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As an operations guru, I get giddy about grants administration, finance and accounting, HR, IT, and facilities. I am part of a small, dedicated team committed to growing a foundation that supports innovative people in field-based science, arts and crafts, teachers and classrooms and protecting the natural world. My goal is to weave the foundation's values of curiosity, inclusion, innovation, flexibility, collaboration and fun into the fabric of our operations and organization culture.

Nonprofit and Philanthropic Consultant Services:Team Leadership | Organization DevelopmentGrant Management | Financial Management | Project Management

Provided financial oversight for $20M in state and federal grants. Provided financial data to support decisions related to staffing, operations and program delivery, striking a balance between impact and budget. Screened grants and contracts for legal, financial and compliance concerns. Trained staff to fulfill their role in risk identification. Led budget development that resulted in securing over $7M in CARES Act funding.

Brought on to rebuild the Program Finance Function, an operational bridge between philanthropic goals, grantee capacity building, and finance. Transformed onboarding modules to be relevant and applicable to each role. Revolutionized team meeting structure, fostered inclusive conditions to energize meeting participation and improve morale. This resulted in rapid problem identification and resolution, deeper team engagement, and valued use of meeting time. Selected to facilitate all-staff… Show more Brought on to rebuild the Program Finance Function, an operational bridge between philanthropic goals, grantee capacity building, and finance. Transformed onboarding modules to be relevant and applicable to each role. Revolutionized team meeting structure, fostered inclusive conditions to energize meeting participation and improve morale. This resulted in rapid problem identification and resolution, deeper team engagement, and valued use of meeting time. Selected to facilitate all-staff meetings and team retreats, including a two-day executive meeting to plan for growth and change. Integrated meeting facilitation skills and a flexible, positive approach to encourage fair participation and engagement. Show less

Northern California

Served as an operations leader in young and growing organizations. Created and managed administrative systems in the areas of finance, HR, grant and contract management. Curated financial reports and communicated results to Program Managers, Executive Director and Board of Directors. Skillfully added visual and narrative elements to deliver creative, engaging presentations about financial performance and projections that were accessible and helpful to decision makers.

Business Economics, Financial Accounting

Facilitative Leadership

Advanced Project Management

Project Management