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WHAT DRIVES ME...After 35 years in the nonprofit sector and 15 years volunteering as an local elected official, what drives me is the opportunity to create meaningful change that improves our world, doing so with a team that enjoys its work. Why- because making our world better through creative problem-solving and collaboration is urgently needed.WHAT I BRING...I've worked at the national, state and local levels on issues of the environment, public health, local food systems, homelessness and as a nonprofit funder. My experience and expertise include:*Strategic thinking for policy and organizations*Creative problem-solving*Expertise designing and implementing programs*Experience leading organizations, teams and multi-stakeholder initiatives *Sophisticated understanding of community*Deep knowledge of the non-profit and public sector /constituent engagement *Effective communication including online communications*Tech savvy and early adopter. Proven innovative use of technology tools for to further objectives

Listed skills include Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Program Development, Organizational Development, and 24 others.