Served in internal support role focused on facilitating cross-team relationships based on team-identified values, including improved communication and collaboration efforts, efficient and effective meetings, conflict management, and support for training and professional development, including anti-racism, team building, and leadership training. Responsible for implementation of strategic plan to achieve milestones established by the National Institutes of Health for the All of Us (AoU) Research… Show more Served in internal support role focused on facilitating cross-team relationships based on team-identified values, including improved communication and collaboration efforts, efficient and effective meetings, conflict management, and support for training and professional development, including anti-racism, team building, and leadership training. Responsible for implementation of strategic plan to achieve milestones established by the National Institutes of Health for the All of Us (AoU) Research Program. Show less

Content development for Business-Child Care Partnership Toolkit

Oversaw statewide early care & education (ECE) and family support programming, including YoungStar (Wisconsin’s child care quality rating improvement system), Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) services, and parent engagement initiatives, and provided grant and contract management for all programs. Built and maintained close working relationships with funders and other partner organizations. Represented SFTA and its member organization on councils and leadership committees. Provided… Show more Oversaw statewide early care & education (ECE) and family support programming, including YoungStar (Wisconsin’s child care quality rating improvement system), Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) services, and parent engagement initiatives, and provided grant and contract management for all programs. Built and maintained close working relationships with funders and other partner organizations. Represented SFTA and its member organization on councils and leadership committees. Provided leadership for statewide efforts to support the early care and education field through the COVID-19 pandemic. Directed advocacy efforts in support of ECE and family support programs. Managed and supported internal organizational structures and policies. Show less

Responsible for fostering and sustaining relationships with key partners in state and federal government. Tasked with development and implementation of organizational advocacy plan, including statewide recruitment, training, support, and action items. Research and implementation of best practices for volunteerism, with a particular focus on streamlining onboarding processes and ensuring quality volunteer experiences.

Served as sole employee of statewide member organization supporting county human service departments across Wisconsin. Focused on member engagement, organizational development, relationship management with stakeholders, communications, and meeting and event planning including monthly board meetings and semiannual conferences.

Responsibility for leading the organization's advocacy strategy at the state and federal levels, as well as developing and maintaining relationships with the 6 ELCA synods and 800 ELCA congregations within Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula.

Developed and implemented advocacy and government relations strategies to positively impact LSS' programs and services. Worked with staff to increase knowledge of and participation in advocacy strategies. Served as a member of the senior management team.

Ran the Washington, DC, office of Lutheran Services in America. Portfolio included meeting with members of Congress and the Administration, tracking and monitoring legislation, and providing advocacy outreach and education to our 314 member organizations across the country.

Primary focus on engaging ELCA congregations, leaders and members in supporting the work of LSSI. Secondary focus on advocacy and government relations on behalf of LSSI and Lutheran Advocacy- Illinois. Also served as one of two Illinois coordinators for Lutheran Disaster Response.

Worked with a network of clergy on organizing initiatives across the city of Chicago. Worked with a group of residents at Cabrini Green to affect change regarding public housing initiatives in Chicago.

Coordinated fundraising events, including Night of a Thousand Stars, AIDS Walk Nebraska and Dining Out for Life. Raisers Edge database management.