• Provided strategic guidance on marketing strategies, digital engagement initiatives, and public-facing communication campaigns to enhance the organization’s profile.• Designed and executed a social media campaign that increased engagement by over 400%, leveraging audience insights to drive strategy and expand reach.• Managed TAPS' onboarding onto TikTok as a charity partner, creating the onboarding plan, collaborating with TikTok to adopt best practices, and personally developing content to position the organization effectively on the platform.• Integrated advanced social media monitoring tools to enhance digital intelligence and improve responsiveness.

• Cultivated strategic partnerships with governments, senior military officials, and nonprofit partners to drive organizational growth and enhance international presence. Expanded international partnerships from 3 to 28. • Led planning and execution of 15 high-impact events for senior leadership in 8 countries, including three visits to active conflict zones. • Designed and implemented a comprehensive strategic communication plan that formalized cohesive planning processes across departments.• Established the organization’s first social media presence, website, and newsletter, creating a unified global digital footprint.• Spearheaded partnership development, increasing collaborations in Asia and Africa and solidifying relationships with key stakeholders.• Led the organization’s grantmaking strategy, securing new funding opportunities to support critical initiatives.

• Entrusted with the establishment of a new department within the organization, demonstrating strong leadership skills by managing all aspects, including staffing, budgeting, defining operational strategy, and overseeing organizational change management processes.• Expertly designed and implemented a new department's structure, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration with existing teams by fostering a team-oriented environment. Facilitated cross-functional understanding, enabling staff throughout the organization to effectively interact with the new department and optimize shared resources.• Mentored and coached a team of 10 staff members, fostering their professional growth and development, while efficiently managing a $3.3 million program budget.• Spearheaded the successful execution of 75 workshops and online courses, engaging over 4,000 participants annually, contributing to a projected 200% growth in departmental performance for the following year.• Successfully hired and onboarded the Director of Impact Assessment and Director of Communications, continuing an active role in communications and strategy by providing mentorship and guidance in setting strategic objectives, ensuring a seamless transition and ongoing success.

• Developed and executed a comprehensive organizational strategy that established baseline metrics for program impact assessment, identified innovative tools for evaluation, and prioritized data-driven decision-making.• Served as a trusted thought partner to the President and Board of Directors, crafting detailed memos, briefings, and strategic recommendations on organizational reputation, visibility, and growth opportunities.Oversaw an $8 million budget while managing a diverse team of 28, including three directors and six senior managers, fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment that prioritized professional development and operational excellence.• Directed a unified, multi-channel strategic communication strategy encompassing public relations, media relations, crisis management, and brand positioning, resulting in heightened visibility and stakeholder engagement.• Partnered with the Executive Office of the President to coordinate 17 key meetings with the President of the United States, ensuring critical issues impacting military families were addressed in national speeches and high-profile communications.• Led the planning and execution of VIP events, including two national events featuring keynote addresses by the Vice President of the United States and multiple delegation visits to Israel. Coordinated meetings with high-ranking officials, including the Prime Minister and President of Israel, to deepen international collaborations.• Spearheaded the redesign of the organization’s website and database systems, integrating advanced technologies to improve operational efficiency and fundraising effectiveness.• Created a three-year organizational roadmap emphasizing communication innovation and programmatic excellence.

• Helmed the planning, execution, and content creation for 50 annual in-person adult events, captivating over 15,000 participants each year. Expertly managed diverse experiences, from 4-day seminars for 2,500 attendees to intimate 25-person outdoor wilderness adventures.• Responsible for planning, execution, and content creation for 35 in-person events for children from ages 4-19.• Supervised and managed all aspects of four different teams and their programs: managing, monitoring and evaluating the performance of 4 managers and 16 supporting staff members.• Served as a grants author, liaising with development team and CEO to secure full funding for desired programs. • Served as direct liaison with executive-level corporate and government counterparts, including those at the White House Office of Social Engagement; Departments of Defense and State, United Nations, and World Bank.

• Developed and executed strategic communication plans, including hiring a dedicated team, to enhance brand awareness and showcase the organization's impact in the community.• Assembled and managed a diverse team of 6 communication specialists, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting professional growth while launching the organization's first social media presence and blog.• Monitored and analyzed key communication metrics for the newly implemented social media channels and blog, adapting strategies to optimize reach and engagement.• Guided the successful adoption of new communication technologies and platforms, expanding the organization's reach and establishing a solid foundation for its digital presence.• Upon executive leadership's request, successfully executed a comprehensive organization-wide rebranding, encompassing core messaging, logos, and graphics. Collaborated closely with each department to ensure rebranding efforts addressed their specific needs and developed tools for a seamless rollout of changes across all departments. Achieved uniformity across digital and printed materials, enhancing brand consistency.• Worked collaboratively with leaders across the organization to align on objectives and overall structure for internal and external national and international events. Worked with cross-functional internal teams to develop and successfully execute programs and events. • • Successfully planned, managed, and executed 75+ events annually, including large conferences with 2,500+ attendees, VIP dinners, board meetings, and community-focused events. • Demonstrated proficiency in full event production including end-to-end event management, concept and theme creation, messaging and content, site selection, contract negotiations, vendor selection, budget management, speaker selection, and managing event communication both internally and externally.