Contact:(201) 264-4622I have worked in a broad range of communications and public affairs roles in the corporate, government and non-profit sectors, with progressive responsibility. With a diverse network in the NYC metro area, I have planned and executed corporate and non-profit special events and meetings of all sizes.I have devised and implemented strategies for government relations, employee grass roots advocacy and engagement, and corporate disaster response. I have managed non-profit Board placement for corporate senior leadership.I have led corporate trade association relationships and NGO partnerships with such organizations as Center for Food Action, Food Marketing Institute, Grocery Manufacturers Association, National Association of Manufacturers, United Way, Habitat for Humanity, World Wildlife Fund, World Food Program USA, US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, American Red Cross and Hope for the Warriors. Additionally, I have authored corporate giving policies to reflect a focus on strategic philanthropy, initiated global corporate disaster response guidelines, initiated, staffed and led a global Corporate Responsibility Council, and instituted a corporate process for vetting prospective NGO partners.Past affiliations include: Association for Corporate Contributions ProfessionalsPublic Affairs Council, CSR Working GroupNational Association of Manufacturers, Public Affairs Steering CommitteeUS Chamber of Commerce, Environment & Agriculture CommitteeNorthern New Jersey Business Volunteer Council, former Board memberYMCA of Greater Bergen County, former Board member Community Resource Council of Bergen County, former Board memberBergen County 200 Club, former Executive Director Bergen County American Legion Centennial Gala Dinner and Ad Journal ChairUnited States World War One Centennial CommissionCurrent affiliations include: United Service Organizations (USO) – US Military Academy at West Point & New York City special events volunteerSelective Service System – Bergen County Draft Board MemberNational Women’s Relief CorpsDaughters of the British Empire in the U.S. – Assistant State Organizer & Chapter SecretaryBergen County American Legion & Auxiliary – Central Relief Committee Member; Chair - George F. Axt Memorial Fund Nurses ScholarshipJoseph M. Lane American Legion Post 136 Auxiliary Secretary & Unit HistorianVFW Auxiliary 809 - MemberRoyal British Legion - Member
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