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New York, NY, US

New York, NY, US

• Led globally distributed team in the design and launch of a virtual 12-month accelerator empowering women across Africa and the diaspora with the knowledge and network needed to scale their businesses through live.
• Designed curriculum in line with due diligence process, helping entrepreneurs become investment ready by refining business models, understanding market opportunities, strengthening management teams, codifying operating.
• Advised 800+ entrepreneurs representing more than 30 industries through the challenges of building early-stage startups in emerging markets; 74% of alumnae increased their revenue, injecting a total of $18 million.
• Built and cultivated a network of 68 senior business professionals across 40 countries to provide individualized support and business advising to 200 entrepreneurs annually, with 72% of the cohort reporting an increase.
• Developed impact thesis and strategy to quantify program impact; designed and implemented impact assessment strategy to ensure program rigor and benchmark against global competitors and industry standards

New York, NY, US

Boston, MA, US

Manage a community of 50+ early-stage startup founders

Dakar, Dakar, SN

Co-lead the relaunch of the Boston Chapter of Girls in Tech (GIT), a global non-profit that seeks to eradicate gender disparities in high-tech industries and startups by engaging, educating and empowering women who are passionate about technology. From technical courses and leadership bootcamps to hackathons and startup competitions, it is our mission to.

Dorchester, MA, US

Dorchester, MA, US

• Developed and led financial and operational strategies and systems to triple the size and enrollment of an innovative urban charter school, increasing staff from 25 to 85, growing budget from $2 million to $8.5 million.
• Initiated and conducted assessment of organizational structures and salary ranges in schools throughout Greater Boston via quantitative analysis and focus groups; established salary ladder and innovative benefits.
• Designed and executed fundraising strategy comprised of donor cultivation, foundation grant-writing, corporate partnerships, and events; successfully raised over $15M in capital and exceeded revenue goal by 25% annually

Dorchester, MA, US

• Oversaw Codman’s private and governmental fundraising initiatives through a combination of donor engagement, foundation relationship management, grant-writing, and event planning. Exceeded FY11 annual fund goal by 29%.
• Established successful annual fundraising gala and corresponding corporate sponsorship program and live auction, which has net over 20% of Codman’s annual fund since 2011.
• Managed $18 million joint capital campaign with Codman Square Health Center, including $8 million in federal stimulus funding and $4 million in private donations.

Dorchester, MA, US

New York, NY, US

• Selected as part of a global team to help Rasello, a high-growth Tanzania-based enterprise software company, expand across Africa to become a global player.
• Served as Team Leader to facilitate collaboration among a team of 7 professionals from across the globe, focusing on increasing Rasello's organizational capacity.

5th Floor, Boston, US

• Managed the execution of company-wide marketing initiatives and maintained national website.
• Served as key member of The Network’s corporate social responsibility team. Oversaw The MENTOR Network Foundation grant process and communication agenda. Assisted in creation of Network Angels employee assistance fund.

• Contributed to the planning and development of the Foundation’s organizational strategy. Analyzed grant proposals and provided recommendations for further action. Principal author of Foundation website feature articles.
• Managed the Governors Guidebook Series project, a collection of non-partisan research to identify the roadblocks faced by women running for governor. Developed strategies for candidates to beat obstacles, including.
• Tracked and analyzed Massachusetts state legislative races; made candidate funding recommendations. Provided support for internal and external fundraising activities. Develop targeted fundraising call books. Managed.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Acted as client lead; managed all public relations accounts in the real estate, consumer goods and non-profit industries. Developed and executed strategic and tactical public relations plans. Created press releases.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government/Latin American Studies/Gender Studies

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Social Impact