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Burlington, IA, US

New York, NY, US

Reimagined and executed a new strategic direction including a quick pivot to virtual classes and the recruitment of new Board & Strategic Advisors members.Created new fundraising strategies including a membership program & new corporate partnerships.Maximized operational systems, budget and staff to support a new organizational direction.

Miami, FL, US

Led national programs department including managing a dispersed team of 30 employees.Launched a national expansion effort that led to eight new state programs and over two million in new revenue. Managed staff development efforts including launching a new internal leadership program. Initiated and developed national corporate and foundation relationships.

Miami, FL, US

Oversaw operations of eight state offices including over 40 employees and budgets in excess of 10 million.Led hiring, managing and evaluation of development staff including professional development strategies.Support local efforts by providing leadership to volunteers board including strategic and fundraising support.

The Franco Group is a public affairs and community relations firm that provides strategic counsel, creative solutions and tactical support to allow clients to achieve their most ambitious goals. Our services are based on superior knowledge of the community, deep understanding of the issues and a commitment to results.

Tampa, Florida, US

• Responsible for organizational direction on key initiatives including hiring and developing teams, managing multiple budgets and communicating progress to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Led $1.6 million transportation campaign including developing strategy, hiring consultant teams, engaging community leaders, and working with volunteers.
• Initiated and advanced multiple regional legislative priorities by navigating complex political environments on the federal, state and local levels.
• Engaged Board of Directors and civic leaders on various policy and advocacy efforts, including organizing and activating the regional legislative delegation.

Miami, FL, US

• Supervised eight state offices including 40 employees, various state and private grants, fundraising events and employee training; served on national fundraising teams including Hyannis Port Challenge ($1.8 million).
• Established new offices in three states through board member recruitment, leveraging political relationships and engaging various stakeholders.
• Coordinated national staff training conference for 120 staff members and national student conference for 1,500 students.

Miami, FL, US

• Generated funds and managed an annual budget of $600,000 by establishing and managing a strong Advisory Board, special events and state and private grants; recruited, mentored, trained, evaluated and supervised a staff.
• Expanded programs 75% to serve 3,000 students by actively partnering with the Department of Education, local teachers and other stakeholders.

Second-in-command to Legislator; conducted targeted research, analysis and policy briefings to prepare for hearings on critical legislative issues.

Master Public Administration

Bs, Environmental Studies

Study Abroad- Zimbabwe

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Studies