My primary responsibility is to the fulfillment of PUTT's mission to facilitate patient access to the pharmacy of their choice and ending pharmacy deserts. But in that capacity, I am responsible for building and maintaining relationships with external partners, including government agencies, community organizations, patient groups, independent pharmacies and healthcare providers. I do many things: marketing and branding officer; spokesperson; advocate and uncompensated lobbyist; content producer for our publications including our podcast. As chief administrator, I work closely with the PUTT Board of Directors to oversee our financial resources (budget and fundraising); personnel; policies and procedures; and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.Since joining PUTT, some of my notable accomplishments include:■ Doubling membership and monthly donations within the first 3 years of my tenure. ■ Transforming PUTT’s brand and image in the marketplace, establishing PUTT as a trusted resource for media, policymakers and consumers on issues related to patient-pharmacy access■ Organizing 4 annual “Political Summits” that brought advocates together with state legislators for candid discussions about patient access and emerging pharmacy deserts■ Launching, hosting 2 podcasts (one news/interview style, the other “fun and chatty”), each with a loyal and growing listener base, which is crazy considering how niche the topics can be!■ Growing our newsletter subscriber list from a few hundred to more than 4000 readers

My approach is tailored to each client's unique needs, and I work closely with clients to develop and implement effective strategies that drive organizational growth, increase operating efficiency, and improve revenue. From market analysis and competitive positioning to operational improvement and change management, I offer a full range of consulting services designed to help nonprofits and advocacy organizations succeed in today's attention-demanding, rapidly evolving marketplace.

My 2-pronged goal when taking this position was to learn sales and learn more about environmental issues facing our communities. I started as a sales associate and left as an executive, with what could best be described as an on-the-job MBA level of education. This job entailed meeting weekly and monthly sales targets; regular sales presentations and business development. It also required a self-starter attitude and a willingness to learn because I had no formal training in environmental regulation.

My chief responsibility was to generate interest and participation in flagship course The Landmark Forum while also with developing new program leaders through an extensive curriculum detailing impeccable customer service, integrity and complete communication.

Fun fact: one of our branch campuses served as a set for Breaking Bad. (It was after my time). As a member of the President’s staff, I oversaw a staff of 6 who fulfilled the following duties:■ Public information, inquiries and publicity■ Campus publications - from weekly and monthly newsletters to course catalogs■ Marketing & enrollment events for the college, its branch campuses and educational divisions■ Special projects (such as groundbreaking ceremony for a new campus; launching a Workforce Training Center, and re-branding the College, which used to be called a technical-vocational center.)

My first foray into healthcare and managed care, I started off at St. Joseph Healthcare (oldest health system in Albuquerque and member of CHI) in a staff writer position but 2 years later was named Director of Marketing & Promotions when SJH championed a new program to bring health and wellness checks to the workplace. My responsibilities included:■ Content and publication of SJH's 3 monthly newsletters■ Assisting affiliated physician practices with marketing■ Serving on the IT committee to oversee the Y2K transition■ Managing SJH's Corporate Wellness program for local businesses

With zero knowledge of banking but determination to succeed, I started as an entry-level administrative assistant to the Vice President of Marketing. Two years later, I was Associate Vice President of Marketing and an honor graduate of the American Banking Association’s School of Bank Marketing and Management. While at The Bank, my job included:■ Setting up and merchandising new Bank locations ■ Organizing events and publicity opportunities■ Coordinating community service projects for Bank employeesWorking for a community bank opened my eyes to the importance of supporting local and independently-owned businesses, especially in heavily-regulated and competitively consolidated environments. Though The Bank was ultimately sold to a national competitor, I still enjoy a good “David vs. Goliath” cause and am always looking for that next opportunity.