As the Vice President of Development at Tanager, I provide strategic leadership, vision, planning, and oversight of comprehensive development efforts for a mission-driven organization that provides services to children and families that inspires, empowers, and heals. I have nearly a decade of non-profit leadership experience. I value building strong relationships with donors and corporate partners, as a way to create meaningful ways to for them to engage in our mission, programs, and services.I am an innovative, systems thinker with the strategic ability to create processes, programs, and solve problems. Experienced and dynamic public speaker on topics related to leadership, mental health, resilience, youth development, and family empowerment. empowering youth and families by cultivating resilience.