I am a generation removed from poverty. Without committed and effective teachers and other supportive public programs, I would not be where I am today. My passion for the work I do is informed and sustained by my upbringing and connection to the past.I am a community builder. I have worked to develop organizations and systems that enable people to be at their best in the United States and abroad. Sometimes that means asking tough questions and digging deep into data to better understand opportunities and challenges. Other times that means being a cheerleader and strong advocate for evidence-based solutions. None of this can happen without being able to build relationships and trust, learn from and give constructive feedback, and cultivate a sense of possibility.I am an effective executive. I have demonstrated my ability to build strong organizations and programs and to motivate others to do their best work. That includes being a strategic thinker and visionary – seeing opportunities and identifying the most effective way to seize them. It includes being an effective manager and leader – creating an organizational culture that encourages initiative, is grounded in teamwork, and fosters shared accountability for getting the job done. And finally, it includes being an effective fiscal steward – raising money from individuals, foundations, and others and effectively managing these resources while delivering on the stated mission.I bring an eclectic array of experiences to the table. I have been a coach, teacher, actor, nonprofit executive, community volunteer, and more. Woven throughout all these experiences is an unwavering commitment to building community and an ability to grow and manage organizations and programs through a wide range of stages from start-up, to expansion, to steady-state operations.