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United States

Oakton, Virginia, United States

Developed, organized and coordinated social action and community service activities for teenagers. •Convened volunteers and facilitated development of a concrete plan of action to address racial justice and initiated a partnership with a local church and local community organizers.

Advisory Council on Instruction (ACI), Family and Community Engagement Committee (FACE)•Successfully awarded a National PTA “Take Your Family to School” Week Grant. Funds used to develop reading guides, train facilitators, and purchase books for 18 Family Book Clubs.•Collaborated with PTA Presidents to address budget concerns at public hearings and in conferences on issues including public health and school nurses, mental health services, teen parenting program, transportation and supports for lower income families.•Managed and oversaw all aspects of the PTA budget of nearly $100,0000, fundraising, community and educational events, community involvement, and collaborated with Principal.Northern Virginia Hadassah, President; Led the revitalization of this 900-member organization. Oversaw all aspects of local nonprofit management meeting fundraising goal of $83,000, member education and political advocacy.•Coordinated Date with the State advocacy program. Initiated partnership with other local organizations and coordinated on legislative issues and lobbied state legislators.•Lobbied federal legislators and federal executive branch representatives.

Washington, Dc

Promoted Girl Scout program within assigned areas by conducting presentations to community groups, schools, YMCA/YWCA, churches and synagogues, local Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Clubs, local businesses and others. •Conducted successful fund development campaign with local senior executives and family giving. Trained parents to conduct fundraising campaign. •Recruited, trained and supervised approximately 500 volunteers.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Rothberg School for Overseas Students

Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), American Government And Politics (United States)