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Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Oversaw daily operations of a private foundation and public nonprofit organization and provided strategic leadership of programs and initiatives across the US. Collaborated with staff and leveraged resources from an affiliated for-profit company to unite around a common mission to support youth experiencing homelessness.

Austin, Texas Area

Led Marathon Kids' digital transformation across program, operations, technology, and marketing functions so that we deliver greater utility, impact, and a more personalized, data-driven experience for our constituents. With a focus on sustainability, oversaw the redesign of Marathon Kids' delivery model to eliminate barriers to entry and deliver expanded programming with a lower incremental cost per participant; by year two, doubled program participation and reduced procurement/fulfillment expenses by 80%.

Austin, Texas Area

Applied design thinking and lean experimentation to innovate program implementation, evaluation and the customer experience. Led the organization's research agenda and oversaw program evaluation to optimize program delivery and efficacy. As program spokesperson and thought leader for youth physical activity, represented Marathon Kids at industry conferences, media interviews and partner meetings.

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for developing and scaling new products and platforms to accelerate social innovation and drive step change growth for UNICEF USA. Built and lead the team that launched UNICEF Kid Power, the world’s first Wearable-for-Good® and one of TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2016, from prototype, to classroom pilot, to multi-million dollar cause platform and award-winning retail product with more than 400,000 users nationwide

Greater New York City Area

Developed and led new strategies for increasing UNICEF’s visibility and relevancy in the U.S. and position UNICEF as the world’s leading humanitarian organization for children. Directed marketing programs for multimillion-dollar fundraising campaigns, like the iconic Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, UNICEF Tap Project, emergency response and brand awareness initiatives.

Created and implemented integrated marketing plans for a multidisciplinary arts organization and collaborated with producers and curators to develop concepts and creative content for all programming. Developed strategic partnerships to reach new audiences, build the Symphony Space brand, and increase ticket/subscription sales

Harlingen, Texas, United States

Developed and executed the council's external communications strategy and marketingcampaigns to drive member recruitment and Girl Scouts cookie sales. Promoted within three months of hire extending responsibilities to fund development, including donor prospecting, cultivation and annual fundraising campaigns.

Master’S Degree, Public-Nonprofit Management

Ba, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication