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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Exciting new role working alongside the CEO and leadership team to develop and execute strategic plans, manage key initiatives and projects, and ensure operational alignment with the organization’s vision to amplify its philanthropic impact across the community.

Catalyst and force multiplier serving top executives as a fractional chief of staff and growth consultant. I provide strategic advice and tailored support to lean and growing teams, ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources to thrive. Core Services and Expertise:• Trusted Advisor and Thought Partner: Provide strategic guidance to senior leaders.• Versatile Generalist: Enhance capacity by wearing multiple hats and maximizing existing resources.• Organizational… Show more Catalyst and force multiplier serving top executives as a fractional chief of staff and growth consultant. I provide strategic advice and tailored support to lean and growing teams, ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources to thrive. Core Services and Expertise:• Trusted Advisor and Thought Partner: Provide strategic guidance to senior leaders.• Versatile Generalist: Enhance capacity by wearing multiple hats and maximizing existing resources.• Organizational Assessments: Conduct assessments to identify needs, strengths, and priorities and develop strategic plans.• Board Governance and Stakeholder Leadership: Facilitate effective contributions and transparent governance as primary liaison for boards and high-level stakeholders.• Fundraising Campaigns: Design and implement fundraising strategies, processes, and systems.• Process and System Development: Create internal procedures, policies, and documentation to drive operational efficiency.• Budgeting and Cost Control: Develop and monitor budgets while implementing financial controls.• Compliance and Best Practices: Create essential documents, ensure adherence to bylaws and IRS regulations, and implement best practices for clean audits.• Marketing Campaign Coordination: Align internal teams and external vendors for cohesive SEO/SEM, social media, email, and paid advertising campaigns.• Digital Project Leadership: Lead technical development projects such as websites and CRM from inception to launch, overseeing strategy, content, design, and technical teams.• Event Management: Plan and execute conferences, galas, workshops, lunches, and dinners.• Strategic Partnerships: Manage relationships with external and strategic partners, and oversee vendor/contractor engagements for timely, quality deliverables and cost management. Show less

Early investor and super fan; Supported founders and CEO in a chief of staff capacity to further strategic growth initiatives including e-commerce DTC marketing, fundraising and operational leadership.PixieLane is a women-founded fashion brand for today’s mom that makes life easier, whether it’s shopping for the family, building a new business, or finding community and purpose. Fueled by a nationwide community of consultants & brand ambassadors who provide personalized, fun and… Show more Early investor and super fan; Supported founders and CEO in a chief of staff capacity to further strategic growth initiatives including e-commerce DTC marketing, fundraising and operational leadership.PixieLane is a women-founded fashion brand for today’s mom that makes life easier, whether it’s shopping for the family, building a new business, or finding community and purpose. Fueled by a nationwide community of consultants & brand ambassadors who provide personalized, fun and stress-free shopping experiences, as well as a robust e-commerce platform, we offer custom-designed, ultrasoft, unique and durable styles that kids (and the entire family) never want to take off. Show less

Led sponsorship and donor relations for annual Gala, enabling the Jewish Journal to continue bringing thoughtful commentary, powerful storytelling and Jewish inspiration to our community, week after week.

Partnered with leadership team on growth strategy and implementation. Seeded by the KIND Foundation, Empatico is a nonprofit EdTech platform that connects K-12 classrooms around the world through live virtual exchanges, helping students recognize their shared humanity and foster a more empathetic world.

Second Chance Studios trains and employs people who were formerly incarcerated, leveraging explosive growth in the digital media industry to unlock careers, restore dignity and deliver economic empowerment to returning citizens.

The Housing Action Coalition (HAC) is a member-supported nonprofit that advocates for building more homes at all levels of affordability to help alleviate the Bay Area and California’s housing shortage, displacement, and affordability crisis.

Partnered with Dr. Jerry Abraham, Director of Kedren Vaccines, in the fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Providing pro bono fundraising and advancement support, I helped to secure ~$2M in pledges and ran point on high level publicity campaigns to further the program’s remarkable impact: 300,000+ vaccine doses administered as well as 200+ media stories advocating for equitable vaccine distribution.Serving a predominantly black and Latino community hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis… Show more Partnered with Dr. Jerry Abraham, Director of Kedren Vaccines, in the fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Providing pro bono fundraising and advancement support, I helped to secure ~$2M in pledges and ran point on high level publicity campaigns to further the program’s remarkable impact: 300,000+ vaccine doses administered as well as 200+ media stories advocating for equitable vaccine distribution.Serving a predominantly black and Latino community hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis, Kedren Vaccines has been on the front lines of the COVID-19 response with a groundbreaking, internationally-recognized vaccination program that helped to fill a void in vaccine access and equity for vulnerable populations otherwise being neglected in the national, state and local vaccine rollouts. Breaking all barriers to access for this life-saving medicine, Kedren not only advocated for its neighbors in South Los Angeles, but consistently and liberally shared its pilots, data and experiences to educate other cities, countries, counties and municipalities on issues of equitable vaccine distribution and health equity. Show less

Provided strategic advice and hands-on support to elevate the organization’s resource development infrastructure and clearly articulate its decade of impact for potential funders.The Factory Farming Awareness Association (FFAC) envisions a world without factory farms and educates young people and stakeholders; inspires and mentors activists; and leads institutions towards a more just, compassionate, and sustainable food system.

As consulting Managing Director from the organization’s founding, I led Reut USA’s operations, fundraising, administration and compliance. Reut USA (formerly American Friends of the Reut Institute) supports and promotes research and programs designed to ensure prosperity and resilience for Israel and the Jewish People, and to tackle some of the toughest challenges facing them, while making a significant and distinct contribution to humanity. Reut USA is the primary supporter of the Reut… Show more As consulting Managing Director from the organization’s founding, I led Reut USA’s operations, fundraising, administration and compliance. Reut USA (formerly American Friends of the Reut Institute) supports and promotes research and programs designed to ensure prosperity and resilience for Israel and the Jewish People, and to tackle some of the toughest challenges facing them, while making a significant and distinct contribution to humanity. Reut USA is the primary supporter of the Reut Group in Israel. The Reut Group is Israel's leading social impact organization specializing in societal innovation. Reut specializes in creating new visions for enhancing prosperity and security; in developing strategies for effectuating these visions; in piloting these strategies; in creating scalable models; and then in scaling these models to create significant long-term impact. Show less

Led a targeted sponsorship campaign to engage local community leaders in support of the Jewish Journal, an invaluable community institution that connects, informs and inspires the community through it’s weekly print edition, which is the largest Jewish weekly newspaper in the United States; as well as JewishJoural.com, one of the world’s leading Jewish news sites.

Short term project driving major sponsorships for entertainment charity’s annual Celebration of Dance Gala on a short clock. The Dizzy Feet Foundation (later renamed American Dance Movement) builds healthy communities through dance by expanding access to dance and movement, educating about its benefits, and inspiring generations of dance enthusiasts.

Developed and led a strategic workshop in Israel of high-level lay-leaders from both LA and Tel Aviv to re-envision the longstanding alliance between the communities.The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles convenes and leads the community and leverages its resources to assure the continuity of the Jewish people, support a secure State of Israel, care for Jews in need here and abroad, and mobilize on issues of concern to the local community, all with our local, national, and… Show more Developed and led a strategic workshop in Israel of high-level lay-leaders from both LA and Tel Aviv to re-envision the longstanding alliance between the communities.The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles convenes and leads the community and leverages its resources to assure the continuity of the Jewish people, support a secure State of Israel, care for Jews in need here and abroad, and mobilize on issues of concern to the local community, all with our local, national, and international partners. Show less

Helped early stage E-Commerce startup with business development, securing partnerships and streamlining systems and templates in preparation for launch.LovingEco was a private member sales platform for promoting stylish eco and ethically produced brands, selected by tastemaker editors, endorsed by celebrity partners and giving back to charity.

Reported to CEO, working with Sr. management team and investment bank as logistical manager for IPO Roadshow. Ellie Mae (acquired by ICE Mortgage Technology) is the leading cloud-based platform provider for the mortgage finance industry.

Was responsible for maximizing the company's iconic brand and extensive film library by supporting all aspects of the company’s business strategy and operations, including production, marketing, public relations, and corporate communications. RKO Pictures is the oldest filmed entertainment company in Hollywood with a legacy that includes classic films like Citizen Kane, King Kong, and It’s a Wonderful Life. The modern RKO Pictures produces, finances, and distributes both original… Show more Was responsible for maximizing the company's iconic brand and extensive film library by supporting all aspects of the company’s business strategy and operations, including production, marketing, public relations, and corporate communications. RKO Pictures is the oldest filmed entertainment company in Hollywood with a legacy that includes classic films like Citizen Kane, King Kong, and It’s a Wonderful Life. The modern RKO Pictures produces, finances, and distributes both original entertainment and remakes of its classic films. Show less

American Film Festival in Moscow was initiated in 2006 by a group of Americans and Russians in order to showcase new and classic American films, which otherwise would not be widely distributed in Russia.

Supervised all aspects of production for the company's filmed entertainment groups including pre-production, principal photography, post-production and delivery on all projects; Oversaw public relations and marketing on both the corporate and project level as well as the company’s digital strategy and new media activities; Produced in-house marketing materials such as logos, websites and corporate presentation reels; Managed corporate governance and communications with the company’s board of… Show more Supervised all aspects of production for the company's filmed entertainment groups including pre-production, principal photography, post-production and delivery on all projects; Oversaw public relations and marketing on both the corporate and project level as well as the company’s digital strategy and new media activities; Produced in-house marketing materials such as logos, websites and corporate presentation reels; Managed corporate governance and communications with the company’s board of directors; Acted as liaison to sales agents, foreign distributors and financial institutions in order to develop the company's international and strategic partnerships. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba

Executive Mba (Unaccredited), Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Leadership,

Participated in the first global cohort of this global MBA alternative democratizing business education. Program developed and led.