Our mission is to provide support and resources to women who are transitioning from addiction to sobriety. We give women access to critical life skills and resources to thrive in their recovery. We enable them to give back to the growing community of strong and sober women who have faced the same challenges they have faced.

Seeds for a Future's mission is to reduce the malnutrition rate in rural Guatemala while improving food security. By building trust and mentoring families in rural communities, the Seeds for a Future field team teaches nutrition education and planting backyard farms. In this, families are empowered to improve their overall household health, embrace agency in providing nutrient-dense meals, and contribute to healthier and more vibrant communities for generations to come.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to provide both group and private impact tours that inspire social empowerment, blend culture with adventure, and create unforgettable memories.Wearing all of the hats in this dynamic role has been an enriching experience:• Strategic Leadership: I've had the privilege to plan, organize, direct, and control all aspects of our business, steering it toward success.• Policy and Procedure Development: I've developed and administered policies, procedures, and programs that ensure the seamless operation of our company.• Financial Expertise: Overseeing financial management tasks has allowed me to ensure the financial health and sustainability of our organization.• External Representation: Representing Naturally Smart Travel at external functions, in negotiations, and during key announcements has been a rewarding part of my role.• Content Creation and Management: Crafting assets for monthly newsletters, social media postings, online presence, and ad management has been instrumental in connecting with our audience.• HR Functions: I've had the privilege of overseeing HR functions, from the onboarding of talented team members to the thoughtful off-boarding process.• Guest Experience: Providing relevant information and brochures, such as guides, local customs, maps, regulations, and event details, ensures our guests have an enriching experience.• Logistics Management: Booking accommodations and transit and efficiently managing payments and fees have been vital in delivering smooth travel experiences.• Data Management: Entering data into appropriate software and maintaining client files have streamlined our operations.• Optimizing our business practices, ensuring efficiency, and driving sustainable growth

• Coordinated seamless integration between the project management platform and communication channels, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.• Spearheaded the vetting process for the Board of Directors, ensuring a well-qualified and effective leadership team.• Designed comprehensive role outlines and development plans for the executive team, aligning their responsibilities with organizational objectives.• Innovatively created a budget template and meticulously built budgets for each department, optimizing financial resource allocation and accountability.• Developed a growth strategy and executed outreach efforts for an online, open-source community, expanding its reach and impact.• Led program development efforts for Naturally Smart China, focusing on eco-village and permaculture farm development, aligning initiatives with sustainable practices.• Pioneered the development of Naturally Smart Travel: Guatemala, bringing culturally immersive experiences to life and fostering positive social change in the region.

POC21 is an international innovation community, that started as an innovation camp. The camp brought together 100+ makers, designers, engineers, scientists and geeks. Late summer 2015, we have joined forces in a stunning french castle to prototype the fossil free, zero waste society. Our ultimate goal was to overcome the destructive consumer culture and make open-source, sustainable products the new normal. Over the course of 5 weeks we developed 12 sustainable lifestyle technologies and built an international community of innovators and supporters, that continues to grow.

Executive Assistant to Co-CEO:• Orchestrated seamless administrative operations, encompassing travel arrangements (domestic and international), calendar management, expense reporting, and executive communications.• Elevated internal operations by proactively communicating and providing feedback to enhance productivity rates.• Developed and managed project timelines, ensuring teams adhered to schedules for efficient task completion.• Formulated, executed, and maintained legally compliant, cost-effective procedures for office operations.• Spearheaded the scheduling, coordination, and facilitation of Board of Advisor events.• Supported the coordination and facilitation of funding rounds (series B-E).• Safeguarded confidential communications within the international executive team.Manager, Internal Operations• Established and managed operations and administrative teams, effectively aligning their efforts with organizational objectives.• Oversaw internal operations budgeting, optimizing resource allocation.• Led the build of a 110k-square-foot global headquarters, streamlining office operations.• Successfully orchestrated the transition of the employee base from three offices into one location.• Managed employee onboarding processes and internal communications, fostering a cohesive team environment.• Pioneered an executive and employee exchange program, facilitating its implementation during international expansion.• Orchestrated the all-staff move from three separate facilities into the new headquarters, ensuring a smooth transition.• Coordinated quarterly events and monthly company-wide town hall meetings for the global team.• Supervised office supply orders, catering, vendor relationships, the international corporate travel program, and facilities.• Founded and led volunteer efforts to build a purposeful work environment, fostering employee engagement, creating volunteer opportunities, and enhancing the overall team experience.

• Data Mastery: Proficiently navigated, updated, and generated reports from multiple databases, conducting extensive research to extract valuable insights and facilitate informed decision-making.• Efficient Operations: Streamlined order processing, routing, shipping, and receiving procedures for major clients and accounts, optimizing logistics and enhancing customer satisfaction.• Logistics Expertise: Provided top-notch freight transportation services by expertly dispatching, recommending carriers, gathering rate quotes, and meticulously coordinating shipment details across various modes (air, ocean, rail, etc.).• Effective Communication: Leveraged exceptional interpersonal skills and project coordination expertise to collaborate seamlessly with internal management, staff, and external clients and vendors, ensuring successful outcomes and maintaining positive relationships.• Data-Driven Insights: Generated and analyzed reports, offering valuable financial data and insights for informed decision-making, while also assuming a leadership role by training and supervising support staff.• Customer-Centric Approach: Nurtured customer relations by prioritizing their needs and exceeding expectations, fostering loyalty and trust.• Event Excellence: From conceptualization through execution and follow-up, spearheaded event planning initiatives, ensuring seamless and memorable experiences that resonated with all stakeholders.

• Talent Acquisition and Development: Spearheaded the recruitment, screening, reference checks, and placement of prospective volunteers and interns, ensuring a seamless onboarding process.• Mentorship and Guidance: Provided valuable coaching, counseling, and recommendations to all interns, fostering their professional growth and development.• Effective Leadership: Led weekly meetings to drive project development, offering constructive feedback, strategic direction, and meticulous minute tracking.• Project Management: Successfully monitored and ensured progress for multiple impactful outreach projects, including the Going Green Project and Crop to Cup, ensuring timely and successful execution.Innovative Outreach: Pioneered the conceptualization, organization, development, and execution of outreach projects, harnessing the energy and enthusiasm of student volunteers to make a meaningful impact.• Regional Recognition: Competed at a regional level, effectively showcasing the outstanding success of volunteer efforts and program development, garnering recognition for our achievements.

• Strategic Leadership: Orchestrated and chaired weekly meetings, actively driving discussions for growth, and providing constructive feedback to inspire innovation.• Talent Acquisition and Development: Interviewed, screened, and selected prospective writers, employees, and contributors, assembling a dedicated team committed to our vision.• Operational Efficiency: Managed end-to-end operations, including accounts payable, production, printing, and distribution of the newspaper, ensuring seamless processes and timely delivery.• In-Depth Journalism: Conducted extensive research to craft compelling, in-depth articles that resonated with the community, enhancing readership and engagement.• Deadline Management: Demonstrated exceptional time management skills by consistently meeting weekly deadlines, all while nurturing, coaching, and motivating student writers and staff to excel.• Asset Oversight: Successfully supervised all assets, including equipment allocation and maintenance, ensuring the seamless functioning and regular updates of hardware infrastructure.

BR Guest was founded by restauranteur Steve Hansen and catalyzed the industry's transition to casual fine dining with a series of upscale restaurants throughout NYC. As a hospitality manager at their flagship, Blue Water Grill in Union Square, I rewrote the training manual for FOH teams, before transferring to their growing Chicago location.