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Founded on the principle of consilience, the group has delivered human-centered strategy and design services for over 350 projects with local and state government, community development, education, workforce development, health and social services, the judiciary, foundations and non‐profit organizations. These services help our clients foster the self-efficacy and success of the people, families and communities they serve.‘Consilience’ means finding common essence among principles from different disciplines to form a comprehensive theory. Our method enhances traditional human-centered design with a consilience lens to deeply engage and mobilize stakeholders for comprehensive strategies. We use this method for all our services, including strategy and planning, operational design and launch support for individual organizations, integrated cross-sector services and collective impact.

Provided project management support for human services case management technology implementation built on the Salesforce platform as well as strategic technology consulting for human services nonprofits.

Independent consultant working with community stakeholders to design, implement and manage innovative programs to address complex poverty related issues. Transitioned portfolio of projects and clients to Consilience Group beginning in January of 2015.

Memphis, Tn

Oversight of a $16.5 million portfolio of programs for the MidSouth office inlcuding a large scale workforce program serving 15,000 individuals annually.Led the design and launch of Seedco’s technology consulting division, which provides cloud-based management solutions using the Salesforce platform, exclusively for nonprofits, educational institutions and government agencies.

Research and data analysis relating to Center’s policy initiatives. Coordinating annual fundraising events. Development of Center’s marketing and communication tools including a website (www.nyu.edu/wagner/rudincenter) and quarterly journal (New York Transportation Journal).

Coordination and execution of proposals and client focused presentations. Achieving short-term project deadlines required of a fast paced design environment. Development and management of subcontractor relationships.

Masters, Urban Planning

Bachelor Of Arts, Architectural Studies