New Narrative offers professional coaching services in support of clients' personal and professional goals as well as the DISC behavioral assessment. New Narrative also works with organizations and companies to help clients strategize, work more harmoniously together, and execute through facilitation, synthesis, program design, and relationship management strategies. Specific focus on nonprofit and community development/based organizations and socially-minded companies and enterprises.Visit my website at www.yournewnarrative.com

Modern Health is a global mental health benefits solution for employees. It covers the full spectrum of mental well-being needs through both evidence-based technology and professional support within a single platform, so that mental well-being is accessible to an entire workforce. Whether an employee wants to proactively manage stress or treat depression, Modern Health guides people to the right level of care and helps companies save money in engagement and healthcare costs.

Venture For America (VFA) is a nonprofit startup that recruits, selects, and trains highly talented recent college grads, places them at startups in emerging US cities for two years of hands-on experience, and provides them with access to the network and resources to become company builders and job creators.

Two of Pittsburgh's original co-working spaces, Start Uptown and Revv Oakland, merged to form Avenu. Avenu is a nonprofit, community-based coworking campus, committed to promoting inclusive innovation, responsible neighborhood revitalization, and a broad-based, robust entrepreneurial culture in Pittsburgh.

NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania creates greater neighborhood wealth through accessible financial education, coaching, and community leadership development.Developed and managed NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania (NWWPA)'s community building and engagement programming, most notably the Leadership Development Collaboratory and Fund My Future. Also assisted with fundraising activities for these programs. Specific work included:The development and implementation of a community leadership development curriculum and a cohort coaching program;Recruitment and selection of cohort members;Active participant in the ongoing industry-wide dialogue on the approach to leadership development in the Pittsburgh community development sector;Oversaw the operations and expansion of Fund My Future, an incentive-based child savings account program designed to help families save for college or other post secondary expenses.

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of PCRG’s member services area, including the development and management of initiatives related to community development, small business relationships, community safety, and member development. This involved working collaboratively with PCRG member organizations, public officials, and other nonprofit and for-profit partners to address local issues and opportunities that impact neighborhood revitalization through policy, advocacy, programming, and project management.The hallmark duty in this role was the planning and coordination of all aspects of PCRG's Annual Community Development Summit, including raising $211K in sponsorship, advertising, and ticket sales revenue. The Summit is recognized as the premier community development conference for the region and attracts approximately 600 participants for two days of learning, networking, and sharing best practices. It features dynamic keynote presentations by nationally renowned speakers; panels and presentations led by industry experts; mobile workshops highlighting innovative community development initiatives throughout Greater Pittsburgh; and an evening reception and awards ceremony to connect with friends and colleagues.

Primary focus on targeted recruiting strategies, public education, and community relations initiatives. Professional duties included:• Developed a long term strategic plan for the division• Handled advertisements, promotions, and media relations• Identified and scheduled community engagement opportunities and events• Established professional relationships with key political and community stakeholders• Assisted with division budgeting and financial forecasting

Acted on behalf of the policy initiatives of Council by overseeing the daily operations of the borough, wrote several successful grant applications (approximately $500,000 in funding received) and worked on business and community development plans as the Community Development Chair of the Allegheny Together Program. Professional duties included:• Managed official borough correspondence• Oversaw borough contracts• Planned major fundraising event that raised $10,000 in sponsorship funds• Researched and reported on various policies • Administered the accounts payable department• Handled constituent complaints

Developed and managed the University's Leadership in Action program, coordinated and facilitated the University’s Emerging Leaders Program, and directed University-wide marketing campaigns for program registration. Professional duties included:• Curriculum design and implementation for programs and workshops to encourage leadership development and critical thinking techniques • Team/group management and supervision • Special event planning • Preparation of program material

Promoted organization to various stakeholders, planned and coordinated the first annual Congress of Neighboring Communities, and researched issues related to the 36 communities that compose CONNECT. Professional duties included: • Developed conference, presentation, and meeting materials• Extensive community outreach to local municipalities and political stakeholders

Researched key constituent issues, proofread communication materials, and handled written and telephone responses to constituent inquiries and concerns. Professional duties included:• Worked with contentious constituencies in a professional manner • Maintained office organization and file arrangement

• Managed and led a staff of 12; conducted interviewing, hiring, and dismissing of employees• Developed a budget over $630,000 and oversaw its responsible appropriations• Coordinated production of inter-office communications and public media messages• Acted as chief spokesperson of students to university administration and community• Led reorganization and implementation of new student government and campus programming• Planned major campus-wide event• Sole student representative of various university wide committees including the University Strategic Planning Steering Committee and Ohio House Bill 251, which dealt with energy conservation