Leadership skills building / Leadership coachingManagement systems/process improvementTeam development Strategic developmentBoard structure and performance enhancementChange design and implementation Culture renovationJustice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) education and implementation

Junta de Apoyo - Support board memberSupport the Coordinating Committee and Staff in pursuit of social justice for workers in Vermont, New York, and New England.

Co-founded the organization with Mitch Temple and Dennis McNultyDesigned and produced events, exhibitions, gatherings and educational initiatives in collaboration with co-founders while in start-up stageLed board in steering and growing the organization and in strategic planningRecruited board members, formed partnerships, recruited artists Shared responsibilities for day to day operations with Executive Director (2002-2006)Administered human resources and employment including 3 employees, 9 consultants and contractors and over 40 volunteers, recruited and coordinated volunteers, wrote and enforced contractsFundraised from individuals and foundations, wrote grants Designed and executed fundraising events and exhibitionsPublicized events and classes, promoted the organization to the public, wrote and distributed promotional materials, press releases and web postings Developed partnerships with schools, children’s groups and community leadersManaged revenue and expenditures for all activities Accomplishments since October 2002: Root Division has grown to serve 24 artists in residence annually, over 425 additional affiliated artists, more than 3000 San Francisco children and numerous members of the community through adult education courses and events. Root Division recently completed a capital campaign and secured a new space in San Francisco. Credit for organizational advancement from 2006 to present is due to the hard work and professionalism of Michelle Mansour who took the role of ED that year (and who was instrumental in the organization’s success from the early days), the staff during the intervening years, and the talents and passions of an ever evolving board of trustees. www.rootdivision.org.

Worked with board members and staff to steady and improve finances, define organizational vision, create a strategic framework, and re-build programming in support of the missionManaged hiring processes and managed staff during period when the board acted as Executive DirectorFacilitator: The New Jim Crow discussion groupRepresentative to Vermont Human Rights CouncilRepresentative to Vermont Raise the Wage Coalition

Transformed regional art center into a premier contemporary arts and education destination respected throughout New EnglandExpanded the Center’s constituents to include the “next three generations” ensuring long-term relevance in the region and reviving the board, special events and fundraisingInitiated comprehensive youth and adult education programming which serves over 350 participants annuallyExpanded fund raising through individual giving, corporate sponsorship, and major giftsIncreased fundraising and the capacity of the organization by 25% and raised, in partnership with the Board, over $3 million over 9 yearsDeveloped fee-for-service revenue from zero to fifteen percent of budget Stabilized and grew the staff to increase quality, reduce turnover, and reap the rewards of a healthy, motivated teamCreated a vibrant internship program which serves as a transformative professional development for emerging arts & culture professionalsDrafted comprehensive strategic plan Expanded the Board of Trustees’ representation geographically and demographically to better serve the organizationManaged external communications, public relations, media, and marketing - intentionally evolving the brand of the organizationManaged two website re-designs in response to changing technology and evolving constituent behaviorModernized and transitioned the Center’s database and donor relations management systemManaged all staff, hiring, supervision, and professional developmentProfessionalized staff structure including drafting employee handbook, position descriptions, professional development plans, and feedback systemsManaged relationships with the town, public officials, local and state mediaMade -in collaboration with other local leaders- arts and culture a critical component in the Stowe town plan, ensuring that arts & culture are recognized as driving forces in the economic and community vibrancy of Central VermontCo-founded the Stowe Arts & Culture Council

Taught five classes of middle and high school students annuallyDesigned curriculum and syllabus for Introduction to Art, Art II, Art III, Middle School Art Foundations and Yearbook Taught imaging software including Adobe Photoshop, Indesign and IllustratorDesigned and taught Art history curriculum spanning 19th and 20th centuriesDesigned, organized and hung annual student exhibitionsCollaborated with colleagues in Photography, Drama and English departmentsOrganized and led field trips to San Francisco museums, galleries and other cultural resourcesAdvised students on academic and other topicsCommunicated with diverse parent group in both English and Spanish on a routine basisResearched and identified extracurricular opportunities and scholarships for studentsFounded and coached Eastside Track and Field team

Interviewed prospective studentsRead and evaluated applications to the college (one fifth of applicant pool)Recruited prospective students at local, regional and national college fairsVisited high schools, administered receptions and off campus interviews in the northeastern, midwestern and southwestern United StatesPresented at workshops and panels. Directed student tour-guide and host program (35 volunteer and paid students, 12 member committee)Assisted multicultural recruiting and yield events