Oversee the development, execution, expansion, and evaluation of national patient and professional education programs. Work closely with diverse internal and external stakeholders creating mutually beneficial cross-functional partnerships with professional associations, corporations, federal agencies and NGOs. Developed and manage FARE's Education Advisory Council. Oversee FARE's coordinated Food Allergy Prevention Initiative and Food Allergy SAFE Schools Initiative. Manage staff of 3 and budget in excess of $2M. Key examples of success include::• Secured a 3-year, $1.1M CDC grant to develop and execute a nationwide Food Allergy AWARE Allergy initiative that will create a robust indicator report on the state of food allergy in the U.S., dispel myths and misconceptions about food allergy through a PSA and media messaging campaign, and help primary care clinicians become better able to support and appropriately refer those with food allergy.• Secured a $450K in grants from the American Academy of Pediatrics (pass through from CDC Healthy Schools Initiative) to update the 2013 Guidelines for Food Allergies in Schools and other school education programs and trainings• Conducted three national Food Allergy Global Summits that brought together over 700 patients, caregivers, and leading experts and tripled revenue to $200K to $800K.

Oversaw the strategic design, development and execution of of key programs and special initiatives related to Food Allergy Prevention (early allergen Introduction) and DEIA. Supervised FARE's project management team including two portfolio managers and FARE's project management systems. Lead efforts to secure a $250K PCORI grant aimed at improving access to food allergy care and safe foods in Washington, DC. Acted as in-house expert in designing outcome evaluation measures and restructuring programs to make them more sustainable and scalable, including FARE's Diversity Scholars Program.

Provided direction and leadership for multi-million dollar Overcoming Therapeutic Inertia (OTI) initiative aimed at identifying and promoting evidence-based approaches to support rapid-cycle treatment optimization and overcome treatment adherence barriers in diabetes care. Responsibilities and successes included:• Secured sponsorship funding in excess of $2.1M for OTI as well as other accredited and non-accredited professional education programs during my tenure.• Oversaw the development and launch of an awareness and eduction campaign reaching over 200,000 clinicians and engaging over 5,000 primary care clinicians in educational programming, averaging over 700 registrants per program.• Spearheaded the creation of a unique online consumer guide tool allowing users to search for and compare all diabetes-related drugs and devices in the marketplace. view at https://consumerguide.diabetes.org/• Secured and on-boarded a state-of-the-art learning management system (LMS) providing vastly improved functionality, SSO integration and PARS/ACCME integration at no additional annual cost for ADA. View at http://professionaleducation.diabetes.org/• Led a 30 member volunteer team of nationally recognized diabetes care experts and a six member staff task team• Defined program and campaign goals and priorities, developed operational plans and timelines, cultivated key non-profit and strategic alliance partnerships, developed professional education programs, secured and managed vendors.

Cultivated culture of philanthropy across organization collaborating with senior leadership and board. Developed a coordinated fundraising plan spanning all revenue channels with a focus on major donor stewardship and cultivation. Directed mail and email solicitations, events, corporate partnerships, and membership with $350K budget. • Executed first Autism Awareness Gala in collaboration with Embassy of Qatar raising $300K and solidifying partnership for 2019 event.• Secured multiple 5 figure individual gifts including a successful $50,000 matching campaign.• Cultivated successful corporate sponsorships with Hyundai, Your Ears Rock, Cedar Fair Entertainment and Urban Air Adventure Parks with 100+ locations.

Oversaw the development and strategic direction for all patient programs and services, including live patient conferences, enduring education programming, publications, support networks/groups, research projects and patient navigation services. Develop and manage strategic partnerships with key industry and healthcare institution partners. Supervised 4 direct reports. • Wrote grant proposals securing more than $1.2 million annually• Restructured and rebranded the AAMDS Online Academy, growing it from 100 to over 160 programs (webcasts, expert interviews, interactive modules, CME programs). Doubled registered users from 1300 to 2600.• Developed and manage a 20-person Patient Education Council consisting of patients, caregivers, physicians and nurses that advise on all patient programs, services and initiatives.• Solidified critical partnerships with the National Marrow Donor Program/Be The Match, Patient Access Network Foundation and Leukemia Lymphoma Society improving ability to effectively reach and serve patients.

Provided oversight and strategic direction for the delivery of digital, print and direct-to-consumer information services, including the Foundation's Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline, online store and consumer publications. Ensured that information was accurate, up-to-date and accessible to the public, national office staff, and the Foundation's 50 affiliates nationwide. Oversaw budgets of $700,000. Worked closely with the Professional Advisory Board to obtain support and review of information as needed. Supervised 4 direct reports and a team of 7 staff. • Performed as Acting Executive Director for Epilepsy Foundation Metropolitan Washington Chapter from Nov. 2013 to Nov. 2015. Oversaw all fundraising, operations and service delivery within the District. Managed a $300,000 grant through the D.C. Department of Health to conduct a multifaceted awareness and education campaign. • Developed and launched the Epilepsy & Seizures 24/7 Helpline available in both English and Spanish.• Increased Helpline inquiry volume by more than 50% by using targeted online promotion and outreach campaigns.• Saved the Foundation 25% annually by transitioning the Foundation's legacy online store to a modern and fully responsive online platform that could meet all the Foundations product access and distribution needs. This included direct to consumer, customized event items and distribution of bulk orders to Foundation affiliates and healthcare institutions. Visit the Epilepsy Foundation Online Store.• Spearheaded a successful organization-wide health literacy initiative, resulting in the complete rewriting, testing, and redesign of more than 40 consumer publications and all website content using best practices in health literacy and clear communication.

Provided quarterly day-long interactive training titled “Managing Seizures and Related Behaviors” for 16 years as sub-contractor under Intensive Behavior Management Services contract provided by Maryland Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Spearheaded a complete overhaul of all patient-focused programs, services and educational products to effectively position the Foundation as the "resource of choice" for bone marrow failure disease patients and their families. Raised more than $750,000 annually in grants and sponsorships. • Increased live participation in patient conferences by 400% (to 900+ attendees annually) with only a 30% overall budget increase by shifting to a six-conference regional model rather than a single conference national model. All conferences were done in close collaboration with major medical institutions including Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.• In 2009, created the AAMDS Online Academy with various live, archived and interactive learning opportunities. In 2011 the Online Academy had greater than 14,500 views of all content.• Created the AAMDS Webinar Series, conducting 25 to 30 webinars annually with leading medical experts. During 2011 had 1300 live participants and over 4000 views of archived webinar programs.• Designed and developed a national Peer Support Network with more than 60 trained volunteers providing phone-based support to patients and families.

Lead consultant for business operations and process analysis consulting engagements with various national clients leading to successful business process restructuring and improved organizational performance. Conducted assessment of data collection and analysis processes resulting in the ability of client staff to provide more meaningful, accurate and timely quantitative and qualitative program data to senior staff and funders. Organizational lead for successful multi-million dollar bid to provide ongoing technical support for the development of next-generation weather forecasting software for the NOAA’s National Weather Service

Managed nationwide implementation of portions of a $3.5M/year CDC cooperative agreement. Developed three national programs. Supervised support staff and coordinated diverse work teams. Managed budgets totaling $650,000.• Designed and managed annual competitive grants process to a network of 50 affiliates, providing all program-related technical assistance, collecting evaluation data and generating final reports.• Managed key vendors and partner contracts and annual CDC Skill-Building Conference for 100+ affiliate execs and staff. • Developed national CE program for School Nurses in collaboration with the National Association of School Nurses, training over 3,000 school nurses in 42 states.• Created epilepsy education program for middle and high school health classes in collaboration with the American School Health Association, training over 60,000 teens nationally.

Overview: Directed performing arts related programming and activities. Responsibilities included program design and oversight, artist database creation and management, development of key strategic partnerships and event management. Led the development of four Statewide Forums on Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities. Created the Careers in the Arts Mentoring Program connecting 30 young performing artists with disabilities to established performing artists. Editor and lead writer for a 370-page career resource guide titled Putting Creativity to Work: Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities. Placed performing artists with disabilities at 24 event locations including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The White House, the Russian Embassy and the FDR Memorial.

Business Health Services (BHS), Montgomery General Hospital, Olney, MDOverview: Provided human resources and management consulting, counseling and training services to federal and private-sector clients. Successfully coached executives and managers to more effectively address employee conduct, performance and workplace violence issues. Managed ongoing caseload of up to 55 clients, providing assessment, short-term counseling and referral services. Consistently received excellent ratings from client evaluations. Designed and conducted employee and management training programs on topics including performance improvement plans, stress management, drug free workplace, and healthy living.