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As the owner of a boutique consulting firm, I empower sustainable business practices and transformative models that disrupt traditional categories. I specialize in advising startups, venture funds, brands, and institutional investors on sustainability and investment strategies within the food and agriculture sector. My advisory services are delivered through partnerships with Moonflare, Soho Capital Fund, and AgTech PR.Key Skills:Sustainable Business ModelsAdvisory ServicesInvestment StrategiesDisruptive Innovation»» Empowered startups and investors with strategies for sustainable investment, driving innovative and impactful business models.»» Advised venture funds and institutional investors, leading to successful investments in sustainable agriculture startups.»» Facilitated strategic partnerships between startups and industry players, enhancing market access and accelerating growth.»» Conducted comprehensive market analysis, providing insights that significantly improved portfolio performance.

Notre Dame, In, Us

Serving on the advisory board. Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership advancing thought leadership, applying scholarly research, and engaging students, the Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership informs, equips, and inspires values-based business leaders who work toward just, resilient, and flourishing communities.We partner with stakeholders from industry, academia, and communities to support the Mendoza College mission to Grow the Good in Business.

Chicago, Il, Us

I serve as a board member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Board. The Foundation raises money to advance the critical role of nutrition research and scholarships for those looking to enter the field of dietetics.The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of nutrition and dietetics practitioners founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1917, by a visionary group of women dedicated to helping the government conserve food and improve the public's health and nutrition. The Academy represents more than 112,000 credentialed practitioners — registered dietitian nutritionists, nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered, and other food and nutrition professionals holding undergraduate and advanced degrees in nutrition and dietetics, and students.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

At MOONFLARE we build, incubate, and advise paradigm-shifting ventures in partnership with market-defining leaders. Our ventures & advisory services focus on improving global equity and sustainability in food & agriculture, lifestyle & fashion, healthcare & wellness, and consumer goods.

Singapore, Sg

SoHo is the leading boutique corporate advisory firm in APAC. The firm has a core focus on sustainability, digital finance, IOT, smart manufacturing, supply chain management, and digital asset trading. The firm’s geographic focus in APAC is Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Japan, Australia and India.

AgTech PR offers communication and marketing expertise to ag and food tech companies, from Series B to IPO, helping them tell their story, build a strong reputation, and attract both investors and customers.

Chesterfield, Mo, Us

Revitalized USFRA, a 501(c)(3) representing 1.2M+ farmers, into a leader in sustainable food systems and climate solutions. Transformed the organization through strategic governance, partnerships, and innovative programs.Key Skills:Transformational LeadershipBrand Equity BuildingStrategic PartnershipsFinancial TurnaroundAchievements:»» Developed the first ESG report for food/agriculture, presented at the World Economic Forum and featured in major media.»» Secured 160+ endorsements as secretariat for the Decade of Ag, shaping climate solutions for 2030.»» Established the Honor the Harvest Forum, raising $450K in sponsorships with 95% excellent reviews.»» Championed sustainable food production at COP27-28 and Davos 2022.»» Launched the Transformative Investment Action Network, advocating for a trillion-dollar Ag investment.

Rosemont, Il, Us

Championed global sustainability and nutrition strategies, establishing thought leadership and forging partnerships to enhance UN positioning. Developed strategic positioning, research programs, and communication platforms for the dairy industry.Key Skills:Global Sustainability StrategiesThought LeadershipPartnership DevelopmentStrategic PositioningAchievements:»» Authored a UN response on sustainable food systems and presented to 30+ diverse audiences.»» Led stakeholder mapping to engage 150+ experts in nutrition and sustainability.»» Spearheaded the Further with Food coalition to combat food waste and enhance dairy donations with Feeding America.»» Secured board support for a sustainable nutrition strategy at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.ion.

Rosemont, Il, Us

Focused on business strategy development, collaborating with the CEO to foster innovation and consumer-centricity in the dairy industry. Initiated a sustainability platform with board support, creating infrastructure and leading a team of 20.Key Achievements:»» Led a biogas roadmap with DOE, EPA, and USDA, valued at $3B, securing White House support for a voluntary carbon initiative.»» Developed a carbon reduction case endorsed by 31 CEOs, committing to a 25% GHG reduction by 2020.»» Initiated 10 environmental projects valued at $250M+, engaging 800 volunteers.»» Signed a landmark sustainability partnership with the Secretary of Agriculture, presenting at the UN in Copenhagen.»» Raised $11.1M in grants to fuel sustainability initiatives.

Levallois-Perret, Île-De-France, Fr

Opened the U.S. market for this French cost-reduction firm, driving awareness, building a solid pipeline, and closing business primarily with Fortune 500 clients.Key Achievements:»» Collaborated with a European counterpart to integrate resources into the U.S. office, establishing the domestic brand.»» Signed 30+ new clients, with 75% in the Fortune 500, laying the groundwork for expanding the U.S. team to 6 members.»» Led all business development, marketing, messaging, and relationship management efforts.

Dublin, Oh, Us

»» Returned to the U.S. to report directly to the Executive Steering Committee—during a 6-month engagement as a Project Manager—and applied lessons from European projects to build and lead domestic cross-functional teams. »» Generated $500K in cost savings—on a $1.5M capital budget—on inheriting a previously mismanaged project, formulating a realistic project plan, negotiating vendor contracts, and defining an appropriate project budget.»» Promoted into a senior management position, overseeing the development of a business intelligence platform capable of integrating sales and accounting processes to fuel real-time budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Dublin, Oh, Us

»» Engaged in leadership business rotations—in the U.S. and Europe—in corporate recruiting, business analysis, forecasting, and cost reporting. Recruited to serve as a key American Senior European Management Team member, focusing on growth, analysis, and employee motivation initiatives. »» Implemented a key performance indicator (KPI) system for Cardinal Health Europe, providing unprecedented levels of transparency, driving identification of continuous improvement opportunities, and refining long-range planning.»» Earned reputation as a ‘go-to’ resource across Cardinal’s European footprint, cultivating relationships across all departments to provide sales support and ensure alignment of sales and marketing initiatives.»» Delivered presentations in French, progressing, in one year, from no knowledge of the French language to business fluency. Leveraged language and communication skills to train 300 sales representatives in 6 languages.

Dublin, Oh, Us