the alumni relations and community engagement activities of the foundation. The AVP manages the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement to work collaboratively with college, foundation and stakeholder teams, as well as all members of Clark College's community, known as the Penguin Nation.

An active member of Clark College’s Guided Pathways team, a college-wide redesign effort that centers the student experience to improve degree completion. Organizes and project manages a highly collaborative four-pillar framework to bring four main themes forward for examination, discussion, and strategic planning to drive change. The four themes are social equity, career exploration, student success, and student-ready change management. This role specializes in driving digital guided pathways… Show more An active member of Clark College’s Guided Pathways team, a college-wide redesign effort that centers the student experience to improve degree completion. Organizes and project manages a highly collaborative four-pillar framework to bring four main themes forward for examination, discussion, and strategic planning to drive change. The four themes are social equity, career exploration, student success, and student-ready change management. This role specializes in driving digital guided pathways communications improvements across clark.edu. Managed, with the co-leads of Pillar one, the effort to create Clark's student-facing program maps (one of eight community colleges in the state to accomplish this by 2020) for the 100+ degrees and certificates offered to students at Clark. Each program map features a term-by-term sequence of classes, custom career information and a summary of student support services with an eye on equity. Show less

Lead the implementation of the Area of Study Success Coach pilot program at Clark College with a 2021-2022 allocation of Guided Pathways funding. Support the Northwest Regional Equity Conference set for February 2022 in developing community partnerships, marketing and social media, and overall event support. Serve on hiring and recruitment committees and onboarding staff.

Communications, website development, brand guide development, collateral and event materials, social media campaigns, logo design, blog/content creation, press release and media strategy.

Program Manager for the Charles Schwab Investment Management (CSIM) Account. Over 35 active projects ranging from brand guide funneling, to salesforce nurture campaigns, to a redesign of their digital internal support library for all employees.

Programs and Communications Director (Manages Membership Engagement & Communication Specialist) January 2015 – PresentLeads communications with 1,200 members, the community, local media and to internal groups and committees. Responsible for strategic marketing plan that includes graphic design and community partnerships to push messaging. Established the Chamber’s Moving Business Forward tagline. Worked to elevate non-dues revenue to record levels with direct connect to marketing and… Show more Programs and Communications Director (Manages Membership Engagement & Communication Specialist) January 2015 – PresentLeads communications with 1,200 members, the community, local media and to internal groups and committees. Responsible for strategic marketing plan that includes graphic design and community partnerships to push messaging. Established the Chamber’s Moving Business Forward tagline. Worked to elevate non-dues revenue to record levels with direct connect to marketing and communication enhancements. Overhauled and currently maintain the GVCC’s website and communications plan. Demonstrated success in planning and implementing large community-based events and programs. Researched, developed, and implemented the following Chamber programs and corresponding collateral/design elements needed to engage Chamber members and the community at-large: The Women in Leadership Lectures Series • stemCONNECT • Ready, Set, Go! Wellness Workshop Series • Small Business Saturday Grant Program • Industries Quarterly • The Fall/Spring Workshop Series • The Digital Technology Expo and Luncheon • The Small Business Crawl Series • The Chamber’s four-cycle Business Mentoring ProgramCommunications Director January 2013 – January 2015Responsible for effective communication with the Board, Committees, Members, Staff and the Community. Editor of the Chamber’s Vancouver VISION Magazine, earning roughly 1,000% more advertising revenue in 24 months and an increased readership by 5x-10x to previous editions. Creation of official press releases and connection with local media outlets. Development (including graphic design) of materials supporting 70 events and programs per year. Operates and assigns staff projects and campaigns on the GVCC’s social media channels. Maintained, enhanced, and fulfilled Annual Community Partnerships contracts with the VBJ and the Columbian. Show less

Responsible for marketing and communication campaigns that include: press releases, segment proposals, social media campaigns, direct email marketing, advertising, comprehensive graphics suite per event and their dissemination. Responsible for the FCFF brand standard when working with Spirit Mountain Casino and Chinook Winds Casino. Was instrumental in the survival of the company during the economic downturn through creative approaches to a challenging demographic.

Half of a two-person team that operated the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce. Duties included the creation and design of three publications: The Preferred Business Directory, CW Map, and the Guidebook to Developing Business in Camas & Washougal. I was responsible for operating and updating the Chamber's web presence, email marketing campaign and the monthly Chamber Chat communication. Highlights include creating the 101 Things to Do in Camas & Washougal recreational brochure, the Business… Show more Half of a two-person team that operated the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce. Duties included the creation and design of three publications: The Preferred Business Directory, CW Map, and the Guidebook to Developing Business in Camas & Washougal. I was responsible for operating and updating the Chamber's web presence, email marketing campaign and the monthly Chamber Chat communication. Highlights include creating the 101 Things to Do in Camas & Washougal recreational brochure, the Business of the month feature, and the Chamber Happy Hour networking event. Also, co-operated Camas Days, the largest event in East Clark County with over 15,000 attendees over it's two day schedule that included (over 100 vendors, parade, wine & brew street, kids street and food court. Show less

Worked within primary contracts with Washington Square and Lloyd Center to develop the retail image of businesses seeking leased space. Assisted in the development retail floor plans, drive aisles and POP displays. Applied risk management practices in all designs. (RS) Created effective marketing plans, media relations campaigns, and event materials for clothing companies, art galleries/artists, and other small businesses. (PR)

I was an international Plus Sized Model for Heffner Model Management (Seattle, Washington) and worked in the US and European Market. Previously I begun at Ryan Artists in the Portland Market and graduated to the international scene in 2004. After working with clients in Germany to Spain, I retired from the industry. After which I begun working in the Portland Plus sized Market as an Full Figured Fashion Show coordinator for Curvy Girl Clothing. Additionally, I aided Curvy Girl Clothing… Show more I was an international Plus Sized Model for Heffner Model Management (Seattle, Washington) and worked in the US and European Market. Previously I begun at Ryan Artists in the Portland Market and graduated to the international scene in 2004. After working with clients in Germany to Spain, I retired from the industry. After which I begun working in the Portland Plus sized Market as an Full Figured Fashion Show coordinator for Curvy Girl Clothing. Additionally, I aided Curvy Girl Clothing in selecting their lines in LA and Las Vegas. I also recruited models, managed and operated fashion shows and trunk sales events. Show less