Helping leaders build organizations that power people to do their best work. How we might work together:Strategic Alignment• Business Planning: facilitation and pull through• Team Cohesion: implementing formal and informal structures that lead to a "one company" mindset• Stakeholder Engagement: clarity and approach on the who, why and howStrategic Thought Partner• Sounding board/coach: surface new thinking and improve decision making• Organization Strategy: from operating models to employee experience• Business Intelligence: on areas that may impact or influence strategy

Partnered closely with Chief People Officer and senior leadership team to develop and execute the People & Experience (HR) strategy, aligned with Sage’s strategic priorities. This included coaching functional leaders on business planning, operating model design, creating a cohesive talent management approach, and delivering a remarkable employee experience driven by employee voice coupled with business priorities.

Designed and executed a comprehensive employee experience strategy driven by robust listening to capture employee voice and keep pulse on organizational health. Approach informed the design and prioritization of P&E (HR) initiatives, including Sage's Future of Work flex model, onboarding, career development, and enhanced DEI approach. Designed, launched and led Sage's first formal Social Impact strategy, SageCitizen.

Informal "Chief of Staff" responsible for partnering with with HR Leadership Team to develop and drive adoption of new operating model and strategy aligned to Sage's growth. Designed and facilitated offsites, team meetings and QBR’s including agenda development, speaker prep, and pull through of high priority action items to ensure timely execution.

Acting “Chief of Staff” for Managing Director, Global Strategic Alliances. Organized/managed day to day operations and projects for MD, coach team and support success of program strategy and execution including annual Future of Work conference.

Working to move ideas, organizations and teams forward.- Org Design/Structure- Strategic visioning, planning and partnerships- Program development, oversight, execution and positioning- Talent management, conflict resolution and individual coaching Clients include: MassTLC, MassRobotics, MIT CSAIL Alliances, Sage Therapeutics, Youth CITIES, and individual coaching clients.

Developed/launched new online learning community for educators and districts.

• Designed framework for new cross-functional learning and development team increasing collaboration and alignment to business goals.• Developed New Hire Life-cycle including launch of robust on-boarding program increasing cross-functional collaboration, hiring manager engagement and new hire success.• Developed hiring manager engagement model, training and playbook. • Coached individuals across function on issues including project development and execution, team dynamics, managing-up and proactive communication.

The Ed Foundation is dedicated to advancing computer science learning across Massachusetts. • Rebuilt organization including new mission, strategy, board, and funding structure.• Developed playbook for launching successful CS model in local school districts. • Organized national partners, industry, teachers, and policy makers in initiatives that increased Computer Science activities across the state reaching over 250,000 students in 2014.• Represent Foundation to external partners including policy, business, and academic leaders.

Senior Vice President & Director Ed Foundation 2011 - 2013Vice President Strategy 2008 - 2011 Vice President Membership & Workforce Development 2005 – 2008 • Developed new mission/vision and growth strategy • Led redesign and execution of program and engagement models increasing revenue 50% and overall memberships 40% in under two years. • Developed, launched and oversaw new program delivery model including content focus areas, speaker recruitment and prep strategies, marketing and attendee engagement.• Co-founded the Innovation unConference. Moved from concept to implementation quadrupling growth from 200 to over 1000 participants in under three years impacting over 300 entrepreneurs, advisors and investors.• Designed, recruited and led program and sales teams, repeatedly exceeded revenue and engagement goals. • Spearheaded workforce initiative increasing awareness of tech talent needs, partnerships between industry and universities, and k-12 schools.• Managed and developed board relations, communications, and engagement.• Represent Council to external stakeholders including policy, academic and corporate leaders.• Hired, managed, and coached team including directors, outside consultants and administrative staff.

• Developed new positioning, strategy and programming resulting in increased revenue and improved member retention from 62% to 87%.• Developed and managed board committees for membership, government affairs, and workforce. • Director of the 501c3 Education Fund developing and implementing scholarship program and partnerships with K-16 educators. • As Director of the MassNetComms Education Fund (501c3 division of MassNetComms) procured grants; developed and implemented fundraising events; created and oversaw budget and program management; managed partnerships and built coalitions.• Developed and implemented public policy platform and communicated to legislative leaders, industry leaders, and press.• Spearhead and managed research projects resulting in significant recognition of organization and industry from public policy leaders and press.

• Provided communities with technical training and coaching on leadership, program management and implementation skills required for setting up successful sustainable workforce systems. • Facilitated relationships between business, educational, state and local leaders to establish systems that leverage combined resources in support of economic and workforce development.• Conducted needs assessments, developed strategic plans and implemented pragmatic systems resulting in improved workforce systems for multiple communities and states.• Completed major sustainability assessment to determine long-term partnership viability.• Intensive focus on building coalitions, leveraging resources, and integrating career development into academic curriculum and alignment with industry skill standards.

• Provided management support to a 900+ volunteer organization. • Interviewed, trained and assigned volunteers with diverse skill sets. • Developed mentoring, internship and community service programs for high school students and disabled adults. • Coached and delivered training to hospital staff and volunteers on conflict resolution, communication skills and job orientation. • Developed policies and procedures manuals.

Senior Program Officer 1993- 1996Program Manager 1991 - 1993• Member of strategic management team responsible for establishing community partnership models and a quality management system to measure achievement and sustainability of a national education project. • Developed franchising strategies for program expansion across the U.S. resulting in expansion from ten to over forty national sites. • Supervised and trained regional consultants on program content, delivery and teambuilding. • Delivered over 100 training and teambuilding sessions to diverse populations including senior corporate management, school administrators, teachers and company employees.• Kept corporate sponsors and the National Advisory Board informed through regularly scheduled updates and meeting presentations.