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New York, United States

I report on segregation and the solutions to build a more just New Jersey through a news partnership with Next City and The Jersey Bee. I pitch and produce in-depth features on the impact of segregation and its solutions.My reporting has included the movement for reparations in New Jersey, reproductive healthcare access for Latinx immigrants, segregation in zoning and land use, and the plight of urban farmers of color. My work has been cross-published in other outlets, including The 19th News and Documented.

New Jersey, United States

I cover public health for The Jersey Bee, a nonprofit public news service for Essex County residents. This includes pitching and reporting features and resource explainers, developing community callouts for digital engagement, and participating in community discussions on issues including segregation and food access.

Report stories that delve into the systemic issues facing working-class people, specifically public health, culture, and social justice beatsPublished stories for Gothamist, Prism and others about Filipino history, gender-based violence, and massage work decriminalizationRecord, script, sound mix/edit, and publish audio features for podcast AudioFiles about labor unions, housing, and other local issuesImplement community callouts and develop partnerships to center information needs from underserved communities in reporting

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Supported production for NPR's Rough Translation and Up First: The Sunday Story episodes. Cut tape in Descript and Pro Tools, developed script roadmaps, and conducted fact-checking. Produced short-form commercials aired on NPR programming. Wrote content for NPR.org, social media, and mobile app notifications

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Stewarded and managed a $50 million donor-advised fund (DAF) program to support nearly 100 philanthropic funds with strategic grantmaking.Integrated equitable philanthropy practices into the Foundation's DAF program by increasing data transparency, executing new board and donor education webinars, and co-developing communications to center racial and social justice. Collaborated with the programs and development teams to connect fund holders with transformative investment opportunities across Brooklyn. Managed all DAF operations, including: serving as primary relationship manager on all donor requests; monitoring fund contributions and grants, utilizing Salesforce and donor portal platform; and creating relevant fund compliance documents and procedures.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Co-developed and executed annual fundraising plan in partnership with Executive Director, including identifying funding priorities, revenue targets, and strategic opportunities to build philanthropic support.Researched and managed a $3 million multi-year grants portfolio with a focus on national democracy and public health funders.Oversaw the development, writing, and submission of over 35 grant proposals, project budgets, and reports annually for prospective and current funders.

San Francisco Bay Area

Managed a grants portfolio with over 30 corporate, foundation, and municipal funders for asset-building nonprofit serving Latinx families.Supported 10-person management team to steward funders by overseeing prospect research, site visits, and stewardship messaging.Collaborated with program directors, finance, and evaluation staff members to conceptualize grant proposals, impact reports, letters of intent, and concept papers.Led our individual giving program, including implementing annual end-of-year appeal campaign, developing donor communications calendar, and issuing acknowledgment letters.

San Francisco Bay Area

Co-project managed the securement of a $6 million Promise Neighborhoods extension grant from the U.S. Department of Education; MEDA was one of only three grantees in the U.S. to receive this award.Managed and drafted government, foundation, and corporate grant proposals and reports ranging from $10,000 - $1 million.Executed and supported all donor cultivation events with local, state, and national public officials as keynote speakers, including stewardship messaging, vendor relations, guest list management, and program flow.

San Francisco Bay Area

Assisted with grant proposals for 3-person Development department by managing grants calendar, organizing necessary proposal documentation, and completing compliance documents.Ensured accurate, quality funder information in Salesforce donor database through data entry and maintenance.Managed CEO's calendar and provided ad hoc support with management team's capacity needs.

Remote

Produced online and print content for global volunteer & general supporter network of 15,000+ chapter volunteers.Developed internal & external communications including how-to guides and gala decks for development teams, chapter leaders, and chapter members.Streamlined user pathways for new chapter members and peer-to-peer fundraisers seeking online tools and resources.

San Francisco Bay Area

Developed multi-channel fundraising communications and processes for global volunteer network of over 30 chapters, to raise over $9 million annually.Assisted with Annual Fund communications across seven global markets, with a focus on monthly giving efforts.Supported organization-wide technology overhaul for three new online systems by creating copy, design assets, and staff onboarding materials.

San Francisco, Ca

Malden, Ma

Malden, Ma

Framingham, Ma

Greater New York City Area

Master Of Arts - Journalism, Engagement Journalism

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Marketing

Activities and Societies: nuSERVES Team Leader, Social Enterprise Review Member, Citizen Schools Volunteer, B&R Public Relations Executive.

Social Entrepreneurship

5-week field research program at the Tertiary School in Business Administration (TSiBA) in Cape Town, South Africa focused.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Marketing

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