Frontline fundraiser that recruits, develops, and supports Harris' milestone reunion committees. This program increases the alumni community's connection to Harris and creates meaningful philanthropic impact year over year. Efforts over the past two reunion cycles have led to record-breaking fundraising totals and the creation of two endowed scholarship funds.Manages the Harris Society, Harris' donor recognition society for alumni and friends giving annually at a leadership level ($1K+). Membership has increased by 38% over the past two years.

Led stewardship and donor recognition activities for the Development team, serving as a key interface with donors and other external partners. Managed various Development team events and communications.

Delivered consistent organization and administrative proficiency to various Board of Trustees committees; specifically focused on delivering highly sensitive advance materials and presentations for two committeesDeveloped and initiated marketing and communications strategies to advance priority initiatives in the Office of the President, including the opening of the David Rubenstein Forum—a state-of-the-art convening hub for the university communityExecuted complex special projects to fortify the advancement of the university’s mission, such as an active role in stewarding the transfer of a university asset to a local non-profit organizationConstructed detailed project plans and analyses to support institutional priorities, synthesizing disparate information across competing forces into key decision points for university leadershipManaged committees and working groups convened by the Associate Vice President to address strategic projects, collaborating with various university partnersStewarded vendor relationships for spaces of intellectual exchange on campus--the David Rubenstein Forum and the Quadrangle Club--ensuring programmatic and operational standards were upheld

Directed and executed Vanderbilt University's leading speaker program, the Chancellor's Lecture Series, which hosts several high-profile events each academic year designed to cultivate civil discourse throughout the Greater Nashville community. Responsibilities included: - Coordination of marketing and communication strategies - Content planning and management of all programmatic logistics - Main point of contact for each dignitary and their respective staff and representatives - Contract negotiation and executionManaged multifaceted communications campaigns for various university departments, including the Office of the Chancellor, Office of the Provost and Division of Administration, that impact internal and external audiences. Projects include Open Enrollment for employee benefits, Vanderbilt's comprehensive campus land use plan and an experiential learning program embedded into the undergraduate curriculum.Coordinated and optimized staff collaboration and workflow efforts across the University Relations team in the Division of CommunicationsDeveloped strategic and integrated communications plans and tactics to support and bolster Vanderbilt's international reputationWrote and executed top-level strategic messages and stories on institutional priorities

Managed and coordinated logistics for key programming initiatives highlighting issues pertaining to social justice and religious lifeCultivated and sustained relationships with student leaders, campus ministers, and other relevant campus and community partnersConstructed various media (i.e. monthly newsletters, website) highlighting Vanderbilt’s religious and interfaith programming

Designed and managed web content for university initiatives connected to the Academic Strategic PlanSynthesized disparate information concerning various university initiatives to produce reports and presentationsCollaborated with the Assistant Provost on various projects instrumental to the strategic positioning and advancement of Vanderbilt academic and student affairs

Advised 10 first-year senators; tasks included 1:1 meetings and preparation/facilitation of weekly skill development sessionsSupported programs designed to engage a first-year students living in a residential college systemBenchmarked first-year student government models at peer institutions

Connected professional students to all services and opportunities provided; served as a welcoming first point of contact for the professional student bodyStrategically communicated through various media outletsImplemented plans to track assessment and attendance data; utilized for annual report

Advised and oversaw a team of students that planned and executed a weekly gathering serving upwards of 100 studentsTeam liaison to UM administration; consistently engaged in problem-solving regarding logistical and mission-oriented complexities between students, chaplaincy, and administrationMentored students through an immersive spiritual and leadership development curriculum

Founded and coordinated the Service and Leadership Liaison program: an initiative designed to further connect residential life with service initiativesAdvised five service and leadership-based organizations

Developed an enriching floor community for 120 first-year male residents over three yearsCrafted building-wide programs for approx. 900 first-year studentsConfronted and responded to policy violations and emergency situations

Pioneered RA Training Service Day; coordinating 5 sites for 100+ professional and paraprofessional residence life staffLiaison between student leaders and professional staff for over 40 student organizationsMaintained social media outlets