Provide project support in communications and strategy to nonprofit organizations. Work includes developing timelines and workplans for national cancer-focused grant sponsored by pharma foundation; coordinating cancer center membership association's CME program for annual meeting; creating boilerplate language for grant LOIs , drafting a development plan for small national organization, providing input and feedback for oncology-focused foundation’s strategic plan.

Lead the planning and implementation of programs, conferences and projects that strategically engage external research constituents in active support of the American Cancer Society. This includes current and former grantees, peer reviewers and research department stakeholders (lay reviewers). Provide day-to-day departmental oversight for the development and implementation of formal components of Grantee Engagement strategy, including welcome packets and calls, creation and delivery of grant certificates for division engagement needs; Source of Hope e-newsletter (distribution list of approximately 6000 and open rate of 21-26%), and “transition" letters at end of grant period. Plan and coordinate constituent engagement content at both ACS and non-ACS Research meetings and conferences as appropriate. Manage Research Division Liaison program, which coordinates involvement of Research constituents in their local communities. Ensure consistent engagement strategy for external Research constituents throughout the organization to include messaging and activities. Researched and developed proposal for integrating Research into communities in a Transformed American Cancer Society through creation of regional Research Partners. The conceptual framework was accepted by Leadership, but put on-hold due to budget constraints. Research and prepare appropriate responses to division and business unit inquiries.Coordinate annual selection and training of Research Stakeholders (20-25 per year), from analysis of demographic needs for upcoming year to initial announcement requesting nominations to assignment of committee.Where appropriate, partner with American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and Income Development groups to provide Research information and grantee speakers. Respond to requests and queries about American Cancer Society research investment in cancer types or geography.

Planned for and coordinated all processes and activities for Preclinical and Translational Cancer Research Program - application peer review, maintenance of grant portfolio. Coordinated grantee needs with the Offices for Grants Administration, Research Information Management, Research Communication, and Vice President(s) in Research. Integral member of liaison team representing both South Atlantic and Ohio (now East Central) divisions. Partnered with appropriate division staff to promote increased ACS research funding; to inform ACS staff and public about ACS research program; and to leverage relationships with current and past grantees, reviewers, and stakeholders in order to strengthen partnerships with division institutions.Organized biannual Postdoctoral Fellows Symposium with Meetings & Travel Department. Performed site visits, developed venue recommendations for Program Director host. Main point of contact for all participants, including Keynote Speaker, senior scientific guests, ACS postdoctoral fellows, and ACS NHO and division staff. Coordinated invitation lists, housing, flight, and ground transportation needs; submission of biosketch and scientific abstract information. Created Agenda Books. Worked with Conference staff on-site to ensure positive experience for all participants. Collected and analyzed evaluation feedback to better subsequent symposiums.

Administrative and project support for Drug Discovery team. Coordinated schedules and travel for Directors of both Drug Discovery and Business Development. Provided back-up support for Executive Team, recording minutes for weekly and monthly meetings when needed; researching and writing Board of Trustee materials. Processed invoices, drafted correspondence and reports, prepared slide presentations.Supported projects by facilitating logistics: organizing and scheduling meetings with advisors, preparing agendas, recording minutes and action items, performing follow-ups. Planned multi-day meetings and conferences, training classes. Coordinated logistics with conference assistant.