• Provided strategic planning, collaborative building, community engagement, and organizational management support to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and social enterprises.• Evaluated organizational policies and practices through an equity lens, guide the process to develop and implement corrective actions, and facilitate diversity, equity & inclusion training for leadership and staff.• Coached emerging community leaders on their journey from idea to impact

• Oversaw the establishment of a citizen-led community development organization, ushering board leadership and staff from visioning to impact realization.• Designed and managed the implementation of a 1-year fellowship geared toward innovative grassroots leadership development, producing 100+ alumni who currently serve in various leadership capacities (i.e., elected officials, nonprofit boards, social enterprise start-ups, etc.).• Formulated and oversaw programs designed to increase community engagement and civic participation by addressing systemic and cultural barriers, including a small grants program that has produced over 50 citizen-led community impact projects to date.• Developed and facilitated a year-long listening tour and strategic planning process to foster the co-creation of a regional vision for the future, engaging over 1200 citizens, and resulting in the development of 6 citizen-led groups that focus on implementing policies for positive change.• Catalyzed the development of a regional Social Equity Network based on principles of collaborative leadership and collective impact to create physical and psychological space for the creation of a social justice action plan for the region. • Spearheaded the collective effort to create a community impact center based on the “Nonprofit Centers Network” model to provide shared space, services, and resources for nonprofit organizations and social enterprises. • Streamlined programs geared toward leadership development and community engagement, resulting in strategic partnerships with area organizations and government offices for which staff regularly provides trainings and workshops.• Fostered the adoption of inclusive collaboration among community partners by helping key stakeholders realize the effectiveness of working together towards a common goal.• Applied innovative public relations strategies and used public speaking opportunities to establish the organization’s brand and reputation.

• Established and led the Women’s Economic Equity Advisory Council which is a collaborative effort to provide career support services to economically distressed women through skill development, coaching, and material support.• Launched the community’s first “Responsible Fatherhood Task Force”, which is a cross-sector partnership that promotes and supports paternal engagement with families at risk for abuse and/or neglect.• Expanded the Vance County Family Resource Center to include fatherhood programming, career coaching, a fitness center, and clothing closet.• Established the Warren County Family Resource Center to help and partnered with the Head Start program in four counties to increase accessibility of essential services to families in rural areas.• Managed the organization’s first rebranding efforts in over 35 years, establishing a social media presence to expand outreach and increase impact.• Provided quality professional development training for every department within the organization to build confidence and equip attendees with tools to help thrive.• Served as 1st lieutenant to the CEO, providing support in matters of operations, personnel, and strategic planning.

• Contributed to the development of a multi-million-dollar fundraising plan for the construction of a state-of-the-art library, gallery, and performance hall.• Preserved over $200K during a construction campaign through diligent resource management.