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Washington, Dc, Us

Yonkers, Ny, Us

In this newly created role as part of Consumer Reports' broader impact mission, lead collaboration with philanthropies and affiliated partners through principal giving, institutional grants, and program related investments within CR’s $300M social enterprise. CR is America's leading research, testing and advocacy organization, and one of the five largest publishing platforms in the country.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Led teams in social impact partnerships in support of environmental conservation, public policy, healthcare, and demographic trend analysis. Advised philanthropists on the best giving vehicles to reach their goals, including the benefits of donor advised funds, impact investing, and bequests.

Austin, Texas, Us

Led resource development as a member of the executive team. In partnership with CEO and 30-member Board of Governors, shifted culture from event-focused fundraising to one driven by philanthropic relationships, collective giving, and multi-year investments. Managed teams responsible for foundation relations, individual giving, communications & marketing, and volunteers.

Santa Cruz, Ca, Us

In consulting role, conducted evaluation and planning to develop case for philanthropic support under leadership of new UCSC Arts Dean.

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

Strategic planning and leadership fundraising for the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP), Engineering & the Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and Constituent Giving and Development Services. Co-led $50M annual fundraising program for engineering and sciences, working with two deans, 28 research centers, and 14 departments.Leveraged UC Presidential Chair matching initiative to secure five endowed chairs in computer science, energy efficiency, technology management, neuroscience, and earth science. Co-led public phase of the comprehensive $1B Campaign for UC Santa Barbara which exceeded goal ahead of schedule and grew endowment by 300%. Built campus relationship with multi-generational family to develop transformative campus investment of $65M to fully fund the KITP visiting scholar residence.

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

First dedicated director of Parents Fund and Outreach Program. Received commendation in Chronicle of Philanthropy in 2011 for UCSB’s parent fundraising results. Increased private giving from parents through major gift strategy and choreographed colleagues in their parent fundraising.Co-founded University of California parent fundraising working group with representatives from eight campuses to share practices and provide professional development for participants, resulting in increased major gift support from parents to multiple UC campuses.Directed individual donor fundraising for Student Affairs for three years, then promoted to this role.

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

Developed research grant proposals with the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education faculty and promoted their work through institutional publications and digital content.

Doylestown, Us

In a freelance role, led public relations and marketing projects for diverse national clients, including specialty and educational toy companies, non-profit organizations, retail businesses, and destinations.

Served as organization’s first Development Director, defining the new position and integrating it into the existing staff structure. Successfully raised 75% of annual budget from diverse private sources to reduce reliance on public grants. In 2002, increased giving by 41% and managed 220 volunteers.

Ma, Education, Educational Leadership And Organizations

Ba, English & Gender Studies

Ceramic Arts