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Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Oversees the philanthropic arm of Vitalant, one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply. Manages a national development team driving philanthropy to support the safety and volume of the nation's blood supply and Vitalant's specialized laboratory services, biotherapies and cutting-edge research through the Vitalant Research Institute and Innovation Center.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Led a comprehensive transformation of the Foundation as President resulting in over $260M raised and representing a 300% increase in philanthropic revenue helping the Barrow Neurological Institute treat thousands of patients and save countless lives over an eight year tenure. During this time, the Barrow Neurological Foundation was the leading fundraiser in the entire CommonSpirit/Dignity Health system and CommonSpirit's 2020 Foundation of the Year besting over 80 other foundations within the philanthropic network.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Led and managed an advancement team of 20 across 23 schools in managing annual fund, capital campaigns and unrestricted investments for Great Hearts along with driving marketing and public relations strategies for Arizona's largest Charter Management Organization. Created a new organizational structure to address and optimize business opportunities across the Great Hearts network including the identification of incremental revenue streams and a data driven model to track efficacy. Led the overall rebranding process to establish new mission, positioning, brand architecture and naming convention to position Great Hearts for future growth.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Supervisory responsibility for a myriad of functions including: fundraising, marketing, public relations, education and community engagement, patron services, finance, information technology, and volunteer groups for the largest performing arts organization in Arizona. Assisted in restoring financial stability to nearly bankrupt organization, transforming a structural budget deficit into a $3 million surplus with the first operating surplus in fifteen years. Increased overall revenue by 74 % and contributed revenue by 107%. Secured seven figure donations and multi-year pledges. Rebranded the organization with a new website, electronic marketing and public relations strategy leading to record ticket sales. Rejuvenated community engagement through strategic partnerships with government officials, private donors, grant organizations and community stakeholders. Expanded educational and cultural outreach with revenue generating programs. A Rocky Mountain Emmy Ward winning producer I garnered significant national and local media coverage for the Symphony.

Phoenix, Us

Developed and managed fundraising, communications, marketing and public relations strategy for a broad range of business and political clients on a local and national level. Managed major gift fundraising activities for The Phoenix Symphony. Managed a Congressional campaign and raised more money than all competitors combined plus garnered national media attention. Provided media training to clients. Produced national news stories for a variety of clients including Fox News Channel, ABC News and NBC News.

New York , Us

Developed relationships with a wide variety of sources, subject matter experts, and leading figures in local and national politics and public policy. Coordinated coverage of major breaking new stories with national impact. Wrote and produced network specials. Trained and mentored new staff and developed internship program.Researched, wrote and produced daily live and taped television coverage of major events.

West Hollywood, California, Us

Strategic media and public relations strategy for local and national clients.Created crisis communications plans and issue management strategy.Wrote press releases, position papers, editorials and public announcements for public figures and government agencies.Managed event coordination.

New York, Ny, Us

NBC's America's Talking and NBC Network, Los Angeles Bureau

Englewood Cliffs, Nj, Us

West Coast editorial and line producer for NBC cable network, America's talking. Produced a live, two-hour, cable nightly news program.

Provided strategic communications for chief executive.Drafted news releases, Op-Eds., and public announcements and served as liaison with media.Managed events including news conferences, town hall meetings, grass roots and constituent services.Coordinated statewide special events and volunteer efforts including events for returning Gulf War veterans and environmental cleanup efforts. Liaison to state government press officers and media. Coordinated press and community events.

Ba, Communications/Political Science

The Women’S Leadership Forum

Executive Education Program For Nonprofit Leaders

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