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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Oversee operations, policy, strategy, and communications, serving as the internal-facing lead for the organization.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Co-led the Living, Learning, and Earning Longer Collaborative, a global partnership with the OECD and World Economic Forum, to support multinational corporations' efforts to engage workers as they age. The Collaborative was recognized as a World Changing Idea by Forbes in 2021. Led development of the Future of Work for the 50+ initiative, highlighting.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Fundraising and Program Advisor
• Devised new fundraising strategies and co-designed new initiatives with program leadership
• Stewarded a portfolio of donors to support Prosperity Now’s programs
• Represented Prosperity Now with external partners and identified opportunities for collaboration

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Financial Empowerment Strategy and Implementation
• Led the development of an organization-wide strategy on savings programs and policies, increasing board buy-in and facilitating a cross-organizational process.
• Researched gaps in financial services and products available to low-and-moderate income (LMI) households, making recommendations to financial services providers.
• Directed implementation of a federal contract, providing capacity building services to matched savings account… Show more Financial Empowerment Strategy and Implementation
• Directed implementation of a federal contract, providing capacity building services to matched savings account programs across the country.
• Collaborated with organizations, programs, and federal agencies to improve program effectiveness, including CFPB, HHS, and Feeding America; worked with leadership to define program steps, and map customer experience.

Atlanta, GA

• Program Management and Grant Administration
• Launched Service Works, a new national program that increased employability of low-income individuals age 16-24 through training and service learning in 10 cities over 3 years.
• Led program and strategy development on economic opportunity program area, supervising 4 staff.
• Managed economic opportunity track of the National Conference on Volunteering & Service.
• Developed strategies and training to engage thousands of volunteers in… Show more Program Management and Grant Administration
• Developed strategies and training to engage thousands of volunteers in large-scale days of service.

• Program Management, Grant Administration, and Training
• Supervised operations of 6 free tax preparation sites, helping more than 6,500 low-income New Yorkers annually receive the earned income tax credit and other low-income credits.
• Participated in pilot of the $aveNYC matched savings account program and launched a one-on-one credit coaching program at tax sites, in addition to offering benefits screening.
• Trained 200+ staff and volunteers in federal and New York state tax law,… Show more Program Management, Grant Administration, and Training
• Trained 200+ staff and volunteers in federal and New York state tax law, and tax software program.
• Managed 5 staff in 3 program areas focused on increasing membership at community development credit unions and improving access to financial services for low-income New Yorkers.

Supported and expanded a network of over 500 volunteers to lead projects with New York Cares. Recruited and trained volunteer leaders and found placements for them according to their skills and interests. Built professional development programs for volunteer leaders and ran the annual leadership conference at Barnard College.

Designed over 30 volunteer programs in the areas of financial literacy, computer literacy, job readiness and apartment search programs in partnership with 20+ non-profit organizations to benefit struggling adults. Designed New York Cares' signature long-running volunteer tax preparation program.

Served as parent coordinator for a public elementary school in Chicago. Brought in ESL classes, low-cost computers and a health fair for parents, and convened parent meetings. Coordinated STEP education program for low-performing kindergarten, first, second, and third grade students. Served on hiring panel for new teachers.

M.P.A.

B.A. With Honors