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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc

Support and contribute to the overall leadership and direction of the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) which works to elevate breast cancer to an issue of national significance, leverage billions of federal dollars for research and care, and empower tens of thousands of breast cancer survivors to become effective advocates for themselves, and for all those at risk of breast cancer. NBCC's primary mission is to end breast cancer. Reporting directly to the President, the Chief Operating Officer/Chief of Staff partners closely with all staff to chart NBCC’s future growth and strategic direction to achieve its mission. The COO/COS manages the day-to-day activities of NBCC and engages in organizational review and direction setting including program oversight and leadership on various mission-critical issues. The COO/COS plays a key role in ongoing staff leadership, identifies opportunities and challenges, builds visibility and support for the organization’s critical initiatives, and works across departments to implement highly innovative operational and programmatic solutions.

Washington, Dc/New York, Ny

Responsible for stewarding the programming, operations, and overall management of non-profit organization designed to advance the arts in America including a connected c4 Americans for the Arts Action Fund, Political Action Committee, and Americans for the Arts Foundation. Worked with assets of over $100M and an average annual budget of $18M to address essential policy change for arts and culture. Collaborated with community leaders across the country, inspired a team of 65+ staff in multiple cities, and collaborated with a Board of Directors of 25 members representing diverse fields and backgrounds. * Led inclusive strategic planning processes to redefine organization vision, mission, and goals and organization-wide team to define department KPIs and implemented this plan, increasing organizational impact and efficiency. * Designed organizational staff structure to promote equity, collaboration, and teamwork. * Managed all legal affairs, including trademarks, registrations, and compliance.* Oversaw integrated HR, finance, IT, marketing and communications, legal, and other internal teams. * Managed a creative and experienced staff and ensured they had a clear performance system and optimal benefits to succeed.* Managed national board operations and diverse leadership engagement.* Oversaw transformative financial policies and procedures leading to significantly improved outcomes.* Executed multiple mergers and gifts to grow and expand the organization.* Engaged with thousands of voices to develop organization’s Cultural Equity Policy Statement and its implementation both internally and externally. * Incorporated diversity, equity, and inclusion values in training, policies, and procedures. * Engaged with strategic partners to create policy shifts for the arts in America.* Grew visibility for Americans for the Arts brand through print, radio and social media.* Delivered a range of tools, services, and over 200 virtual and live programs annually.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Held positions of increasing responsibility including leading program development and services for diverse stakeholder groups working to build better communities through the arts. Assumed responsibility for strategic planning for the organization in addition to field services. * Developed and implemented new programs including the launch of networks designed for leaders in areas such as arts education, public art, urban and rural areas, and the first emerging leaders program.* Directed the completion of the organization’s 5-year strategic plan and was responsible for implementing the plan and communicating the organization’s progress to board, staff, members, and partners.* Grew the annual convention to over 1,000 attendees bringing in thought leaders and networking opportunities to inspire and inform field-wide arts constituencies. * Designed professional development convenings for specific target markets strengthening our efforts to serve emerging and seasoned leaders in the arts.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Developed and implemented programs and services designed to strengthen the field of arts leaders working to build communities through the arts. Oversaw membership recruitment, professional development programming, and marketing and communications.* Oversaw growth in recruitment and renewal of over 1,000 individual and organizational members and member benefits program.* Oversaw design and execution of annual convention of 500 attendees.* Oversaw the nation’s largest selection of publications in the nonprofit arts field.* Responsible for press relations and corporate image materials.

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Theatre/Theatre Arts Management

B.A., Theatre, Minor In Journalism