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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Lead a team that drives the identification of MacArthur’s new areas of grantmaking, surfacing practices, programs, and strategies that advance organizational goals and bring about transformative change. Serve on the Leadership Advisory Team that advises the foundation's President on strategic and policy matters.

New York, New York, United States

Managed the Philanthropy grantmaking portfolio, which seeks to build an enduring capacity to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion with an intersectional lens in U.S. philanthropy and to increase awareness and adoption of participatory grantmaking. Served on the BUILD team, supporting multiple grantmaking teams across the foundation in their organizational-strengthening relationships with key grantee partners, and leading the BUILD team's efforts to engage other funders in providing… Show more Managed the Philanthropy grantmaking portfolio, which seeks to build an enduring capacity to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion with an intersectional lens in U.S. philanthropy and to increase awareness and adoption of participatory grantmaking. Served on the BUILD team, supporting multiple grantmaking teams across the foundation in their organizational-strengthening relationships with key grantee partners, and leading the BUILD team's efforts to engage other funders in providing flexible, multi-year support. Advised the foundation's Good Neighbor Committee, which gives non-grantmaking staff an opportunity to learn the art and craft of grantmaking through direct practice. Served on the Native American Working Group, which seeks to bring greater coherence and intentionality to the foundation's investments in Native-led organizations. Served on the DEI Steering Committee, which supports the foundation in operationalizing its internal DEI commitments. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Rebooted the Philanthropy grantmaking portfolio at a leading social-justice foundation during a time of significant strategic and organizational change. Developed strategy and programming, made and stewarded grants, convened partners, and wrote and spoke on effective philanthropic practice. Served as member of BUILD team responsible for shepherding a six-year, $1 billion initiative to strengthen organizational capacity of more than 300 nonprofit organizations around the world dedicated to… Show more Rebooted the Philanthropy grantmaking portfolio at a leading social-justice foundation during a time of significant strategic and organizational change. Developed strategy and programming, made and stewarded grants, convened partners, and wrote and spoke on effective philanthropic practice. Served as member of BUILD team responsible for shepherding a six-year, $1 billion initiative to strengthen organizational capacity of more than 300 nonprofit organizations around the world dedicated to addressing inequality in all its forms. Worked closely with fellow program officers to develop strong, trusting, and supportive relationships with grantees. Show less

New York, New York, United States

Designed and taught new elective course, “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Nonprofits and Philanthropy," in Fall 2019, Spring 2021, and Spring 2023.

New York, New York

In this position, I led Philanthropy services at TCC Group, a private consulting firm that helps the social sector develop strategies to achieve social impact. Our work with foundations included strategy development, program and grants management, capacity building, and evaluation. My role was to continually improve the intellectual and human capital, financial sustainability, and social impact of the firm's Philanthropy services, as well as promote thought leadership, foster cross-departmental… Show more In this position, I led Philanthropy services at TCC Group, a private consulting firm that helps the social sector develop strategies to achieve social impact. Our work with foundations included strategy development, program and grants management, capacity building, and evaluation. My role was to continually improve the intellectual and human capital, financial sustainability, and social impact of the firm's Philanthropy services, as well as promote thought leadership, foster cross-departmental collaboration, enhance the firm's visibility and reputation in the philanthropic sector, and serve on the firm's Leadership Team. Since joining the firm in 2008, I managed projects for clients including the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving; the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation; Echoing Green; the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation; Wellspring Advisors; the Tinker Foundation; the Wallace Foundation; the D5 Coalition; the Foundation for Newark's Future; Wellspring Advisors; the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; and the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation. My client work included strategic planning, evaluation, organizational assessment, program design, board training, and content development. Show less

New York, New York

In this position, I co-led Philanthropy services for the firm. My role was to promote thought leadership, foster cross-departmental collaboration, and enhance the firm's visibility and reputation in the philanthropic sector.My client work included strategic planning, evaluation, organizational assessment, program design, board training, and content development.

New York, New York

Responsible for managing client engagements to ensure a high level of quality and customer satisfaction. Collaborate on multiple project teams, and assist head of Philanthropy with team management. Clients include private foundations and nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Latin America. Projects include strategic planning, program design, coaching, facilitation, and training.Formed in 1980, TCC Group provides strategic planning, program development, evaluation and… Show more Responsible for managing client engagements to ensure a high level of quality and customer satisfaction. Collaborate on multiple project teams, and assist head of Philanthropy with team management. Clients include private foundations and nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Latin America. Projects include strategic planning, program design, coaching, facilitation, and training.Formed in 1980, TCC Group provides strategic planning, program development, evaluation and management consulting services to foundations, nonprofits, and corporations. Its consulting staff includes individuals with wide-ranging expertise and experience in a diverse range of issues including education, arts and culture, community and economic development, human services, health care, children and family issues, and the environment.From offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago and San Francisco, the firm works with clients nationally and internationally. Show less

Worked full-time on completing dissertation: "Politicians, Soldiers, and Cops: Colombia's La Violencia in Comparative Perspective." Dissertation approved and filed August 2008, completing all requirements for Ph.D.

New York, New York, United States

Provided regional and national leadership for transnational, 500-member association of grantmaking professionals; managed seven grantmaking sites involving 51 contributing funders, 128 nonprofit grant recipients, and more than $1.5 million in annual giving; hired and supervised three employees; developed and implemented fundraising strategies for local, regional, and national support; served on Senior Leadership Team with responsibility for organizational vision, strategy, and message.

While pursuing doctoral studies full-time, managed the execution in Santiago, Chile of a multi-country survey project led by Professor Ruth Berins Collier, investigating the impact of changes in the world of work on citizen participation. Worked with colleagues to develop analytic framework, design 2 survey instruments, and plan and execute fieldwork, including conducting pre-test interviews, selecting a local firm for survey of individuals (n=1480), and recruiting, training, and supervising… Show more While pursuing doctoral studies full-time, managed the execution in Santiago, Chile of a multi-country survey project led by Professor Ruth Berins Collier, investigating the impact of changes in the world of work on citizen participation. Worked with colleagues to develop analytic framework, design 2 survey instruments, and plan and execute fieldwork, including conducting pre-test interviews, selecting a local firm for survey of individuals (n=1480), and recruiting, training, and supervising interviewers for a survey of civil society organizations (n=240). Presented findings at academic conferences. Show less

Berkeley, California, United States

Supervised internal operations and special projects; managed $500,000 budget; supervised two employees; helped design the organization’s first grantmaking initiative.

Berkeley, California, United States

Managed membership database, communications, and programming for 500-member national membership network.

Berkeley, California, United States

Managed administrative functions and provided executive support for 3.5-member staff.

M.A., Ph.D., Political Science

B.A., Political Science

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