Working with Coalition of over 40 area non-profits and businesses to create year round Diabetes Prevention, Awareness and Self Management initiative which includes annual week of intensive educational workshops, seminars, health and wellness expo and a walk/race.

Specializing in Fund Development Strategies, Public Relations, Grant Writing, Event Planning and Management, and Sponsorship Development.

Past 1st Vice President , Current Allocations and Community Impact Committee Member

Secured sponsors for Second Annual Outrunning Homelessness Race/Walk on April 28th. For information go to www.somwma.org

Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of Newspaper in Education(NIE) programs at The Patriot Ledger and The Enterprise newspapers. Developed strategic plan to synergize the programs to maximize resources and efficiency; set goals, timetables, and benchmarks. Maintained an excellent program at The Enterprise while developing the Patriot Ledger program to equal standing and assisting with the program at Community Newspaper Company. Provided outstanding educational resources to over 30,000 students and 500 teachers each year. Created and implemented multi-faceted, sponsorship opportunities for foundations, businesses, community groups, and customers to participate in fund raising programs, generating over $100,000 each year.Maintained an outstanding retention rate of both program participants and sponsors, while nurturing new prospects. Planned and administered annual expense and revenue budgets.Created marketing plans and advertising promotions.Managed two administrative staff.Maintained impeccable relationships with business and community leaders. Collaborated with businesses, high schools, MetroSouth Chamber of Commerce. Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board and Rotary Club of Brockton to provide career awareness opportunities for high school students. Represented company at area functions and events, providing priceless PR value.

Parent company of Enterprise News Media, (The Enterprise, Brockton, The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, and The Community Newspaper Company, Framingham; EnterpriseNews Media (The Enterprise and The Patriot Ledger newspapers

Created and developed all facets of the newspaper in education outreach program (community service, literacy and civic awareness program (Newspaper in Education). Successfully recruited business partners that generated over $30,000 in revenue each year.Implemented additional fund raising initiatives that generated over $20,000 in revenue each year. Kept current with educational trends to best serve needs of constituency. Developed educational programs and marketed same to area educators.Maintained excellent collaborations with area agencies, businesses, and individuals. Conducted 5-6 annual workshops for teachers. Expanded program to include School to Career activities for high school students; responsible for coordinating job shadows, internships and creating area wide Career Fair. Planned and facilitated community events.Recruited employees to participate in various volunteer opportunities.

Responsible for extending and maintaining girl and adult membership within a geographic area.Recruited, directed, supervised and evaluated over 300 adult volunteers and short term staff annually. Established and expanded relationships with business and community organizations to extend and maintain Girls Scout MembershipCreated innovative programs, including original in-school scouting model. Developed promotional materials, delivery system and marketing strategies to support initiatives.Participated in Strategic Planning process.