Building for-profit and non-profit businesses with stronger programs; expanded operations; research and publications; professional development tools; the full grants lifecycle and contract compliance. Strategize for developing robust community partnerships, including identifying and prioritizing the network of key community, elected and business leaders.

Contribute to and edit primers, informational documents, concept papers and guidelines to improve the use of residential services for youth in out-of-home care; reduce the use of seclusion and restraint practices by residential facilities serving children and youth in out-of-home care. Contributing member of the team preparing a non-profit organization for accreditation by the state agency to serve youth with special needs. Helped establish non-profit entity and design initial programs. Grant… Show more Contribute to and edit primers, informational documents, concept papers and guidelines to improve the use of residential services for youth in out-of-home care; reduce the use of seclusion and restraint practices by residential facilities serving children and youth in out-of-home care. Contributing member of the team preparing a non-profit organization for accreditation by the state agency to serve youth with special needs. Helped establish non-profit entity and design initial programs. Grant writing. Show less

*Manage the Grants Department and oversee awards for compliance. *Research new opportunities, determine mission alignment, write and submit funding requests to government, private and philanthropic entities to support the organization’s $23M annual budget*Work with Finance and program managers to create budgets sufficient to operate programs*Manage data tracking tools and financial requirements to ensure programs maintain contract compliance in performance and budget*Work with… Show more *Manage the Grants Department and oversee awards for compliance. *Research new opportunities, determine mission alignment, write and submit funding requests to government, private and philanthropic entities to support the organization’s $23M annual budget*Work with Finance and program managers to create budgets sufficient to operate programs*Manage data tracking tools and financial requirements to ensure programs maintain contract compliance in performance and budget*Work with program teams to explore needs and aligned funding sources*Explore opportunities for new initiatives and program expansion while maintaining mission alignment*Liaise with area elected officials and their staff in discussions to further client service, and build awareness of agency programs and impact*Worked with city attorney's office and local elected officials to secure 25-year lease for agency site *Participated in 2017 agency strategic planning process, offering a voice on community and board engagement to fulfill organizational objectives*Using my role on the Public Policy Subcommittee to help build a better Los Angeles through small and sweeping policy implementation. Show less

HIAS Chicago provides refugees and immigrants with citizenship services and community integration assistance. Managed the organization through Board transition, redesigned Board giving and donor expectations, and migration to current technology to enhance client services. Worked in coalition with more than thirty agencies to advance fair and just immigration reform legislation and practices at the state and federal levels.

The Brady PAC Illinois works in support of individuals who work towards sensible gun laws, and fundraises for political strategy around the issue of gun violence in Illinois.

Recruited to shape, fund, promote and implement a new international family strengthening initiative. Responsible for grant writing, establishing policies and procedures, operations manual, database management; staff training; participation in media and social marketing efforts.

Child welfare organization serving youth in/at risk of involvement with the child welfare system (including the intersections of juvenile justice and special education) and their families. Roles included case management, program development, community engagement, issue education, grant writing, youth leadership development, government relations. Led partnerships with municipalities and Chicago neighborhoods for successful public-private partnerships and client-focused service.