Serve as President of Apoyemos el Español, a non-profit support organization for the Spanish Immersion Program within the Lincoln Cluster in PPS. Preside over 9 member board. Facilitate and support fundraising efforts to provide teacher and staff grants, fund Spanish intern program and facilitate annual 8th grade Capstone trip. Serve as a liaison to parents, teachers and staff at Ainsworth, West Sylvan and Lincoln High School to increase community engagement and participation. Serve as a… Show more Serve as President of Apoyemos el Español, a non-profit support organization for the Spanish Immersion Program within the Lincoln Cluster in PPS. Preside over 9 member board. Facilitate and support fundraising efforts to provide teacher and staff grants, fund Spanish intern program and facilitate annual 8th grade Capstone trip. Serve as a liaison to parents, teachers and staff at Ainsworth, West Sylvan and Lincoln High School to increase community engagement and participation. Serve as a member on the auction committee, and interim communications coordinator. Assist with web design and manage all web content. Show less

Roles have included: Communications Co-Chair, Gear Coordinator, Hospitality Chair, General Liaison, New Family Coordinator. Serve teachers, staff and other PTA Board Members. Help guide annual $100k PTA budget and calendaring for school of 640 students, 50 staff. Ainsworth Holiday Home Tour Chair - 2017-2019, raising ~$30k annually.

Presided over 10-member Board of Directors of a Portland, OR, parent-run cooperative preschool, staffed by 3 full time teachers, with 55 children enrolled. Became familiar with bylaws, managed budget of $125k+ per year, oversaw and managed contract negotiations with teachers, served as a liaison to the internal and external community, facilitated conflict resolution, focused on recruitment efforts to maintain full enrollment.

Partnered with private, non-profit and corporate clients to create successful and memorable events. Interfaced with potential clients, secured business; created menus, seating layouts, staffing, served as a liaison between vendors and clients with high level of attention to detail, customer service and organizational skills.

Increased admissions and overall revenue to multiple skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Oregon and California through internal and external public relations and marketing efforts. Fostered relationships with orthopedic clinics, physician offices. Assisted with the opening of California facility.

Began as an ESL teacher at EF's International Language School in Boston, then transitioned to the corporate office in Cambridge, as a regional director for EF Au Pair (now Cultural Care). Provided excellent customer service, high attention to detail, managed a group of local coordinators in the Chicago increasing host families/revenue. Relocated from Cambridge, MA to Portland, OR, to assist with opening new west coast office to increase west coast presence and revenue. Continued on as… Show more Began as an ESL teacher at EF's International Language School in Boston, then transitioned to the corporate office in Cambridge, as a regional director for EF Au Pair (now Cultural Care). Provided excellent customer service, high attention to detail, managed a group of local coordinators in the Chicago increasing host families/revenue. Relocated from Cambridge, MA to Portland, OR, to assist with opening new west coast office to increase west coast presence and revenue. Continued on as Regional Director, focusing on business development in California, Oregon and Washington. Show less