Seasoned nonprofit strategist partnering with mission-driven organizations to achieve sustainable growth and maximize impact. Expert in crafting and executing effective fundraising strategies, cultivating long-term donor relationships, and securing grants through compelling narratives. Skilled in developing robust strategic plans and creating innovative programs that drive mission fulfillment. Dedicated to empowering nonprofits to surpass their goals, secure vital funding, and create lasting positive change in their communities. Proven track record of transforming organizational visions into tangible results and expanding reach. My approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on implementation, ensuring that nonprofits not only envision success but achieve it consistently. Committed to fostering a culture of philanthropy and organizational excellence that propels nonprofits to new heights of impact and sustainability.

• Represent the organization and serve as chief spokesperson publicly at events, conferences, and Meals on Wheels by ACC’s mission• Provide timely reports and apprise the Board and leadership of budget, program, legal, and development matters• Lead and participate in fund development plans and strategies to raise and leverage funds to extend Meals on Wheels by ACC’s reach, including direct mail, special events, solicitations, and planned giving•Proactively build strategic relationships and partnerships for the sustainability and advancement of Meals on Wheels by ACC’s mission• Oversee the preparation, monitoring, and administration of program budgets in accordance with fiscal regulations, policies, and proceduresKey Contributions:• While serving as the President of Meals on Wheels California (MOWCA), I worked with Board members and lobbyists to advocate for $40 million in infrastructure funds and an additional $35 million in funds for meals, which was included in the State Budget • Awarded $4.2 million from the Agency on Aging Area 4 and $750,000 from Congressman Ami Bera’s Community Project Funding to support the development of a meal production facility•Garnered over $2.8 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to provide 60,000 meals a month to Sacramento County seniors impacted by the pandemic •Partnered with the City of Sacramento and six local restaurants to serve 5,755 meals per week to support seniors sheltering in place at 21 apartment complexes. Established the organization’s first fund development plan and legacy giving campaign •Successfully revamped the organization’s direct mail fundraising program with Lautman Maska Neill & Company, netting over $1.1 million for FY 19-20 (a 120% increase from FY 18-19)

• Upon hire, evaluated the organizational structure and hired the organization’s first Director of Operations and Training Manager• Responsible for overall management of agency finances including acting as primary check signatory; working with agency accounting staff to ensure the use of appropriate protocols for bookkeeping; billing for county reimbursement; and financial reporting to the Board of Directors and agency funders• Lead external relations to leverage partnerships with government leaders, foundations, community-based organizations, and volunteers• Work with the Board of Directors, staff, youth, and other stakeholders to develop agency outcomes and services that meet the needs of the Rainbow Community Center’s clients• Lead agency team-building efforts including facilitating staff meetings, trainings, and establishing expanded opportunities for staff trainings and development• Develop a set of recommended activities to raise community awareness of, and support for, the issues of the LGBTQ community and the role of the Center in addressing these needsKey Contributions:• Secured $360,000 in federal funding in less than four months to serve LGBTQ youth victims of crime experiencing homelessness in Contra Costa County• On-boarded Moss CPA, a full-service accounting firm, to support the organization in recapturing $150,000 in accounts receivable, and to provide structured tax, payroll, and accounting services• Applied for and received $90,000 in foundation grants, $22,000 in County contracts, and $65,000 in contracts with Pittsburg Unified District and the Contra Costa County Office of Education• Successfully established new end-of-year giving strategy with social media consultants that led to raising $20,000 in individual donations

Serve as Executive Director of a 24-hour crisis line for California's runaway, homeless and disconnected youth while managing a $844K budget. Oversee the planning, strategy, and coordination of legislative advocacy activities as governed by the California Coalition for Youth legislative platform. Empower board of directors promoting critical thinking, historical and analytical reflection on public policy and advocacy issues.•Increased California Coalition for Youth’s conference attendance by 65% and conference revenue by $11,573 through advertising events on social media platforms, the local paper, and eblasts to community partners•Gained an additional $466K for FY 17-18 through meeting with funding agency to advocate for additional funds to effectively operate the 24-hour crisis line•Increased individual and board giving by 90% in 4 months by participating in online crowdfunding events and employee giving programs. Advancement of board giving by sending monthly giving reminders and one-on-one meetings with a board consisting of 20 members•Diversified funding for the organization through securing grants from the Sierra Health Foundation, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Golden 1 Credit Union, and the California Endowment•Increased the organization's cash flow by recovering over $55K from cost-reimbursement contracts that had been neglected• Increased individual and board giving by 90% in 4 months

• Oversaw the development and management of a leading-edge organization supporting Alameda County’s current and former foster and probation youth to achieve successful transitions to adulthood and independent living. Also spearheads the implementation of all HR policies and practices.• Ensured 100% administrative compliance with the State of California’s Department of Social Services Licensing regulations and requirements.• Took leadership initiative to evaluate and assess operations to uncover opportunities for corrective actions as well as process and quality improvements to ensure organizational effectiveness.• Designed and deployed information services including applications, infrastructure, and security while also taking charge of vendor management as well as staff training and development.Key Contributions:• Hired HCEB to provide property management services for three housing facilities and the GROW training center resulting in $60K annual cost savings in maintenance and staffing expenses.• Managed web/graphic design firm and vendor, Noble Image, to implement a responsive web design and to migrate existing site to WordPress.• Directed All Covered, an IT solutions enterprise, in designing and deploying a technology business plan including risk mitigation, fortified security, and asset protection.• Slashed IT service costs by empowering end-users to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently. Contracted with an IT liaison to implement the IT self-service model.• Hand-selected Social Solutions Global to roll out an online data management system, Apricot, to create aggregate reports to compare client progress and assess program outcomes.• Proved vital to enrolling the organization in ADP’s HR Management Program to ensure efficient and effective HR practices, protocols, and procedures. • Partnered with a pro-bono architect and contractors to design and build new office space.

• Oversaw a $2.5M annual budget while also recruiting, training, coaching, and directing 150 seasonal employees.• Ensured cost-effectiveness and seamless operations of a 13.5-acre camp facility for adults and children with special needs. Coordinated summer programming for 800 participants, school-year programming involving 850 attendees, as well as a special needs science and travel camp.• Manifested innovative programs to meet target demographic needs and requirements, maximize capability, maintain regulatory and accreditation compliance, and to strengthen QA standards.

• Proved vital to winning a $400K grant to develop mission-critical YWCA programs from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.• Directed multiple services of the non-profit organization such as legal advocacy, youth education, shelter services, and 40-hour domestic violence training. • Innovated and implemented new programs to support male survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in order to broaden and diversify the population serviced.• Coached, trained, mentored, and supervised program managers performing project execution.• Garnered recognition for achieving $120K annual cost savings by relocating the emergency shelter into a proactive, collaborative partnership with a neighboring shelter.

• Made value-added contributions to the organization’s ability and efficacy in supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child or elder abuse by formulating strategic partnerships.• Supervised BSW interns and social workers while also drafting grant proposals and formulating community partnerships with collaborative leadership tactics.• Headed $1.1M in OVW grants and consulted with partners on how to effectively expand and improve the organization’s programs and services.

• Founded a 501(c)(3) to advance opportunities for foster youth within the Sacramento region. Secured over $100,000 in community grants, sponsorships, in-kind donations, and services. Developed an independent living skills class, CAHSEE tutoring program, and scholarship fund.• Directed all fundraising activities and served 2,000+ youth through the organization’s toy drives, backpack drives, and emancipation kit program.

• Proved vital to the support of foster and at-risk youth by identifying candidates for the AB167, AB490, AB12, and the California Dream Act.• Took leadership initiative to serve as a key liaison between the school district and student support services within the Los Rios Community College District.• Developed and delivered a weekly teaching curriculum to support 150 foster youth in developing valuable, independent living skills in support of self-sufficiency.• Collaborated with neighboring school districts, human service agencies, probation officers/Department of Corrections, group homes, foster family agencies, therapists, and AB12 social workers.

The San Juan Unified School District's comprehensive Bridges After-School Program provides FREE academic intervention and pro-social enrichment in a safe and positive environment. The Bridges After-School Program currently serves 2,000 students grades 1st-12th at 34 elementary schools, 5 middle schools and 1 high school across the district. Students realize academic success through the implementation of each of the four components of the program: academic support, enrichment/disguised learning, pro-social skills/recreation, and parent support and empowerment.