As Chief Strategy Officer, I oversee the planning, development and execution of Hunger Task Force’s strategic plan, financial and resource development, and all agency programmatic activities. I manage the Development, Communications & Marketing, Advocacy, Food and Senior Services Departments and am responsible for driving innovation, creating partnerships and fostering community collaboration while upholding Hunger Task Force’s mission, brand and values.

As Director of Development, I am responsible for overseeing Hunger Task Force's fundraising, marketing, public relations, volunteer program and community events. I manage a talented and dedicated team that focuses on building strong partnerships, delivering excellent donor stewardship and bringing together the people and resources to end hunger in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin.

As Grants & Development Officer, I was responsible for managing all funding requests, grant writing and donor reporting across all areas of Hunger Task Force, including the food bank, advocacy department and the Hunger Task Force Farm. In addition, I was responsible for the development of individual donor relationships, annual giving program and planned giving strategies.In this role I also served as the agency’s copy editor for all newsletters, annual reports and publications, managed… Show more As Grants & Development Officer, I was responsible for managing all funding requests, grant writing and donor reporting across all areas of Hunger Task Force, including the food bank, advocacy department and the Hunger Task Force Farm. In addition, I was responsible for the development of individual donor relationships, annual giving program and planned giving strategies.In this role I also served as the agency’s copy editor for all newsletters, annual reports and publications, managed Hunger Task Force’s social media accounts, and developed creative content for our agency’s publications, website, social media and Interstate 94 signboard. Along with my team, I planned and executed signature events and large-scale food drives with community partners. Show less

Provided writing services for organizations ranging from corporate medical clients to fledgling nonprofits. Published over 150 documents in all shapes and forms, including grant proposals, medical journal reviews and needs assessments.

As Research Technician, I managed the day-to-day operations of a Pharmacology research lab, including cell line maintenance and general lab up-keep. I executed experimental protocols in molecular biology, confocal microscopy and electrophysiology, and co-authored two research papers in Nature Neuroscience and the Journal of Neurochemistry.