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Differentiating our brand and fulfilling our social promise by measuring and communicating impact to drive fund investment and attract resources to our ventures. Building connections across our network to support founders, partners, and communities.

Building partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure NWC's mission is responsive and user-centered, advancing global food solutions through leadership, innovation, education, and entertainment. Sourcing organizations and entrepreneurs to create programs that elevate NWC's profile as a global leader in regenerative agriculture and sustainable food solutions.

Lead efforts to design and implement frameworks to assess investment impact and effectiveness, strengthen research and knowledge management, and develop strategic and innovative initiatives. Co-lead strategy and business development for Shift Research Lab, providing reliable data and analysis to inform decision-making in social change organizations, focusing on innovation and community-driven solutions to improve early childhood development outcomes and alleviate poverty.

Developed and administered Summit 54's funding portfolio to create high-performing schools in Colorado, setting funding criteria, performance measurements, and creating transparent indices and ratings for education investments, while managing all operational aspects, including the annual budget and funding protocols.

Led foundation data and information programs to drive data-driven decision-making. Directed The Data Initiative, delivering products and services to help mission-related organizations leverage data and research. Led the Cradle to Career Indicators project, monitoring performance and evaluating the Children's Corridor initiative to improve child health and education in low-income neighborhoods. Participated in community economic development efforts focused on equitable access to housing, employment, and transit.

Managed the development of annual demographic and employment estimates. Presented data, information and analysis to member governments, regional leaders, and the public. Prepared general presentations, written reports, and published tables and graphs, and maps.

I sold records and hung with the hipsters.