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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Oakland, California, Us

The vision of California Environmental Voters is to solve the climate crisis, build resilient, healthy, thriving communities, and create a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all.• Partnering closely with the CEO to chart and implement EnviroVoters (501c4) and EnviroVoters Ed Fund (501c3)'s strategic responses to organizational opportunities and challenges. • Directing administration, human resources, finance, information technology, and organizational development (with a team of 7 direct and indirect reports), and providing lateral strategic support to the leadership of the communications, philanthropy, and programs departments.• With the Finance Director and CEO, overseeing the annual organizational budgeting process ($6M+).• Fostering deep engagement, learning, collaboration, and planning opportunities with staff and board members as the frontline leader for internal operations, culture, and values. - Examples include: Leading the biannual Strategic Direction reporting and drafting process with the staff and board, Annual and Mid-Year Performance Review processes, Work Planning process, 4-Day Work Week policy, Staff and Board meeting and retreat planning, and facilitation with the organization’s executive coach.• Serving as Staff Chair of the Board Governance Committee, supporting efforts in recruitment and retention, and the fiduciary, participatory, and equity-based functions of the board.• Centering racial justice and equity across the work of the organization while bridging regional operations. Chair of Racial Justice & Equity Committee. Hired justice and equity consultants, and functioning as a liaison between the consultants and staff and board on implementation efforts.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Collaborated with the Executive Director and Board to meet CR's mission and vision by advising and executing strategies across finance, HR, admin, IT, and programs.• Stewarded organization's overall pipeline of funding opportunities, helping double annual revenue in 3 years. • Managed direct reports and contractors in administration, communications, development, finance, and programs.• Ensured information flows clearly and effectively across the organization to increase fiscal and organizational efficacy. -Led a year-long operational overhaul that included implementing new policies and procedures and data-based oversight of staffing allocation on programs and operations.- Instituting a new client relationship management (CRM) system, and adopting new IT products for HR and time-tracking. Managed aforementioned products.• Encouraged open channels for feedback across the organization to ensure that its culture continues to draw from and serve the strengths of its staff. Achieved in part by:-Ownership of employee hiring, onboarding, and review processes. Primarily responsible for <300% sustainable organizational growth from 2018-22.-Led ongoing equity trainings, professional development, and advancement opportunities for team members.• Produced the annual Coolest in LA Gala (in addition to ad hoc events for external partners), specializing in sponsorship development and sustainability. -Beginning in 2018, achieved year-over-year significant gains in net revenue, growing the event’s audience and profile while deepening relationships with recurring sponsors. -In July 2020, pivoted the gala to an interactive virtual platform, retained 100% of donors, and received excellent ratings for the pioneering event. -Produced first-ever hybrid event in June 2021 & co-produced 2022 event w/ 200%+ YOY returns.• Generated opportunities for fiscal support through digital and direct mail fundraising campaigns and appeals, helping 10x individual donor revenue.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Climate Resolve builds collaborations to champion equitable climate solutions, connecting communities, organizations, and policymakers to address a global problem with local action. My first two years on staff were spent helping translate climate disruption into actionable solutions for the public sector, private enterprise, and beyond.• Led project management and implementation for a suite of contracts and campaigns focused on climate solutions, community outreach, and science education. Responsibilities included stakeholder engagement, capacity building, fiscal management, and reporting.• Delivered educational and actionable climate solutions products, such as in-person professional development meetings and online webinars, neighborhood council presentations, and media content for Angeleno professionals.• Produced high impact, reputation-building events for the organization and client partners, including: :: Coolest in LA Gala 2018 (https://coolestinla.org) | Took over production of the organization's annual fundraising gala in-house with great success. Slashed event budget by 50% and tripled income while providing an exceptional experience for 250+ guests at historic Pico House.:: Climate Day LA 2017 | Directed program, budget, sponsorships, endorsements, and brand activations for the marquee public engagement event at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in DTLA. Recruited speakers such as LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, philanthropist and activist Tom Steyer, and faith leader Jackie Dupont-Walker. Hosted 1200 attendees during the daytime program, plus a benefit after-party for 200 guests in the Ace Hotel featuring DJ Moby.:: California Climate Change Symposium 2017 | Managed two-day event in Sacramento on behalf of State of CA agencies. Facilitated logistics for venue, food & beverage, website development, online and in-person registration, volunteers, and sponsorships. Raised $115K for the 800+ person sold-out event.

Served as right-hand to the owner / chef of a female-owned small business enterprise and private cheffing operation serving local organic fare and a side of nutritional science to the LA community. • Managed administrative and people operations, including payroll, scheduling, staff onboarding and meetings, and mediation.• Entrusted as the go-to support to the owner for client communications, accounting, and vendor relationships. • Vetted and adopted new front-end accounting technology which reduced expenses by 30% and expedited service delivery.• Advised the owner on product development and outreach strategies to drive new revenue streams.• Sought out and coordinated new event opportunities, and represented the company at regional conferences.

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

Three Squares Inc. is an internationally renowned, woman-owned sustainability and events consulting firm, specializing in ISO 20121 compliance. I was invited back to the team to help lead event planning, outreach, and network engagement for the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)’s Cleantech Global Showcase (GloSho) in 2014.• Facilitated seamless onboarding, communications, and internal knowledge management for over 60 international exhibiting partners leading up to the event.• Managed exhibitor hall set-up and all logistical needs onsite.• Ensured 600+ influential speakers and attendees were enrolled and supported seamlessly throughout the event.

Charlestown, Ma, Us

ACE is the national non-profit leader in high school climate science education and youth-led solutions. My work there guaranteed excellence in program delivery for the top performing teams in Southern CA and Northern CA.• Led regional teams to meet and exceed organizational benchmarks in outreach, education, projects, campaigns, and donor cultivation.• Built enduring partnerships across regions with prominent stakeholders such as the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office, Aquarium of the Bay, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District. • Developed annual budgets for each region and consistently met or came under target spending.• Assisted in closing multiple five- and six-figure grants for institutional funding from partners such as Wells Fargo, SoCal Edison, and the Stop Global Warming project.• Utilized custom Salesforce.com CRM to (a) track team metrics toward shared goals and (b) conduct targeted outreach and communications campaigns.

Charlestown, Ma, Us

Led the ACE Southern California education and leadership program, generating 25% of the organization's annual performance returns amongst 12 active regions. • Managed day-to-day team operations as well as hiring, onboarding, and professional development (Promoted from Senior Educator to Regional Manager six months into tenure).• Enrolled 100+ SoCal schools in the ACE program via research, online outreach, and in-person meetings.• Personally educated 100,000+ students through on-campus assemblies.• Produced and co-led leadership development trainings for hundreds of students and teachers.• Cultivated new regional donor relationships, generating annual funding for the SoCal region budget.

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

Contracted by TSI to build exhibitor relationships and generate revenue for the inaugural Women in Green Forum. Played a key role in launching the event, which has grown to become the largest international conference for women in the environmental industry.

Elevated public awareness and generated fiscal support for an after-school theater program benefiting at-risk middle school youth in Los Angeles. Produced the organization's first-ever online auction and contributed to management of community engagement events.

Dual Ba, Environmental Studies (Concentration In Policy) & French, Cum Laude

Environmental Studies & French