Plan and guide implementation of structures, processes, vision and goals. Provide insight and leadership on strategic planning, board development, fundraising, staffing, community outreach, communications and programming. Consistently exceed goals for fundraising, growing spaces, partnerships, production and impacting people. Organized successful community outreach campaign for $350K Participatory Budgeting award.

Supported foundation relationships with youth development programs and organizations. Conducted site visits, program evaluations, and partner relations.Ensured sustainable, high-impact experiences for hundreds of North Chicago youth.

Directed fundraising, donor relations, grant writing, program development, and equity initiatives.Exceeded fundraising goals through innovative events and activities during pandemic.Created the first Youth Advisory Board to support programs, fundraising and outreach activities.

Responsible for the management, vision, and day-to-day operations of department that provided programs, advising, support, and resources related to community engagement to 3200 students, faculty and community organizations.• Increased student participation in department programs 250% in 11 years • Created and implemented innovative student leadership and community development program that engaged university student volunteers and produced over 100 collaborative projects with community organizations • Provided strategic management of department programs, resources, research, data, planning, assessment and evaluation, training, budget, staff, interns and volunteers• Expanded critical resources (outreach, website, procedures, special events, newsletters, training modules)• Cultivated an omnipresent culture of service emphasizing equity, inclusion and sustainability in the school• Earned reputation as trusted, knowledgeable advisor for students, faculty and community organizations• Wrote and managed grants to support programs focusing on student interests and institutional priorities • Participated in multiple professional development trainings on race, equity, identity and inclusion • Represented school in various community partnerships and advisory boards • Co-authored paper with Northwestern University partner on experiential education programs teaching 21st century skills