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New York, New York, United States

Advancing the mission of The Michael J. Fox Foundation to end Parkinson's Disease through raising critical funds and supporting the Parkinson's community in the Northeast.

New York, New York, United States

As Director of Development, I led The HOPE Program’s fundraising efforts and developed strategy to grow individual giving, special events and foundation and corporate relations. I was responsible for meeting individual giving and special events revenue goals and expanding corporate partnerships and volunteer opportunities for the community to engage with the organization.

Greater New York City Area

As Advancement Officer in the Northeast Territory, I supported the Foundation's efforts to engage the broader community in the mission to speed a cure for Parkinson's, and helped to ensure the Foundation raises sufficient dollars to fund its ambitious research agenda. I attended and regularly spoke at meetings and events with Parkinson's patients, care partners, donors and other constituents.

Greater New York City Area

As Community Events Officer at MJFF, I led the Foundation-hosted athletic events, Fox Trot and Tour de Fox, in the eastern U.S. region. In this role, I oversaw event development, stewarded top fundraisers, tracked year over year revenue, directed onsite logistics and field related inquiries. As part of the Development Team, 100% of funds raised at MJFF Community Events are allocated directly to research programs for Parkinson's Disease.

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

As a senior program manager, I conducted market research in the life sciences industry to develop robust content-driven conferences and recruited high-level speaking faculty to provide education and knowledge-sharing in the life sciences industry.

Burlington, Ma

As Program Director for Pharma Forum, I develop the content and work with our amazing speaking faculty which consists of 50+ industry stakeholders in life sciences meeting management. Pharma Forum is the gold-standard, most compelling and comprehensive meeting management event for the life sciences industry which takes content, innovation and networking to the highest level for meeting professionals.

Burlington, Ma

As a program manager, I conduct market research in the life sciences industry to develop the most dynamic and informative content-driven programs to provide education and knowledge sharing in the life sciences industry.

Holyoke, Ma

In this position, I curated a domestic violence awareness exhibit by contacting local artists, preparing archival materials for display, and preparing the event program. I also design awareness flyers and creative informational materials aimed to reach a multi-cultural audience as well as draft the annual appeal brochure to send to past and potential donors, and track donor relations through Microsoft Excel and DonorPerfect software.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Regularly attended and reported on major Think Tank events regarding UN priority issues, worked closely with Congressional Liaison to compile and analyze information on upcoming House and Senate Foreign Affairs Committee hearings, and conducted planning and outreach for UN 70th anniversary events.

Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa

Created lesson plans and assisted professor with daily classroom activities in French 101. As a tutor, I advised students in a one-on-one setting in reading, writing, listening, and pronunciation of the French language. As a result of this position, I advanced my French teaching and tutoring skills, and experience in lesson plan development.

Boston, Ma

I customized and managed the summer outreach strategy and developed a donor survey, keynote stage plans, and designed promotional gear for the Millennium Campus Conference. I assisted in revitalizing the application system and processed more than 400 applications for acceptance. In this position, I also acted as the primary contact for international student support and promotional music video production.

Aix-En-Provence Area, France

I assisted in facilitating weekly children’s workshops by coordinating cultural activities, such as reading stories, arts and crafts projects, and making crêpes. In this internship I achieved proficiency in conversational business French language and acclimated to foreign business systems.

Developing Leaders Program For Nonprofit Professionals

Completed a one-week, intensive course at the Columbia Business School Tamer Center for Social Enterprise to learn critical frameworks.

Bachelor'S Degree, International Studies, French

Activities and Societies: President, International Club Diversity Council Member Executive Vice President, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Alpha.

French Culture And Language, Junior

A semester abroad in France living with a host family, speaking, learning, and working in French.

International Affairs, Senior

Activities and Societies: Honor Flight Volunteer Lucky Dogs VolunteerA semester spent interning in Washington, DC to gain valuable work.