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Mission-Driven Chief Executive Officer who loves to make audacious dreams come true. Understands that people need to be invited into a vision and guided to see how their talent, time, and treasure can make meaningful change & impact happen. I believe that an organization should have a commitment to equity and radical inclusivity as part of its DNA. You should build and model a culture of compassion & a "YES!" mindset. Skills: Casting Vision, Structured Thinking, Strategic Planning, Systems Thinking, Organizational Advancement, Change Management, Innovation, Media Management, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Team Building, Facilitation, Strategic Business Communication, Leadership, Project Planning & Execution, Relationship Building=============================================================================Proven CEO & Community Leader:*Twenty years of highly-visible leadership experience as CEO, Elected Official, Congressional Campaign Advisor, Board of Directors Chair, and Taskforce/Working Group Member. *Negotiated & Managed Budgets of up to $6M, Negotiated Land Acquisition & Development Projects valued between $$1.2M to $9.8M*Generated Philanthropic Donations of $2.5M of Acquisition Capital for Fauquier Habitat's three current projects. Award Winning University Educator:*Twenty-Five years of experience as faculty member and program administrator at Indiana University Dept. of Culture & Communication (1992-1998) and the Kelley School of Business (1998-2017). *Areas of expertise included strategy, argumentation, persuasion, strategic business communication, DE&I in business, intercultural communication, crisis communication, and leadership effectiveness & development. Mentored and trained teachers and leadership assessment staff on best practices and key course content. Proven Media Professional & Persuasive Presenter:*Eleven years of media experience, hosting public affairs, political, and current events talk radio programming. Developed a strong reputation among elected officials and community leaders for my research and preparation, interviewing skills, understanding and analysis of issues, professional presentation skills, trustworthiness, and discretion.Organized and Effective Event and Project Manager:* Ten years of event, project, and staff management experience within academic and non-academic contexts. A proven eye for detail in project management, experience with managing cross-cultural differences in project execution, and a strong commitment to collaborative leadership and decision making.

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