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Kingston, Ny, Us

Kingston, New York, Us

The County Legislature is the legislative, appropriating, and policy-determining body of the county, divided into 23 Legislative Districts.• Chair of the Legislature (January 2024 – Present) and Vice Chair (April 2023 – December 2023), leading strategic planning and decision-making while fostering a collaborative environment among legislators.• Chair of the American Rescue Plan Act Committee, overseeing the investment and allocation of $34 million in federal relief funds, ensuring effective use of resources for community recovery and development.• Deputy Chair of the Health and Human Services Committee, setting policy and reviewing contracts for the Departments of Health, Mental Health, and Social Services, aimed at enhancing community health and well-being.• Member of the Economic Development Committee, contributing to policy-setting and reviewing contracts related to various departments, including Economic Development, Planning, and Arts and Tourism.• Member of the Energy and Environment Committee, overseeing policies and contracts to promote sustainable practices and effective waste management.• Sponsored legislation to fund a mental health crisis stabilization center, improve mental health resources in schools, support nonprofit and small business development, and protect gender expression rights.• Enacts and advocates for laws that enhance community welfare and address constituent needs while representing the interests of constituents in legislative decisions.

Kingston, New York, Us

Currently leading a capital campaign with a goal of $1.3 million to support the preservation and showcasing of the Hudson River Valley's maritime history, having successfully raised $1.16 million to date.• Raised significant funds through state appropriations, grants from various agencies, and individual contributions, securing essential financial support for the museum’s initiatives.• Defined the campaign’s scope and developed language and materials, ensuring clarity and consistency across all communications.• Collaborated closely with key partners, including the board of directors and executive staff, particularly during the campaign's quiet phase, to build a strong foundation of support.• Crafted and executed public phase materials and marketing strategies, including mailers, e-blasts, and social media campaigns, to engage the community and promote the campaign’s objectives.

Kingston, New York, Us

A 20-year-old nonprofit dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community by promoting well-being, advocating for equity, and celebrating diverse experiences.• Generated over $1.5 million in revenue from foundations, government sources, and individual donations, significantly enhancing the Center's financial stability.• Successfully re-opened the Center and its services and programs post-pandemic, ensuring community access to vital resources and support.• Led the organization through a comprehensive Community Needs Assessment, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Plan, and Strategic Planning process, aligning initiatives with community needs and organizational goals.• Managed a staff of seven employees and numerous contractors, overseeing all operational components and fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Cragsmoor, New York, Us

A nonprofit spiritual wellbeing center rooted in Buddhist teachings and practices, offering weekend and week-long retreats, personal retreats, and day programs.• Collaborated with the Board of Directors to develop the Mission, Vision, and Operations Strategy, ensuring alignment with the center’s goals and community needs.• Developed the inaugural season of workshops and programs based on five learning paths, enhancing the center's offerings and attracting diverse participants.• Created the first annual budget and established comprehensive systems for financial tracking and reporting, promoting transparency and fiscal responsibility.• Recruited and supervised employees and volunteers, fostering a supportive team environment to deliver high-quality programs.• Recruited workshop faculty to lead various programs, enriching the center’s curriculum and ensuring a diverse range of offerings.In my role, I oversaw finances, program development, marketing, and the overall administration of the nonprofit organization, working diligently to promote peace and personal growth through ancient wisdom in a modern context.

Rhinebeck, New York, Us

Founded in 1977, Omega Institute is a world-renowned nonprofit organization offering innovative educational experiences that inspire an integrated approach to wellness and social change, serving over 30,000 participants annually.• Generated over $1.3 million in annual revenue through the development of diverse and engaging workshops and programs.• Developed and implemented more than 90 educational programs each season based on six learning paths, fostering personal and professional growth for participants.• Collaborated with a team to recruit and hire faculty, bringing together hundreds of leading teachers, artists, healers, and thinkers to deliver high-quality programming.• Worked closely with faculty to craft course descriptions, establish learning objectives, and ensure alignment with the institute's mission.• Created and executed comprehensive marketing plans to promote programs, increasing visibility and engagement.• Researched and analyzed trends in holistic health, wellness, and education to inform program development and maintain the institute's position at the forefront of the field.In my role, I contributed to the creation of transformative educational experiences that awakened the best in the human spirit, supporting the institute’s mission of fostering personal and social change.

A 30+ year old LGBT-identified nonprofit organization serving as the management umbrella for the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus and Youth Pride Chorus.• Produced annual 5 concert season in Broadway and off-Broadway venues• Oversaw education and outreach programs• Developed and executed a turnaround plan for an organization in financial crisis• Retired over 200K of debt• Created cost cutting strategies maximizing resources, both human and financial• Worked with Board to develop a plan toward a sustainable fiscal path• Identified new revenue streams

Interactive Antics is my own sole proprietorship set up to umbrella my freelance consulting work. •Teambuilding and strategic planning workshops, events, and trainings•Event Management – planning large scale and seasonal event creating, marketing plan, hiring & training artistic, administrative, and volunteer staff, booking performances, and financial accounting Representative projects include: •Bard College Dean of Students Affairs annual staff retreat (6 retreats)•Student Program Coordinator – San Miguel de Allende International Chamber Music Festival, Mexico (3 festivals during the summer) •Associate Producer-New York City Village Halloween Parade (over 15 parades)•Producer/Director-The Mistletones Victorian Carolers, Philadelphia (15 seasons) & The Libertytones Colonial American Singers, Philadelphia (6 seasons)•Teambonding - freelance teambuilding events facilitator in New York City (2 years)•Hospitality Coordinator - Seattle’s Northwest Folklife Festival (3 seasons), Bumbershoot Arts Festival (3 seasons), and Seattle International Children’s Festival (3 seasons)•Transportation Coordinator-Goodwill Games Arts Festival, Seattle

Portland, Or, Us

A 26 year old nonprofit offering programs in 16 countries that integrate academic studies with volunteer service and full cultural immersion.•Led the change initiative to relocate corporation from NYC to Portland, OR. Oversaw corporate filings, closing of financials in NYS and opening in OR. Developed document retention policy and oversaw archiving and shipping. Secured new corporate headquarters. Hired new staff. Trained successor.

Miami, Florida, Us

A globally recognized academic program aboard a dedicated passenger ship specially transformed to host undergraduate and postgraduate students on semester-long voyages around the world.• Acting Director Aug 06 - Jan 07 - Assumed the responsibilities of Director including: maintaining and developing global partnerships, working with key senior staff on program development, managed all aspects of 1.5M program budget. Trained new Director. • Program Manager - Built an integrated set of over 200 academic field study experiences and shore excursions in 17 port cities worldwide (Asia, Africa, Europe and South America) on themes within multi-disciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate learning circles.

Portland, Or, Us

•Managed national student recruitment effort for undergraduate and postgraduate service-learning study abroad programs located in 16 countries. Liaised with global academic partners. Monitored program quality and delivery. •Created “New York Week” an experiential based academic program exploring leadership, nonprofit resources and organizational structure. •Program partners included: The United Nations, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and JPMorgan Chase.

Windsor, New Hampshire, Us

Co-created and led summer student travel programs across the US and abroad - cross-cultural exchanges, community service, language immersion, wilderness adventure, and theatre. •Service-learning in the forests of Puerto Rico, documentary filmmaking in St. Vincent, Commedia Dell Arte shows touring Bosnian refugee camps in Europe, and regional theatrical presentations touring New England

•Managed all day-to-day operations of a 30-year-old historic preservation nonprofit in the Hudson Valley. •Developed products that included: historic preservation educational programs, quarterly newsletter, web site, and historic house tours. •Weighed in on environmental issues related to historic preservation •Organizational partnerships included: The National Trust for Historic Preservation, The Preservation League of New York State, the Town of Red Hook, and Marist College.

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•Executed all company management needs for a major 20-day international arts festival. •Organized local and international travel and hotel accommodations for over 900 visiting artists. Implemented artist services and hospitality for 12 venues including opening and closing night galas. •Managed budget for housing, travel, hospitality, and per diems. •Supervised college student staff interns. •Identified and secured international symposia participants. •Coordinated all travel, hotel, and transportation for symposia participants. •Solidified venues and executed symposia ticketing system. •Worked closely with production, artistic, and technical staff. Program partners included: The Asia Society, Jewish Community Center, the Guggenheim Museum, and Fordham University.

•Oversaw and managed a nonprofit organization, created by Governor Edward G. Rendell that provides educational programming and tourism-related activities within Philadelphia’s historic district•Managed and operated the Betsy Ross American Flag House supervision marketing, programming, development, and operations.•Oversaw annual budget of $1.7 million. •Developed business, cultural, and artistic partnerships within and beyond Philadelphia’s historic district. •Developed products that included: historically based entertainment, tourist publications, web site, coupon book, evening programs, and tour packages focused on Heritage tourism. •Supervised summer management team and performing staff of over 70 performers •Collaborated with historians and playwrights to create historically based entertainments.•Trained performers in methods of first person interpretation.•Program partners included: The National Park Service, City of Philadelphia, National Constitution Center, Greater Philadelphia Tourism and Marketing Corporation, and diverse local museums.•Served as Pennsylvania State Representative for the National Association of Interpretation.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Theatre

Master Of Science - Ms, Organizational Leadership

Certificate Of Completion, Program Design, Management, And Assessment For Non-Profit Organizations

Certificate Of Completion, Entrepreneurial Success Workshop Series

Bachelor Of Fun Arts, Clowning