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London, England, United Kingdom

The STEM Talent Fund supports initiatives that identify and develop young people with exceptional talent in maths and science.

London, England, United Kingdom

Developing and supporting innovative new ventures addressing disadvantage in the UK and international education systems. Providing strategic and operational support to these initiatives to support them to grow into sustainable organisations.

Member of the senior management team helping shape the strategic direction the organisation. - Primary oversight of annual grants programme of c£1.2m including pre-round outreach, ensuring rigorous due diligence processes, chairing investment panels, and ongoing stewardship of portfolio organisations- Recruited, trained and manage high performing programme team of ~40 consultant grantee assessors (tripled in first year), programme manager, programme coordinator, programme assistant, and impact and data associate - Developed new strategic plan in collaboration with the executive team and Board Chair and Vice-Chair - Oversight of strategic communications activities highlighting impact of grantees, corporate partners, and organisational research via website, and social media channels- Represent the organisation externally on regular basis- Oversee and manage organisational DEI enhancements (implemented DEI data standard and member of the Association of Charitable Foundations DEI Steering Committee )

• Blue Shield of California Foundation: Produced annual analysis of grantee organisations across program funding areas (Domestic Violence Prevention and Healthcare Access). Led analysis and recommendation of a new funding formula for the Blue Shield Against Violence Initiative. • Independent International Legal Advocates (IILA): developed a 5-year strategic plan for non-profit international legal advisory and training organisation enabling more effective and fair participation of small and developing States in the creation and application of international law.• Just Transcription: Developed Social Return on Investment (SROI) Framework for a social enterprise committed to harnessing the power of new technology to increase access to transcriptions within the UK criminal justice system.• Freelance Investigative Reporters and Editors (FIRE): advised senior leadership on organizational growth strategy for innovative NGO supporting freelance investigative journalists.

New York, Ny

Boutique strategy & management consulting firm helping nonprofit and philanthropic organizations increase effectiveness and impact.Recent clients and projects include:• Peter Kiewit Foundation: helped develop a 5-year strategic plan for $500M foundation, clarifying goals, program areas, objectives, and timeline for implementation.• Leadership Enterprise for African Development (LEAD): advised senior management on overall strategy and interim program development for joint Harvard and Yale University African research and capacity building institute.• Tipping Point Community: advised senior leadership on development of management assistance and partnership strategy for a grant-making organization that fights poverty in the San Francisco Bay Area.• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: provided project management and program development for intervention program to reduce the spread of HIV among young Black MSM in the San Francisco Bay Area.• Gay Straight Alliance Network (GSAN): developed program level strategies for CDC funded project to increase the capacity of schools and community-based organizations to create safe spaces and improve health and educational outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth.

New York, Ny

Management consultancy focused on clients in the social service, education, and cultural sectors.Clients and projects included:• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (National): advised senior management on fundraising strategies and alumni engagement resulting in increased engagement in national movement• Global Business Coalition/DC Department of Health: project lead for social marketing campaign aimed at interrupting HIV transmission rates among African American youth in Washington DC• Project Word: advised project director on issues related to overall strategy and organizational development for a media diversity/investigative journalism initiative focused on social justice topics• L'Oréal/UNESCO/Global Business Coalition: project managed launch of one of the largest HIV/AIDS mobilization campaigns in U.S. history• Gallery Nine 5: served as interim director of external affairs for contemporary art gallery; Developed and implemented the gallery’s philanthropic partnership plan

Key projects included:• Advised senior faculty and administrative leadership on innovative approaches to core curriculum at top-tier business schools resulting in a change to NYU Stern’s core curriculum• Advised NYU Stern senior leadership on strategies to enhance its Social Enterprise program to strengthen its competitive positioning and increase the visibility of its offerings• Managed school-wide relationships with external rankings publications (WSJ, Forbes, Financial Times)• Developed and implemented new processes for gathering and submitting data for school-wide ranking surveys, leading to improved results including taking The Aspen Institute’s survey from no ranking at all to a top 10 ranking

San Francisco Bay Area

Social venture capital fund founded by George Roberts from Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR). REDF works with a portfolio of nonprofit organizations that employ low-income individuals in market-based business ventures • Led strategic planning and implementation of organization's knowledge management system• Oversaw selection and implementation of new fundraising database• Developed financial database to better track and measure portfolio performance

New York, Ny

Private equity firm focused on raising capital for small to mid-sized companies • Led team of four analysts in charge of business plan evaluation and presentation to investment committee.• Prepared and delivered new client presentations to senior management• Conducted due diligence of companies seeking seed-level financing• Researched and prepared competitive analyses across various industries and sectors

• Project leader for nationwide financial assessment engagement• Prepared allocation and investment analysis of over $100 million for UBS PaineWebber, Inc.• Provided investment advisory services for high-net worth clients including cash flow analyses, asset allocations, investment performance reviews and stock option analyses• Worked with portfolio managers and client attorneys to execute investment transactions

• Developed and implemented global English training initiatives for multinational corporations• Defined training goals, curriculum and evaluation systems• Created new staff positions, interviewed and hired candidates, and supervised staff of five

Master Of Public Policy And Administration (M.P.A.), Advanced Management & Finance

Activities and Societies: SIPA Consulting Club, Net Impact, SIPA Spectrum (Board member)

Political Economy And International Development

Certificate In Executive And Team Coaching

Ba, International Affairs

Activities and Societies: Treasurer, International Students Alliance Founding Member, LGBT Alumni Association

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