Kennedy Events began with one goal in mind — to produce high-level corporate events with just as much strategy as style. Right now we're working on virtual holiday packages, virtual conference solutions, and nonprofit gala consulting.We produce conferences and celebrations for best-in-class tech and media companies (like NPR, Adobe, AppDirect, GainSight, Google) and nonprofits (like Bridge Housing, Marin Humane, Working Solutions, Red Cross, and the California Minority Counsel).

Produced and developed content for annual Boot Camp, a community building conference for anyone and everyone who cares about making where they live, work and play more resilient and sustainable.Facilitated and managed relationships with national partner organizations.Produced two gatherings of national community builder stakeholders and thought leaders, leading to two nationally funded projects and numerous new connections.

HEY, now a part of TAY SF, supports youth transitioning out of the foster care system by bringing tools and tought leadership to agencies that support their health, education, housing and careers. After my Leadership San Francisco experience, a group of classmates spearheaded a class project to support HEY. We almost doubled the fundraising revenue from their annual event. A year later, I joined HEY's board to continue to support their great work.

Developed business clients for tax credit and employee screening services, working closely with Chamber of Commerce and other community partners; gave presentations to community groups to help businesses take advantage of tax credits and help their low-wage workersDirected design and writing of new brochure and website with fundraising and communications tools including bi-monthly newsletter, online donations, CRM-linked back endLed staff in selection of CRM and in building out Salesforce for fundraising, sales and relationship management; Positioned organization for business-facing servicesSF Works is an innovative nonprofit enterprise that serves as a catalyst for entry-level workforce success. We build the careers and self-sufficiency of entry-tier and low-income workers, aligning business, civic and community motives.

Direct fundraising, logistics and program development for Chamber's annual events, including CityTrips Boston, an annual Economic Development Conference, Health Care Conference, 49ers Kickoff Luncheon, Excellence in Business Awards, annual board of directors retreat, and Annual CityBeat Luncheon.Support board committees in fundraising more than 35% of Chamber's annual budget.Lead annual giving process.

Event planner and communications coordinator for Swiss Bank Corporation, now UBS. Developed event for staff moving from NYC to CT to learn about their new communities, and ran art gallery openings in headquarters gallery.