Working for climate action with a community group that promotes regenerative agriculture and showcases the efforts of local farmers who produce food in environmentally sustainable ways.

Providing strategic consulting on staffing and organizational development, public communication and community outreach, event planning, fundraising, and policy and program development for nonprofit group with U.S. and international chapters. Served as interim executive director in 2019.

First executive director of Our Wisconsin Revolution, an independent statewide social justice organization aiming to make both Wisconsin’s government and economy a genuine democracy . . . of, by and for the people.

Started up and operated a grassroots citizen group devoted to bridging political divides and getting regular people into the driver's seat of our government through citizen education and empowerment, civic engagement and community organizing.

Led this independent government watchdog group that specializes in following the money in state elections and works for reforms making people matter more than money in politics.Duties included:FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & FUNDRAISINGServed as the organization's chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Responsible for day-to-day financial management and long term financial planning. Also served as the organization’s primary fundraiser, seeking financial support through… Show more Led this independent government watchdog group that specializes in following the money in state elections and works for reforms making people matter more than money in politics.Duties included:FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & FUNDRAISINGServed as the organization's chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Responsible for day-to-day financial management and long term financial planning. Also served as the organization’s primary fundraiser, seeking financial support through both membership donations and foundation support as well as other sources.PUBLIC & MEDIA RELATIONSServed as the primary spokesperson for the organization. Responsible for communicating WDC’s message and informing the public of the organization’s mission and ongoing work through media outreach and community relations.STRATEGIC PLANNINGResponsible for ensuring the organization had and followed a strategic plan to ensure its long term viability and success.BOARD STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENTResponsible for carrying out the decisions and actions of the board of directors, and responsible for reporting to the board regarding the programs, activities and finances of the organization. Also responsible for facilitating the operations of the board and promoting board development.STAFF SUPERVISION & EVALUATIONResponsible for overseeing and managing the organization’s staff. Had the authority to hire, supervise, evaluate and dismiss staff based on organizational goals, job responsibilities and execution of duties.PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENTResponsible for day-to-day decisionmaking regarding programs and activities of the organization. This included development and oversight of research, public education initiatives, legislative advocacy, community outreach and coalition building.MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENTResponsible for ensuring the organization’s vitality through the development of its membership and its coalition of supporting organizations. Show less

COMMUNITY AND MEDIA RELATIONSServed as primary public spokesperson for the school district administration and board of education, and was primary point of contact for news media covering Madison schools. Managed district's communications office and supervised staff in the department. Responsible for writing and editing district documents ranging from newsletters to budget narratives. Trained district staff in communication skills and media relations.LEGISLATIVE RELATIONSStarted… Show more COMMUNITY AND MEDIA RELATIONSServed as primary public spokesperson for the school district administration and board of education, and was primary point of contact for news media covering Madison schools. Managed district's communications office and supervised staff in the department. Responsible for writing and editing district documents ranging from newsletters to budget narratives. Trained district staff in communication skills and media relations.LEGISLATIVE RELATIONSStarted a program of state legislative advocacy on behalf of Madison schools and wrote the initial strategic plan for the program. Oversaw the program and served as a registered lobbyist for the district. Staffed the board of education's legislative committee and worked with committee members to identify legislative priorities and develop advocacy strategies. Represented the district in legislative proceedings, including testifying at public hearings. Was successful in bringing more than $38 million in new state aid to Madison schools. Served on a state Legislative Council study committee on the school aid formula.MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNINGServed on two top management teams that planned and coordinated the execution of district policy. Was a member of the Madison Schools 2000 strategic planning committee. Staffed board of education meetings. Show less