Co-Founder
Lead Grant Writer & Fundraiser. Community Organizer. Project Manager for creation newest street park.Our mission is to promote urban green space in Potrero Hill through community action. Since our incorporation as a non-profit in 2009 we have grown two new street parks on Pennsylvania Avenue by bringing together neighbors, grants and private donations. Pennsylvania Street Gardens (PSG) has been featured in the SF Chronicle, the SF Examiner, KPIX-TV, and Sunset.com. I have received awards… Show more Lead Grant Writer & Fundraiser. Community Organizer. Project Manager for creation newest street park.Our mission is to promote urban green space in Potrero Hill through community action. Since our incorporation as a non-profit in 2009 we have grown two new street parks on Pennsylvania Avenue by bringing together neighbors, grants and private donations. Pennsylvania Street Gardens (PSG) has been featured in the SF Chronicle, the SF Examiner, KPIX-TV, and Sunset.com. I have received awards from a wide variety of local organizations, including a Certificate of Recognition State of California Senate.Project ManagerI was the project manager for the construction of our newest street park, which was launched and completed during 2012-2013. I was responsible for every step of the construction process: developing plans, managing construction contracts & implementation, leading volunteers, and executing the financial administration of the grants.Grant Writer & FundraiserI have acquired both public and private grants. Four of my most recent grants brought in over $200,000. My fundraising and outreach work has brought together private-public partnerships, including the San Francisco Parks Alliance, the S.F. Department of Public Works, S.F. Public Utilities Commission, UCSF, Kaiser Permanente, and CalTrans. I have also been an invited speaker and mentor for many community, gardening or educationally focused groups. Community OrganizerBesides enjoying gardening, I also love to build community. Our organization is hundreds of volunteers strong, and I conduct educational outreach, lead our monthly volunteer days, and have led an internship program at the gardens for SF City College. I also organize community events (funded by public or private partners!) that have ranged in scope from a Health and Wellness Block Party to a Community Clean Up Day. It is a privilege to be able to create and maintain the gardens, and I meet the nicest people and have the best time doing it! Show less