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The Levine Impact Lab powers equitable transformation by investing in grassroots leadership, strengthening community organizations’ resiliency, and building their capacity to accelerate positive change.- Develop and refine LIL’s philanthropic strategy using a participatory grantmaking approach, including program and service offerings, funding levels, and application and selection processes- Design and ensure all programs consistently align with LIL’s impact strategy; collaborate with LIL's leadership team and advisors to execute program development and implementation- Provide tailored solutions to grant partners by building multi-year relationships and prioritizing trust-based philanthropy- Supervise direct reports, interns, and part-time staff; lead and motivate staff to achieve and exceed organizational goals and objectives- Foster an inclusive, equitable, and values-aligned workplace culture by prioritizing staff well-being through human-centered policies, clear expectations, and opportunities for growth- Promote a culture of open feedback and mutual accountability between the foundation and grant partners

- Managed the development, launch, and execution of the Levine Impact Lab, a nonprofit start-up dedicated to empowering community leaders with the skills and resources for sustainable social change- Drove program development forward by crafting comprehensive multi-year roadmaps, timelines, and planning tools designed to prioritize participant needs, ensuring the achievement of programmatic outcomes- Optimized grantee partner support by orchestrating transformative convenings and retreats, managing grant disbursement and reporting, and overseeing participant milestones to strengthen participants’ capacity to enact change - Assembled and supervised a dynamic consulting team, including program evaluation, facilitation, and curriculum design experts, to establish a program firmly rooted in trust-based philanthropy principles

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Generated new business partnerships by overseeing CJC’s customized training portfolio; consulted with local and national organizations, developed proposals, managed contracts, and facilitated trainings- Managed all strategic and operational aspects of CJC’s premier training institute; developed and led trainings, created curriculum, managed external consultants, set project deadlines, and drafted marketing materials - Led the design and implementation of data collection tools; monitored performance goals and outcomes

Chicago, Illinois, United States

The Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the American Library Association, was founded in 1944 and is the largest association dedicated to supporting the unique and evolving needs of public library professionals.- Managed the development of new digital products and resources to support library professionals in advancing their equity work, strengthening leadership skills, and implementing evaluation and assessment strategies- Served as staff liaison to the Public Library Association's Committee on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice; oversaw committee’s work to ensure projects were aligned with the organization’s strategic plan- Co-managed a federally funded internship program made up of 50 grantee organizations across the country; responsible for grant administration, program and data management, outreach, and communications- Executed national-level data, equity, and advocacy projects by serving as project manager and coordinating the work of marketing, web development, research, and accounting staff- Presented and organized trainings on emerging topics to support workers in strengthening their skills and industry knowledge

Chicago, Il

- Coordinated in-person and virtual leadership development programs and events to serve a diverse membership of 10,000+ public library professionals; responsible for creating and delivering presentations, communicating with presenters, and determining program outcomes- Organized meetings ranging from 15 to 8,000+ attendees; provided all logistical support both on and off-site, such as housing, travel accommodations and coordinating training and educational materials- Expanded outcome measurement initiatives by analyzing survey results and delivering data insights to leadership and stakeholders; made strategic, data-informed recommendations for improving services- Drafted newsletters and social media posts to communicate with stakeholders about the value of ongoing work and grow support among constituents for the organization’s initiatives- Supported advocacy efforts by collecting institutional-level data that demonstrated the impact of libraries

Greater Chicago Area

- Advised undergraduate, graduate students and alumni on resume and cover letter best practices, and interview and job search strategies through one-on-one appointments- Facilitated professional development workshops and created specialized content for student organizations and classroom presentations for audiences of 20+ multidisciplinary students- Promoted Career Center services by engaging in outreach to broader DePaul community through on-campus events and fairs - Wrote blog posts for HireDePaul blog, researching and reporting on topics relevant to current students and recent alumni such as overcoming job fair anxieties and projected workforce trends

Greater Chicago Area

- Advocated for women’s rights in the workplace and higher education by undertaking a series of collaborative projects to promote fair labor and education policies on both local and statewide levels- Researched and proposed 20 new strategic partnerships by working alongside the development team to increase the organization’s influence and strength of its programs- Co-led a research project by synthesizing and reporting data in order to create an advertising campaign calling for full funding of the Illinois need-based Monetary Award Program

Greater Chicago Area

- Utilized Facebook metrics to create advertising campaigns based on a targeted audience in order to promote upcoming events, programs, and exhibitions- Created print and digital content by conducting independent research in Newberry collections, interviewing staff, and obtaining images and media from the Newberry’s private database to serve a public audience- Wrote promotional news stories for print publication and online platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and Eventbrite

Master Of Public Policy - Mpp, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Women'S And Gender Studies; Concentration In Social Justice And Public Policy