I support the library's outreach and partnership efforts and help to develop relevant programming that attempts to meet the needs of all of our patrons.

I was responsible for developing, branding and facilitating all events and projects related to Generac’s commitment to the community. I enjoyed building on and growing a tradition of giving back. I also supported strategic employee engagement efforts from "fun days' to longer term initiatives that increase engagement. Community relations at Generac also included: manufacturing branding, corporate giving programs, and employee facilitated giving through our successful Generac Gives program. I also oversaw the day-to-day management of sustaining Generac's presence and mission of being a valued neighbor and strong manufacturer in the community.

The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) is a Washington DC based, non-profit, non-partisan research organization ("think tank") devoted to showing the impact of state and federal tax changes by income level. I developed targeted communication and outreach strategies designed to share ITEP's results with reporters, lawmakers, and interested stakeholders. I successfully leveraged relationships, executed social media campaigns, maintained e-lists and website content.

Using the organization's complex tax incidence model to show the impact of state tax changes, I provided analyses for proposed tax changes in midwestern states. I produced high quality state specific analyses and was very successful at translating the model's complex results into easy to understand language for community groups, state legislators, and advocates.I led efforts to promote reports by coordinating with state groups, editing press releases, and promoting our work to national stakeholders. I provided legislative testimony, presented on tax issues to advocacy groups, and authored articles for ITEP's blog and newsletter.

I utilized the organization's complex tax incidence model to show the impact state tax changes have on individuals and families at all income levels. I conducted in-depth quantitative analyses of state tax policies in 18 states. I built relationships and collaborated with 40 state and 10 national policy groups.

Kidsave International is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding children permanent families. During my time with the organization, Kidsave brought orphans from Russia and Kazakhstan to the United States for short stays over the summer in hopes that the children would eventually be adopted. I managed the daily operations of the east coast office including logistics, external relations, and volunteer staff. I also planned, evaluated, and organized the summer program and events for 15 community groups along the east coast. During the summer program, I placed children directly with families and provided assistance for parents. I organized a national advocacy day for 25 families who came to Washington DC to lobby their representatives in Congress about the need for better international adoption policies. To learn more about Kidsave visit: www.kidsave.org