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Portland, OR, US

• Lead comprehensive succession planning initiatives for major organizations, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and seamless leadership transitions.
• Deliver neuroscience-based executive coaching to a diverse range of clients—from rising NGO leaders to senior executives.
• Partnering with the CEO of a leading firm to future-proof the leadership team through structured talent assessments, 360 evaluations, and targeted coaching, enhancing leadership alignment and readiness for strategic.
• Facilitated conflict resolution among senior leaders, resulting in mission alignment, clarified roles, and structured plans for shared leadership evaluation.

Spokane, WA, US

• Led organizational transformation initiatives, including strategic planning and communications, driving process improvements and aligning leadership with key business goals.
• Facilitated over 80+ regular and ad hoc client meetings, ensuring clear communication and delivering actionable outcomes that enhanced organizational performance.
• Enhanced leadership effectiveness in senior executives through 12-session coaching programs, strengthening their adaptability during significant organizational changes.
• Expanded company reach by managing client relationships, developing business opportunities, and negotiating contracts, successfully entering three new sectors and launching a new service area.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Secured over $3 million annually in sales of leadership development programs targeting Fortune 500 executives by co-developing winning pitches and proposals with senior partners in small, high-impact teams, and.
• Delivered coaching and talent assessment trainings, facilitated focus groups, and conducted 360 assessments, offering actionable insights that elevated team performance.
• Managed an external PR team, driving brand visibility and strengthening market positioning through strategic campaigns and media outreach.
• Accelerated high-level engagement success by creating a pitch deck library and instituting tracking systems, leading to a more efficient and scalable business development process.

Portland, US

• Led strategic planning, marketing, communications, and business development initiatives, partnering with clients such as the Pew Charitable Trust and Portland State University, while also working across sectors.
• Secured a $28 million construction contract through a winning proposal, demonstrating business development expertise and fostering long-term client relationships.
• Directed a high-profile international campaign featuring a National Geographic Explorer, elevating visibility and media engagement for a major foundation.

Corvallis, OR, US

• Recognized as a leader in sustainable food and agriculture, I was elected to the Board of Oregon Tilth, a global leader in organic certification of food and fiber, where I led policy advocacy and certification.

• Conducted research and provided support for programs advancing development of business solutions to global environmental problems.

US

• Researched and analyzed pending legislation for the Energy & Commerce and Science & Technology Committees, providing policy briefings and strategic advice.
• Drafted speeches, press releases, and record statements for public communication and official records.
• Met with constituents and interest groups to gather and track concerns, relaying key insights to the office and the Legislative Director.

• Developed and executed marketing campaigns for clients such as Organic Valley, Yolo Colorhouse, and the Portland Farmers Market, increasing visibility through targeted press releases, Op-Eds, and marketing materials.
• Analyzed media coverage and industry trends, refining strategies that enhanced client positioning in the green building, fair trade, and organic food sectors.

• Directed operations across production, sales, logistics, and customer relationships, ensuring smooth workflows and sustainable growth.
• Led the transition of a 100-year-old family ranch from conventional to sustainable grass-fed beef production, building a consumer brand and launching a direct-to-market sales program.
• Cultivated customer relationships and established retail partnerships through farmers' markets, resulting in a 30% annual increase in the grass-fed herd each year.

US

• Created a popular biweekly Page 1 column for local daily with a circulation of 14,000.
• Articles focused on the intersection between humans and ecology, especially food, agriculture, and rural development.

New York, NY, US

• Worked closely with a team of Nobel Peace Prize recipients to advance disarmament initiatives and support conflict survivors through research, reporting, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinated a research network of 100+ contributors across 95 countries, integrating input from journalists, academics, and institutions.

Master'S Of Environmental Management, Green Business

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Literature