With a multifaceted background spanning public and private industries, I bring a unique blend of skills and perspectives to every role I undertake. My career journey has been defined by a commitment to equity and a relentless drive to create change.My journey in education has allowed me to impact lives through teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development. Here, I uncovered my real strengths in relationship building, flexibility, and adapting to unexpected circumstances while helping my students achieve excellence in all that they do. As a social studies teacher, I loved teaching students about the power of their voice and the importance of staying informed about the world around them. Watching students grow while developing their own unique set of values inspired me to continue my drive for change in nonprofit settings outside of the classroom.Transitioning into the world of nonprofits, I leveraged my communication skills and customer-centric approach to build strong relationships with donors and stakeholders. I have led fundraising campaigns, written successful grant proposals, and developed strategies that resonate with diverse audiences, helping to secure vital resources for important causes. Working with small-budget organizations, I have a unique perspective in non-profit operations and fundraising that I bring to the table. Working in this role has allowed me to stretch my skillset not only in fundraising, but also through assisting on a wide range of tasks needed to keep our small teams thriving.I am driven by the meaningfulness of my work, and I love to learn new skills that can make a true impact on people and communities. I would love to connect with like-minded professionals and explore opportunities where I can leverage my diverse skill set to continue impacting our world. Let's chat!