Big Shared World is a community building initiative I created to better understand global values and beliefs about the future of the world through candid conversation. From my initial BSW journey traveling the world asking people the same three questions to the current activity book I am launching about cultures in Minnesota, Big Shared World is a platform for engagement on topics of shared concern. To learn more, visit www.BigSharedWorld.com

► Conducted benchmarking research and analysis on topics of sustainability, corporate responsibility, multi-stakeholder engagement and particular elements that contribute to client’s overall business goals.► Managed client interactions facilitating project expectations and deliverables, maintaining current customers and building future projects while completing existing work to satisfy needs of the company.► Assisted in brand development of consulting firm by managing website design launch, creating consistent informational and promotional materials on firm offerings, and regularly representing company at conferences and events, including two Sustainable Brands conferences.

“Who Cares?” is a 93-minute feature film that conveys a very inspiring and empowering messages: anyone can establish change and make a real difference in their community and beyond. First you need a vision for society, and the motivation to help change and improve the lives of others. The main message of the film is anyone can change the world through innovation. Writer and director, Mara Mourão, said, “I believe social entrepreneurship is here to make capitalism go back to where it should be, a more humane capitalism, where the profit is not the final objective, but the profit is the result of social benefit. This new mentality, unlike the 80s that emphasized consumerism, has probably originated by necessity. After all, this is the first time in the history of humanity that we all have a common enemy – the environmental issue, the resource depletion and our own survival as species, unites us.”As the Director of Marketing and Audience Outreach, my role was handling all marketing, sales, distribution, etc. activities, and advocating and endorsing the film at screenings and events. I also developed and managed strategies for promoting the film to various audiences, and organized an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, for distribution of the film that raised more than $15K. For more information, or to host a screening, visit www.whocaresthefilm.com

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states who support a smart power approach of elevating diplomacy and development alongside defense in order to build a better, safer world.As a member of the policy team, I produced reports and materials to assist in the organization's work to build a constituency of support and understanding of the value of the foreign affairs budget. I researched and analyzed current trends in emerging economies relating to U.S. exports, development policy, public private partnerships, diplomatic relations, and other areas of focus.

As Policy Intern, I assisted in the overall content creation that enhances the organization's message and event platforms through in-depth analysis of development and diplomacy policy and initiatives pertaining to the U.S. national security, economic growth, and humanitarian values. In addition to my daily activities, a unique experience including traveling with senior colleagues to Minnesota to initiate outreach activity with grass-top leaders, leveraging my home state awareness and connections to provide a smooth first entrance into the state efforts.

• Designed and implemented survey to gain industry perspectives on sustainability, fair trade, and forest certifications.• Interviewed relevant retailers, wholesalers, distributors, importers, and exporters to establish qualitative understanding of floral industry supply chain and purchasing trends of palms and other greens.• Analyzed findings to produce a comprehensive report on year-round market opportunities for Eco-Palms and greens.

• Evaluated the role of non-timber forest product cultivation in rural Nepal to determine the necessary elements for enterprise development of the NTFPs in order to improve livelihoods through participatory community forestry.• Conducted 30 interviews along the value chain to gather data to inform recommendations for value-add opportunities.• Presented findings and potential plan of action for in-country partners to implement.

MSP Communications is a diversified publisher of magazines and trade association journals that produces content to motivate people to action. MSP develops purposeful and captivating content that entices, engages and fosters positive relationships with your distinctive readers. MSP specialties are Brand Journalism, Creative Content Packaging, Digital Strategy, Social Media, Lead Generation, and Analytics and Insights.At MSP I worked directly with senior sales reps to influence advertisers for the monthly magazine, and other benefits. I produced competitive analyses for a particular population of clients, in order to navigate social and digital media methodology.

Dominion Farms is a diversified farming operation in western Kenya. Dominion Farms pledges to produce the highest quality foods and agricultural by-products while enriching the lives of employees and ecosystems where the farm operates. Dominion Farms produces and sells rice to retail stores all through Kenya, and as acreage increases, the market grows. Ultimately, this means more employment, which helps build better lives through technology, fruitful efforts, and strengthens integrity and morality.I spent three weeks in Kenya educating and mentoring youth on team development, establishing objectives, gender preconceptions, etc. in preparation for taking part in cooperative farming groups to operate rice and fish farms. While in the U.S., I took on the role of Communications Manager and produced all proposals, marketing, advertising and promotional materials in order to gain exposure and enrich farming priorities.

• Developed and implemented reconfiguration of filing system to practice specific (litigation, real estate, contracts, employment, corporate, trademarks/intellectual property) to promote efficiency and improve office productivity. • Assisted in administrative tasks such as appointment setting for attorneys; document management; creation of flyers or presentation materials for meetings and presentations on behalf of attorneys.