Co-Founder And Executive Director
Burlington, Vermont Area
Managed multi-disciplinary technical team, working in a public-private partnership with Vermont’s largest municipality. Analyzed redevelopment scenarios for former coal plant and multi-acre waterfront campus. Evaluated project budgets between USD $6-26 million, assembling detailed financial analyses and architectural documentation for stakeholders and funders. » Incorporated 501(c)3 and wholly-owned L3C subsidiary, assembled nationally-recognized professional team, and built a Board of Directors and Champions Advisory Council. » Managed diverse stakeholders, including litigious neighboring property owners, adjacent developments, multiple tenants, city counterparts, philanthropic donors, State and Federal agencies, State legislature and elected Federal delegations.» Structured blended financing including TIF, Federal EDA, State and Federal Historic Tax Credits, tenant investment and construction bridge financing. Secured $4.2M in philanthropic commitments from HNW individuals, family offices, and national foundations.» Coordinated effort to pass $6.2M municipal Tax Increment Financing (TIF) vote in 2014, and successfully lobbied Vermont State Legislature to amend relevant land-use statutes in the 2017 legislative session. »Built a brand, and produced events spanning multiple creative outlets — including three musical performances, an artist in residence program, a community storytelling dinner, a collaborative performance piece, a community-made mural, and a regular building tour program.