My goal is to raise awareness of the suite of corporate philanthropic services the community foundation provides as we endeavor to fund our community and donor driven needs.

I work closely with the corporate community here in Kansas City to recruit new Business Council members and foster strong, fruitful relationships that help the museum realize future goals. A membership offers a wide range of exclusive benefits including opportunities to participate in special exhibitions, curator led discussions and regular corporate networking events.

I have the wonderful opportunity to direct the Light The Night Department of the Mid America Chapter. I manage an outstanding staff of passionate Campaign Managers who coordinate two Light The Night walks in Kansas City and Lawrence.

Coordinated a number of fundraising initiatives that raised over $500,000 annually. • Managed volunteers and staff to maximize sponsorship income, fundraising dollars and event participation. • Oversaw public relations and marketing for the Chicago region’s national signature event, Relay For Life, as well as the annual breast cancer walk, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer• Developed multiple proposals that outlined improvement opportunities for corporate sponsorship and volunteer management. • Coordinated, developed and managed all aspects of event production from licensing to silent auction item acquisition.• Worked with events ranging from community walks to professional golf tournaments and exclusive galas.