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Greenwood Village, CO, US

• Lead development and implementation of social and environmental programs supporting CoBank's mission to serve underserved communities and advance ESG initiatives
• Establish strategic partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders to scale social impact programs
• Spearhead sustainability reporting and ESG data management, including annual Sustainability Report development
• Conduct market analysis and competitor benchmarking to inform environmental and social program strategy
• Develop grant proposals and educational content to secure funding and drive organization-wide sustainability initiatives

Denver, Colorado, US

• Led 12+ complex projects across banking, energy, conservation, government, and affordable housing sectors, managing teams of 2-4 consultants and up to 15 clients simultaneously.
• Developed environmental impact and assessment strategies for clients, incorporating GRESB, LEED, and BREEAM standards.
• Conducted pivotal research on Colorado's solar and rural housing markets, influencing State policies and supporting 513 MW of new solar capacity.
• Designed and facilitated stakeholder engagement approaches for 5,000+ individuals, aligning strategic plans with community priorities for clients like Energy Outreach Colorado.
• Managed strategic planning projects for diverse clients including Colorado Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry and ActivateWork.
• Led rapid improvement and user experience testing projects for high-profile clients such as University of Colorado Denver and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

• Developed solutions for nonprofits and SMEs, including brand storytelling, cross-sector partnerships, and multi-channel communication strategies.
• Managed communication and onboarding for a growing client portfolio, ensuring excellent service and outcomes.
• Coached executives in implementing people-focused operations, including talent development, psychological safety, hiring, retention, and CSR initiatives.
• Created tools for nonprofits to measure program effectiveness and track grant metrics.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Managed 50+ partnerships to design products and cause marketing programs with major retailers.
• Led communication strategies reaching 500,000 individuals, primarily in rural communities.
• Oversaw Shop4-H.org platform, ensuring effective content display, navigation, and search.
• Spearheaded sustainable practices, optimizing packaging and shipping methods to reduce costs and environmental impact.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Designed and managed three programs expanding Shop 4-H impact, providing revenue-generating and educational opportunities for youth and small businesses.
• Drove $2.8M in B2C revenue from 400 newly developed products, achieving sales rates 10% higher than category averages.
• Developed training and led strategic planning exercises for three teams.
• Received four internal company accolades for exceptional contributions.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Managed $4.5M operating budget, identifying expense savings that fueled a 250% increase in net revenue over two years.
• Led event and marketing strategy for seven in-person events nationwide.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Curated and distributed thought leadership content to ProInspire community, increasing channel followings by 15% YOY; contributed to published whitepaper ‘A Force for Impact: Millennials in the Nonprofit Workforce’
• Led creative development of two successful end-of-year giving campaigns, raising over $50k in 2014 and 2015

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Managed budget, purchasing, and vendor relationships for $170M apparel categories, achieving 11% YOY growth.
• Determined product assortment for all 1,783 stores in businesses driving $170M in annual sales revenue.
• Led community relations projects for Target Volunteer Corp, aligning corporate values with volunteerism and sustainability initiatives.

Mba In Sustainability

Bba, Marketing & Gender Studies