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The Effective Institutions Project (EIP) is a philanthropic advisory and research organization that invests in societal leadership to address major global challenges.

The Laidir Foundation is a philanthropic entity providing $2-3M annually to support initiatives for the benefit of humanity and future generations around the world.

I help mission-driven individuals and institutions achieve better outcomes via effective program design, thoughtful research, and wise decisions. I've completed dozens of projects in collaboration with Omidyar Network, Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy, International Rescue Committee, the State Government of Victoria (Australia), and more.

I worked with Democracy Fund’s Strategy, Impact and Learning team to bolster organizational capacity for strategic decision-making. Over the course of three projects, my deliverables included recommendations to strengthen the review process for nearly $40m in annual grantmaking, training for 35+ senior and program staff covering forecasting skills and.

Leader of grassroots think tank and online publication investigating the most important issues in the arts and what we can do about them. Published nearly a dozen research synthesis reports, drawing more traffic over a three-year period than the top research publications of the National Endowment for the Arts. Reviewed hundreds of research studies either.

Senior executive for $20M national nonprofit technology company as headcount tripled during tenure. Designed and implemented evidence-based decision-making practices and conducted data analysis for business decisions using SQL, Excel, and Metabase. Led staffwide implementation of Objectives & Key Results (OKR) performance management framework. Oversaw.

Co-created $9 billion foundation’s first-ever logic model for its $20 million/year Performing Arts Program. Developed strategic plan for dynamic, interactive cultural asset map of the Bay Area, leading to $600k+ investment. Analyzed and presented final recommendation for $590,000 regranting initiative.

Created and built first-of-its-kind collaborative chorus into the largest vocal group in the United States exclusively performing music by living composers. Managed team of 13 volunteer board members and 41 choristers, and facilitated successful leadership transition after 18 months. Returned to board of directors in 2011-12 and 2013-14. C4 has inspired.

Founded pioneering electric new-music ensemble that presented 16 concerts, participated in several festivals, recorded an album, and toured parts of the East Coast.

Mba

Dean’s Scholar

Ba, Magna Cum Laude