Life Science Cares unites the intellectual, financial and human capital of the life sciences community to reduce the impact of poverty in San Diego.As Director of Programs & Community Engagement, I plan and facilitate volunteering events between industry partners looking to make a positive impact in our community and our local nonprofit partners. I also run an annual grants cycle to award funding to our nonprofit partners doing critical work in the areas of poverty alleviation.

• Support nonprofits with the development and submission of funding proposals.• Write and edit press releases detailing current projects.

Managed a $25 million dollar research and fellowship consortium for students across the country pursuing careers in nuclear security.

Supported faculty with the development and submission of proposals for research grants.

• Marketed upcoming classes and events through social media and local online community calendars.• Coordinated and lead countywide events for local students, including the Model United Nations, the Monterey County Spelling Bee, and a STEM conference for young women. • Designed visual advertising.• Taught Digital Storytelling classes in local middle schools, and retirement homes.

• Designed and conducted a summative process evaluation of three small scale Family Greenhouse Initiatives in the Sacred Valley of Peru, designed to combat malnutrition in Quechua populations living at high altitude.• Interviewed local governmental officials to gain understanding on their initiatives in combating malnutrition. • Wrote and compiled evaluation results into a best practices guide to be used by local government officials and NGO staff members when implementing greenhouse… Show more • Designed and conducted a summative process evaluation of three small scale Family Greenhouse Initiatives in the Sacred Valley of Peru, designed to combat malnutrition in Quechua populations living at high altitude.• Interviewed local governmental officials to gain understanding on their initiatives in combating malnutrition. • Wrote and compiled evaluation results into a best practices guide to be used by local government officials and NGO staff members when implementing greenhouse programs.•Conducted interviews and focus group in Spanish with program participants. Show less

• Taught English classes to native Spanish speakers. • Developed lesson plans for introductory and intermediate-level classes.• Organized class activities and facilitated group discussions.

• Managed a community of over 300 volunteer project leaders in the Bay Area.• Supported over 50 nonprofits and public agencies with the development of high-quality volunteer projects.• Planned and implemented volunteering events for major companies including Google, Charles Scwab, SAP and Levi’s.• Created a program for community volunteers to develop, plan and implement their own service projects.

• Served as an in class tutor for three third grade classrooms in Sacramento, CA.• Contributed to trail restoration in Vashon Island, WA.• Led house building projects with Habitat for Humanity in Gray, LA. • Supported the Recovery School District in New Orleans, LA.

• Provided fine art lessons to kids ages 5 -14.