Nonprofit Management:Current position with Family Support Line has afforded me the opportunity to learn every aspect of fundraising, including individual giving, annual appeal, special events, major gifts and more. Passionate about identifying, cultivating and stewarding donors as they strengthen their impact with the organization. With a passion for aiding families and patients with Congenital Heart Disease, raised funds and awareness for CHD research as Children’s Heart Foundation Pennsylvania Chapter Vice President, board member and state premier gala co-chair. As a parent to a child with congenital heart disease, passionate parent advocate for NIH and CDC appropriations especially regarding CHD appropriations. Attends CHD Legislative Conference in Washington, DC and advocating on the Hill. Educator:New York City Teaching Fellow with a Master of Science (MS) focused in Urban Education and Special Education from Mercy College. Experienced certified teacher with a demonstrated history of working in populations of non-verbal students with Autism, special day class population and assisting students as they transition to inclusive populations. Experienced district coordinator and teacher trainer with Scholastic reading program, Read 180. Skilled in IEP implementation, curriculum development, special education, teacher training, and teaching.