Chief Development Officer who works as part of the executive team and development team to plan, develop and seek funding to further expand the opportunities to support non-profit mission. Successful grant seeker and writer to various funding sources including County, State and Federal entities along with various corporate foundations; supervises Director of Development, Manager of Donor Relations, Manager of Marketing & Communications and Manager of Fundraising & Events; interface with the Development/PR committee of the Board of Directors; develops the annual fundraising and public relations plans; works with the Will County Continuum of Care (CoC) regarding HUD homeless grants; write, maintain, and expand HUD homeless grants; reviews Annual Progress Reports (APRs) to HUD prior to submission comparing to established goals; works with County of Will and City of Joliet regarding HOME funds to expand affordable housing; secures additional agency vehicles through IDOT’s competitive grant application, successful grant writer securing millions of dollars to expand mental health services through ARPA and DHS funding, supervise and coordinate the following fundraisers: agency raffle, annual Art Show, annual appeal, and Champagne Luncheon; maintains affirmative fair marketing plans for various funding sources including IHDA and HUD; monitors DCEO reporting for capital grants; prepares and monitors CDBG funding from the County of Will; prepares Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) certifications for County of Will and City of Joliet; and works on Donor Relations and Planned Giving Efforts. *Member of Will County Continuum of Care Leadership Committee *Member and Past President of Channahon/Minooka Rotary Club *Member of Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce *Member of Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Council for Working Women (CWW) *Member of WSPN *Member of SWSPN *Member of Agencies United *Member of Will County Community Concerns Board of Directors

Ensure that all contract programs and services are provided in compliance with corporate and legal standards. Provide analytical and reporting support to meet contractual compliance requirements assocaited with provision of services and deliverables, quality measures, and other performance metrics. Research and maintain knowlege of all regulatory requirments in order to suggest updated or replacement language to Regional President & CEO, VP's and Corporate Legal Counsel. Maintain, update and make revisions to contract database. Develop and maintain a systematic process for tracking contract issues and notifications, particulary as it relates to compliance (Joint Commission). Prepare draft of contracts and extensions for a variety of services including Professional Services Agreements and Educational Affiliation Agreements.

Program Manager for HUD Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Grants and Director of Will County's Lead Hazard Control Program. Projects include, but are not limited to municipal infrastructure projects, combined income source group housing developments, combined income source senior developments and direct client assistance to reduce lead paint found in housing units in Will County with children under the age of 6, with a focus on lead poisoning prevention. Experienced in long and short term planning goals. By proxy division head in charge of financial and management responsibilities. Supervisory experience as Deputy Director prior to merger into Land Use Department which included scheduling, conflict management and payroll. Successful grant writer.

One of three paralegals at firm assigned to assist partners with research,drafting of pleadings and motions, and trial preparation. Main concentration in medical malpractice.