Lead a newly created division to establish and grow institutional relationships with funders – including foundations, individuals, corporations and government agencies – who have capacity to make 8-figure gifts. Partner with the CEO and top volunteers on priority funding campaigns and funder relationships.

Lead the Foundation Relations department in growing funder relationships and securing major and principal gifts to advance the mission in the United States and around the world.

Manage and direct the implementation and execution of AHA’s national capital campaigns; secure principal gifts of $1M+; recruit and manage volunteer committees; oversee campaign communications.

Lead the Greater Southeast Affiliate Donor Relations team and the Corporate Relations team to design and execute fundraising strategies by collaborating with corporations, philanthropists and private foundations to achieve financial and mission objectives.

Develop affiliate communication, media and marketing strategies; supervise media relations and communication professionals in markets throughout three states.

Supervise marketing/communication directors throughout Florida; directly manage marketing, communication and media relations for Tampa-St. Petersburg.

Promote and place health and science news stories with media in Tampa-St. Petersburg; localize and implement national campaign roll-outs.

Develop and implement strategic public relations plans for clients in various industries including technology, building products, restaurant and home building.

Create and execute customer marketing plans; serve as corporate spokesperson.

Serve as copywriter and assistant editor for all marketing communications; coordinate special events.