Providing strategic fundraising support to various nonprofit clients, including major gift cultivation and stewardship. Examples include:- Working with MedStar Health to develop and launch a fundraising strategy that, to date, has earned approximately $13 million in matching and leveraged funds for Safe Babies Safe Moms - a maternal and infant health initiative in the District of Columbia.- Supporting small nonprofits in building their development capacity, including crafting… Show more Providing strategic fundraising support to various nonprofit clients, including major gift cultivation and stewardship. Examples include:- Working with MedStar Health to develop and launch a fundraising strategy that, to date, has earned approximately $13 million in matching and leveraged funds for Safe Babies Safe Moms - a maternal and infant health initiative in the District of Columbia.- Supporting small nonprofits in building their development capacity, including crafting fundraising and staffing plans unique to the nonprofits' needs.- Successfully engaging in donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship to acquire major gifts. Show less

Served as senior advisor to the Attorney General. With the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Deputy, managed the Immediate Office, which directs all activities of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) with 600+ employees and a $115 million budget. Directly supervised five senior staff members responsible for communications, community engagement, legislative/intergovernmental affairs, policy and youth initiatives. Developed and coordinated cross-agency initiatives in cooperation with 11… Show more Served as senior advisor to the Attorney General. With the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Deputy, managed the Immediate Office, which directs all activities of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) with 600+ employees and a $115 million budget. Directly supervised five senior staff members responsible for communications, community engagement, legislative/intergovernmental affairs, policy and youth initiatives. Developed and coordinated cross-agency initiatives in cooperation with 11 Deputy Attorneys General. Show less

Served as strategic advisor to the CEO and member of the senior leadership team. Managed government relations and advocacy that secured millions in city funding for Maya Angelou Schools. Worked with COO to identify and develop strategies to improve operations.

Served as a consultant to non-profit organizations and traditional public and public charter schools. Tasks included: strategic planning, development, communications, community engagement, advocacy, staff and student recruiting and project management.

Supported Executive Director in management of organization, including development, community relations, strategic planning, advocacy, Board of Trustees engagement and staffing needs.

Served as advisor on education issues to the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia and the Council’s Committee of the Whole. Managed all education legislation and the oversight and budget process for DC's four education agencies.

Served as a strategic consultant in an education consulting firm for many of the nation’s leading education foundations, national and community-based education non-profit organizations and school districts.

President, January 2009 – January 2010 Vice President, January 2008 – January 2009 Secretary and Chair of Operations Committee, January 2007 – December 2007 Elected as one of the District of Columbia’s inaugural state education governing body. As the first president elected by the new State Board of Education, established governing and operational structures, chaired all meetings and represented the Board in media interviews. Approved state academic standards, high school… Show more President, January 2009 – January 2010 Vice President, January 2008 – January 2009 Secretary and Chair of Operations Committee, January 2007 – December 2007 Elected as one of the District of Columbia’s inaugural state education governing body. As the first president elected by the new State Board of Education, established governing and operational structures, chaired all meetings and represented the Board in media interviews. Approved state academic standards, high school graduation requirements, accreditation and certification of teacher preparation programs, state policies for parental involvement and rules for residency verification. Show less

Reported directly to the CEO and oversaw all school operations for two campuses with a total enrollment of 1,100 students, including student enrollment, community engagement, teacher and staff hiring, facility management, safety and security and compliance with city and federal regulations. Worked with Chief Financial Officer to develop and implement a $3 million budget.

Reported to Principal and managed all financial, personnel, external relations and student support functions. Created development strategy and managed donor cultivation and stewardship. As part of the senior management team, advised on staff management, academic and program decisions.

Conducted research projects with federal agency partners (Department of Justice, Health and Human Services and Housing and Urban Development) on violence against women and children, welfare reform and homelessness.