Managed all aspects of the Graduate Nurse Education (GNE) Demonstration Project, a $15 million dollar pilot project funded by the Affordable Care Act to increase the number of primary care providers across the United States.

Collaborated with UN agencies and international NGOs to advocate for international support to human rights defenders (HRDs) in Nepal; conducted political analyses of current situation; obtained emergency grant funding for human rights defender; tracked organizational finances; and wrote/distributed monthly activity reports.

Managed projects, established relationships and collaborated with media, federal congressional offices, grasstops and grassroots on Farm Bill and Climate Equity campaigns. Other activities included intern/volunteer management; conducting issue-based trainings/presentations on agriculture & climate policy; and coordinating lobbying efforts.

Implemented the Sierra Club’s clean water campaign, focused on a lawsuit against Cincinnati/Hamilton County for violating the Clean Water Act with sewage overflows into waterways and residents’ basements. Campaign victory resulted in $1.5 billion commitment for sewer system improvements. In addition, organized communities; managed all communication and outreach; managed grants and reports; conducted limited fundraising and paralegal responsibilities.

Organized low-income communities around crime, drugs and affordable housing issues by following traditional grassroots organizing methods including knocking on doors, gauging community interest in issues and building community leaders