At the University of Illinois Chicago, I create and implement programming that nurtures innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. I foster relationships and drive engagement.► I am a highly effective higher education program director with experience delivering results in innovation and entrepreneurship, fundraising, project and grant management, student retention, communications and event execution. ► I am a skilled stakeholder steward; I leverage these skills to position students, faculty and external partners for success.► I leverage strategic and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning talent and effort with organizational objectives. ► Most recently, I successfully launched seven programs in the last 2.5 years which sparked a 300% increase in campus engagement (students, faculty and alumni) with entrepreneurial and startup activities.► I have experience in leading small to mid-size federal and private grants totaling more than $11,000,000 across my career.
Listed skills include Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Public Speaking, and 10 others.