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Synopsys sold Black Duck Software to private equity firms.

2023 Diamond Club statusSynopsys Leading Edge Leadership Training Completed 2024Synopsys acquired WhiteHat Security

United States

Independent public relations, event planning and fundraising professional. Clients included Marshmallow Minds, Artisan Wine Depot, Sunnyvale Community Services, Full Circle Farm, Lunch with Tony, Birk’s, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula, and Intel.

Lead 35 year old educational foundation (with $7 million endowment) CEEF during an exciting time of change and rebirth. CEEF, founded in 1984, has granted more than $18 million to Cupertino Union School District to support educational enrichment programs for students in science, math, technology, music and art. Strengthened CEEF’s infrastructure and grant.

Worked with Board of Directors and Executive Director to increase total revenue (cash and in-kind) by 21% in one year to $1,050,000 in second year, and 15% in first year. Built internal processes that left the organization on track to grow and serve more families experiencing medical crisis. Managed all aspects of fundraising including major gift program.

Integral part of team which took the Chamber from budget deficit to profitable in less than 2 years. Chamber supports more than 400 members consisting of sole proprietors up to Fortune 100 corporations. Increased corporate sponsorship and donor income by 30% in less than 2 years and continued to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of.

Responsible for securing coverage in external print, radio and online media to garner positive, on-message coverage on topics including KNTV station ratings, talent, station initiatives, and station community and event sponsorships to help increase loyal viewership. Producer for Press Here; secured guests such as Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, and.

Responsible for national media relations campaigns for Intel’s $100M corporate K-12 and higher education programs, human resources department (including corporate diversity, work/life, hiring and redeployment), and corporate social responsibility program. Managed as many as 3 external agencies to support the media outreach and communications. Represented.