• Founder of Children’s Museum of Oswego, drove organization from first meeting to 501(c)(3) in 8 months.• Spearheaded capital campaign to raise $1.8 million to fund building renovation, exhibit design and fabrication.• Directs all day-to-day operations, including staffing, HR, facility maintenance and visitor experience• Prepares budgets for approval, oversees all financial accounts and reports to Board of Trustees• Extensive experience with grant writing• In charge of all fund development, including meetings with potential donors and coordinating funding appeals• Serves as community advocate to inform donors, businesses, community groups, and government agencies about educational value, available programs, and program policies.• Serves as Emerging Museum Ambassador to the Association of Children's Museums – facilitates monthly meet-ups with Executive Directors of children’s museum across the U.S. to discuss best practices