Provide grantmaking operations, technical assistance, and training for programmatic staff at Humanity United and Humanity United Action, HU's 501(c)(4) sister organization

Oversaw strategic grantmaking and operations within Coleman's Health and Rehabilitation program, as well as co-led the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities programAdditionally, worked in close partnership with Coleman's leadership and program team on grantmaking and programmatic initiatives across all funding priorities to advance the Foundation’s goals

Collaborated with philanthropic and social impact partners to build, structure, and amplify the impact of various social sector projectsProvided thought partnership and operational expertise to fiscally sponsored projects and nonprofit executives on grantmaking, compliance, fundraising support, and financial management Client projects covered a range of issue areas, including census equity, violence prevention, and public interest technology

Prior to a COVID-19-related layoff, fostered a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy as a frontline engagement director by activating and cultivating communities of alumni, students, donors, and families

The Center for Asian Health Equity (CAHE) is a unique academic and community partnership between the University of Chicago and Asian Health Coalition, a community-based organization dedicated to the study of AANHPI health and disparities.---Participated in the Center for Asian Health Equity's leadership team to develop new and oversee existing state- and federally funded health promotion programs, in addition to managing day-to-day operations of the organizationLed efforts in procuring over $2M in grants from federal agencies and private foundations, as well as providing subgrants and technical assistance to community partners to build their capacity Moreover, implemented national community engagement strategies for AANHPI populations as the Program Lead in the NIH-funded All of Us Research Program, which is a key element of the Precision Medicine Initiative

Oversaw the day-to-day operations and developed strategic plans for all community behavioral health programs, as well as implemented student training programs, such as the Program in Research for Outstanding Minority Young Scientists (PROMYS) at the Center for Asian Health Equity

Managed external relations and development efforts for the Center for Asian Healthy, in addition to spearheading special projects, such as the CDC-funded Midwest Minority Health Equity Conference as the Conference Director

Managed relationships with employers, alumni, parents, and donors, as well as partnered with various campus partners to create student career development opportunities and programming at the Office of Career AdvancementIndustry portfolio consisted of international, healthcare, and STEM employersAdditionally served as an adviser for first-generation college students

Managed the substance use prevention and treatment program and provided technical assistance to community partners

Training placement at the Center for Health Policy and Public Health, Institute of Social Research - Babes-Bolyai UniversityPrimary focus: stigma and discrimination, youth psychology