I currently:* coordinate, launch, and administer a variety of projects and initiatives for the Office of the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA) aimed at accomplishing the VPFA’s objectives related to the portfolio-wide strategic vision and goals for diversity and inclusion* conduct the necessary research, outreach and recruitment, process management, documentation, and evaluation to ensure projects meet their objectives within budgetary and time constraints* lead complex cross-unit projects, define project scope, goals and deliverables, and facilitate project teams to provide many of the 750+ Finance and Administration employees with access to the training and activities necessary to achieve and sustain an inclusive workplace climate* work with internal and external resources such as subject matter experts, data and business analysts, and members of the VPFA leadership teams and diversity committee* staff the VPFA diversity committee and various other committees

* Responsible for day-to-day operations of the RightsNow! project in Peru and Guatemala, including- the development and implementation of training and technical assistance activities- leading in-country and long-distance training teams- managing in-country field visits and training workshops- reporting to funders and stakeholders on successes, challenges, and recommended follow-up activities- planning, coordinating, and conducting evaluation activities- negotiating contracts- administering financial procedures, expense approvals, and expense reconciliations- ensuring program delivery within budget parameters and in compliance with requisite policies- researching and producing training resources and communications materials- contributing to the development of funding proposals * Working with the database team to plan for and implement a new organizational CRM

* Oversaw the provincial $10million Better at Home program and provided regular reports to funders* Reworked, reformatted, and developed clear explanations for the ongoing $10million provincial budget* Developed and managed four sub-projects totaling $2million (created project plans: including developing timelines, risk mitigation plans, communication plans, work plans, and budgets)* Worked with HR Director to develop job descriptions, advertise, interview, and hire staff* Hired and managed consultants: created RFPs; advertised for, screened, and interviewed candidates; checked references; managed contracts)* Supervised staff: provided leadership and ongoing staff support through internal transition* Guided team members in problem solving, relationship-building, and inter-departmental collaboration* Managed the annual provincial conference that brought together 120 participants from around BC* Negotiated partnerships, including key stakeholder relationship management* Supported the development and execution of project learning, evaluation, and long-term planning* Represented United Way and the provincial program to stakeholders, including the media* Conducted community engagement, including in-community workshops of 100+ attendees* Supported local program design and guide host agencies through start-up and implementation* Created regular, detailed reports and presentations for a variety of internal and external audiences

* Created and maintained relationships with diverse project stakeholders around British Columbia* Guided and supported community engagement processes, mediating potentially conflictual interactions and facilitating group problem-solving where necessary* Supported program implementation by providing advice, training, and resources to funded sites* Acted as liaison between program sites and Better at Home provincial team* Facilitated knowledge sharing between sites to enhance successful implementation* Tracked budgets, applications, data, narrative reports, and emerging community trends* Made ongoing recommendations to Provincial Program Manager regarding complex site issues* Conducted public presentations to various stakeholders (e.g. BC-OAPO, Jewish Seniors Alliance)* Advocated for, designed, and implemented a disability inclusion project for Better at Home

* Provided support to a Community of Practice among Better at Home local program personnel* Supported the development and implementation of marketing and communications initiatives* Designed systems to facilitate communication and knowledge sharing between stakeholders* Created and facilitated the creation of resources for program sites and other stakeholders* Responded to oral and written inquiries from internal and external sources regarding the project

* Provided technical support and training to development projects in Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, Jordan, and Colombia* Coordinated and conducted technical assistance and training trips to project locations* Monitored and updated project budgets* Provided detailed interim project reports and created or co-wrote project completion reports* Created and delivered conference presentations, training seminars, and knowledge-sharing workshops* Administered small grants programs: reviewing and selecting applications, and monitoring and evaluating project outcomes* Designed and implemented project evaluation strategies* Produced resources and training materials

M.A. in International DevelopmentGraduate Certificate in Non-Profit ManagementNOTE: Research and community engagement activities included:* Working as Project Coordinator for Boitumelo Project (empowering vulnerable women and seniors), Johannesburg, South Africa* Assessing a poverty alleviation project for the United Way of Lane County, Eugene, Oregon, USA

* Worked with students, parents, faculty, and staff to support job- and internship-search strategies* Created and delivered courses on International Relations, Japanese Culture, and Human Rights* Facilitated workshops on language acquisition and international exchange opportunities* Designed and maintained the website and created various communications materials for CEED* Advised students on options for study abroad, summer internships, and international job options

* Planned, managed, and hosted the November 2004 Peacebuilding Workshop (with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs)* Compiled, edited, and oversaw the publication of The JCCP Directory of Organizations for Conflict Prevention in the Asia-Pacific Region* Recruited presenters, organized publicity and logistics, and managed the annual e-Symposia on Conflict Prevention Series* Designed and created content for English publications: project reports for funders, the Dialogue Webpage for Conflicts Worldwide newsletter, the JCCP email magazine, and the JCCP brochure* Created materials and communications on peacebuilding in Afghanistan, Cambodia and Sri Lanka* Presented at the annual JCCP post-graduate programme on conflict prevention

* Taught communication skills to elementary, junior, and senior high school students* Created short- and long-term learning plans for different levels of the public education system* Lectured on South African and Japanese culture at schools and educational conferences* Facilitated policy workshops for teachers, educational administrators, and other stakeholders* Met with parents, students, faculty, and staff to discuss improved educational outcomes for students

* Conducted community meetings and surveys, and prepared reports for community-based projects* Facilitated stakeholder meetings on the role of women in community-led water projects* Developed and implemented measurement, monitoring, and evaluation plans for various projects* Evaluated community projects across South Africa for The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund* Conducted community surveys and meetings on community-based tourism strategies (Hlobane)* Wrote and presented guidelines for implementing European Union-funded programs* Assessed public procurement to small, medium and micro-enterprises (for Ntsika; co-author)* Evaluated South African-based training programs for the International Labour Organization* Researched and assessed public procurement to small, medium, and micro-enterprises

* Conducted International Relations seminars for undergraduate students* Wrote papers and organized seminars for the International Relations department’s East Asia Project* Advised and supported diverse undergraduate students on educational and professional career options