As a senior leader and Chief Impact Officer at APHSA, I specialize in driving large-scale strategic initiatives and building cultures of collaboration and innovation. My expertise lies in aligning senior teams around a shared vision through the use of the goal-setting framework, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), fostering focus, and accelerating progress towards impactful outcomes. I've successfully implemented a data-driven approach that ensures the organization has the metrics and infrastructure needed to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.I bring a unique blend of skills, grounded in research, public policy, advocacy, technology, and communications, all geared toward creating lasting, systemic change. My leadership was pivotal in launching the National Electronic Interstate Compact Enterprise (NEICE), an award-winning interstate IT system now operating in 46 states. Over the last ten years, we took a pilot with six states to scale across the US. This groundbreaking initiative has significantly improved outcomes for children and families, shortening timelines to permanent placements, by leveraging cloud technology and data standards.With experience in financial and risk management oversight, I have led efforts to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability across complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives. I’ve been instrumental in guiding budgeting processes, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently to maximize impact while mitigating risks. My work includes the development of contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard organizational resilience during uncertain times.Throughout my career, I’ve built a reputation as a creative problem solver and relationship builder, adept at uniting diverse stakeholders across sectors to achieve common goals. From implementing NEICE to advancing equity, climate resilience, and health, I thrive on guiding organizations through complex challenges while staying mission-focused.I am passionate about driving impact, empowering teams, and fostering partnerships that create transformative societal change.
Listed skills include Strategic Communications, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, and 44 others.