• Spearheaded two major publications on workforce development and regional competitiveness• Managed and executed research and analysis, stakeholder outreach, writing, and post-release press and event coordination, in addition to collaborating with high-value sponsors• Planned panels on topics related to this research and led stakeholder meetings and interviews with elected officials, community leaders, educators, and industry executives• Other project areas included small business… Show more • Spearheaded two major publications on workforce development and regional competitiveness• Managed and executed research and analysis, stakeholder outreach, writing, and post-release press and event coordination, in addition to collaborating with high-value sponsors• Planned panels on topics related to this research and led stakeholder meetings and interviews with elected officials, community leaders, educators, and industry executives• Other project areas included small business capital access (lending to underserved markets) and community development (housing and homelessness, energy) in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, University of Southern California, and Southern California Edison• Assisted in planning Milken’s annual California Summits and Global Conferences, in addition to smaller events throughout the year, including content development and speaker selection Show less

• Managed employee ridesharing program to promote environmental health and awareness – marketing alternative commute modes, planning events, and coordinating day-to-day administration• Supported transportation grant projects and tracked financial data and documentation

• Researched diversity pipeline to employment landscape and best practices• Prepared reference directory highlighting model legal diversity pipeline programs• Aided in the administration of the Foundation’s scholarship programs

• Developed and managed grant applications and reports, fundraising campaigns, and donor database• Liaison to Board of Directors, managing critical documentation and meeting coordination• Supported Executive Director and Managing Director, including scheduling, contact and communication management, and meeting preparation• Planned and executed large-scale fundraising luncheon for 700+ attendees, soliciting individual corporate contributions upwards of $30,000

• Facilitated legal advocacy for individuals experiencing homelessness, including conducting client outreach and intake, arranging court dates, and coordinating pro bono representation; managed 200+ cases per month• Worked on local policy issues, including meetings with city supervisors, legislative aids, and other community leaders

• Designed and executed transportation system for 500+ Teach for America participants• Planned and coordinated three large-scale special events for corps members and staff, working with external vendors, negotiating pricing, and supervising other staff members in execution