Develop and implement a strategic communications plan, leading brand development, content production, media relations, website, email and digital marketing, and more. Leverage the organization's platform to mobilize philanthropy in support of immigrant justice while broadening awareness of our programs and priorities. Lead the organization’s fundraising efforts, overseeing cultivation of approximately $2 million in grants revenue annually. Communications and Development Manager, October 2020 to August 2022.

Provided support to non-profit and philanthropic organizations in the areas of project management, communications, policy analysis, and research with a focus on human rights, immigration, and workers' rights. Projects included leading a communications campaign for the National Immigration Law Center and coordinating a statewide coalition for the California Immigrant Policy Center to respond to anti-immigrant policy changes.

Led a multi-sector, collaborative campaign to increase the capacity of organizations to provide information and legal services to immigrants. Assessed needs and identified opportunities in order to craft strategies, define program objectives, and implement activities. Developed grant proposals, provided grantee oversight and technical assistance, and shared best practices. Convened and facilitated conferences, trainings, and media campaigns to support program goals.

Oversaw all aspects of organizational communications, from strategic communications planning to branding and marketing to website and social media management. Developed strong local and national media relationships and secured significant press coverage. Managed communications campaigns to support policy advocacy efforts and litigation on behalf of low-wage workers.

Collaborated with a team of researchers on a project designed to understand models, challenges, and best practices in the response to sexual violence in displacement crises around the world. Led the Colombia case study, conducting desk and field research and utilizing results to make recommendations for protecting individuals fleeing sexual and gender-based violence.

Liaised with domestic and international migrant-serving programs; conducted fact finding missions to advocate for changes to refugee policy; developed policy recommendations; represented the organization to the public, the federal government, and international organizations; and developed a diverse network of relationships to advocate on behalf of the displaced.

Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of programs serving refugee and immigrant youth across the U.S. and developed strategies to improve service delivery. Managed budgets, wrote reports and proposals, reported on programmatic outcomes, and administered federal grants.

Assisted World Relief staff with the development and implementation of an impact monitoring system for refugee assistance programs in a camp in Mozambique, facilitating capacity building and providing technical assistance and training.