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• Continuously align GrowNYC’s School Gardens program with GrowNYC’s mission to make New York City a truly livable, sustainable city for every New Yorker.
• Foster equity and inclusion by removing barriers to school access, including providing free materials, educational workshops, technical support, and mini grant funding.
• Oversee mini grant program for schools.
• Develop and cultivate strategic partnerships with fellow nonprofits, schools, and city agencies to further mission and strengthen impact of starting sustainable learning gardens at every school in New York City.
• Direct and fundraise annual operating budget from a portfolio of federal, state, city, private foundations, corporate sponsorships, and individual giving.
• Awarded 40 Under 40: Rising Stars in NYC Food Policy (2019).

Brooklyn, NY

• Direct Reports: Fifteen full and part time employees.
• Led ongoing professional development for team, including content training and education theory/practice.
• Coordinated 350 daily visitors, including school, camp, college, senior, and adults.
• Created innovative programs and educational materials for students and adults in association with new museum exhibits, including Immigration in Transportation and Sustainability for grades 4-12.
• Utilized program evaluations to assess and improve existing programs and implement new school programs.
• Aligned existing successful education programs for PreK-12 students in compliance with new state and city learning standards.

Great Neck, NY

• Taught leadership and responsibility to teens through theater, creative writing, and performing arts.
• Facilitated weekly student-run programs to foster creativity and skill development.
• Mentored students with school assignments, peer issues, and career exploration.
• Developed student-led recruitment program to encourage higher attendance.

Floral Park, NY

• Direct Reports: 18 Educators.
• Managed activities for 500+ daily visitors.
• Point person for all educational events and media relations.
• Researched and wrote grants for private, state, and federal funding.
• Initiated partnerships with community organizations to provide education programs on sustainable agriculture, horticulture, and colonial arts for constituents.
• Developed curriculum and instructional materials for student, adult, and corporate workshops for clients, including the Department of Education, the Queens Library, Queensborough Community College, and Consolidated.

• Managed five classes (170 students) and collected and analyzed student data to track and sustain success.
• Integrated environmental sustainability into English Language Arts curriculum.
• Implemented Summer Bridges, a transitional program for students entering ninth grade to build school community and enhance writing skills for at risk students.
• Partnered with local community organizations, including the Rockaway Waterfront Alliance, to foster a relationship between students and the natural environment.

Floral Park, NY

-Assisted with all aspects of office management and daily operations. -Scheduled tours of wedding and birthday party facilities and provided information on contracts and rental policies. -Processed payments and contracts for site rentals, film shoots, and educational programs. -Maintained the mailing list and correspondence with museum members-Provided.

Hempstead, Long Island

-Managed floors of 18 – 40 freshmen through graduate level residents.-Organized Safe Space Programs to promote awareness and sensitivity to LGBTQ issues. -Established community among residents via kick-ball tournaments, carnivals, and home-cooked dinners. -Partnered with local charities including Splashes of Hope, where students painted ceiling tiles for.

Ba, English Creative Writing, Geology

Phi Beta Kappa Golden Key International Honor Society Magna Cum Laude Honors College Senior Resident Assistant Crew Team Hofstra Geology.

Certification 7-12, English Teaching Certification Grades 7-12