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Boston, MA, US

• Qualify donors with a capacity of at least $50,000.
• Worked with Harvard Medical Faculty Physicans to design and lead an internal campaign to improve physician diversity at BIDMC.
• Worked on the team that fundraised for Dan Barouch as he developed the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine.
• Established fund for the Department of Anesthesia's training initiative of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) in Liberia.
• Lead fundraising efforts for the Pathology Department, including a $2,000,000 endowed chair in honor of Ann and Harold Dvorak.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with high-level donors, in-person, over the phone, and virtually.

• Promoted from Operations Associate to Development Director, accountable for providing leadership and direction to the Development Team; devise strategic plans and guide staff efforts to advance fundraising and outreach.
• Create and implement development plans that detail how the organization solicits donors and identifies funding sources such as grants, in-kind donations, charitable events, individual giving, and marketing opportunities.
• Partner with Programs Director and Design Director to develop marketing materials. Conduct market research to identify and cultivate potential donors.
• Oversee major gifts and donor relationships from identification of prospects, to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Success in collaborating with both internal and external sources, donors, and prospective donors to create and foster strategic relationships.
• Create a mix of donor sources and solicitation programs specific to organization objectives.

• As Operations Associate, provided essential administrative support to the Assistant Director to promote seamless daily operations while advancing business objectives.
• Communicate with rental clients via email, phone, and in person tours of space
• Write and maintain advertisements of the art gallery and rental space
• Research policy and legislation to advise the business plan
• Manage door and ticketing at events and programming
• Analyze event revenue

Boston, MA, US

• The Program Assistant at the Asian American Center at Northeastern University is one member of a dynamic team of professionals at Northeastern focused on developing an intentional and student-centered space for the.
• Mentored students of Asian descent as they explored their Asian American identity and cope with issues including mental health, sexual assault, ableism, and colorism
• Coordinated and Led Destin(Asian) alternative spring break for students, spring 2018
• Created programming focused on themes of community engagement within the context of Asian American student life on and off campus
• Co-planned and implemented Explor(Asian), the Asian American Center’s retreat focusing on the intersections of Asian American identity and gender identity, January 2018
• Worked with students to develop the unPAAC'd discussion series about difficulties faced by Asian Americans

Cambridge, MA, US

Performed outreach duties, and identified/developed prospective donors; researched individuals, corporations, and foundations and wrote reports. Composed letters, called, and contacted potential donors to market and generate interest in the organization. Coordinated prospect research with co-workers and presented data to develop prospect pipeline.

• Coordinated all aspects of the 4th annual Growing Local Festival; liaised between Food Works VT and multiple vendors/groups. Communicated with food vendors and local businesses conducting workshops. Met with musicians..
• As Office Manager, ensured the office was well organized and stocked for daily functioning.
• Helped manage web domain and associated email addresses; managed social media campaigns.
• Completed the company’s response to an audit including organizing financials and pulling/compiling reports.

• Conducted research on bullying, harassment, hazing laws, and conflict transformation practices. Presented findings weekly to the Director. Used an academic approach to understand the psychology and dynamics involved in.
• Coordinated with one other Summer Research Assistant to prevent duplicate research; used academic databases and journals to conduct research using JSTOR, Academic OneFile, Academic Search Complete, Educator's Reference.
• Advocated for the implementation of anonymous Internet-based reporting of bullying and harassment like that which existed in Rhode Island.

• Served as the Co-Director for this non-profit organization that provided services focused on diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence consulting and training. Tasked with conducting research on diversity in.
• Assisted with writing grant proposals and financial reports, and worked to further multicultural education in Central Vermont school systems.
• Implemented programming and served as a guest speaker at local schools; led workshops; met with educators.

Master'S Degree, Philanthropy & Development

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Asian American Studies And Music

Graduate Studies, Nonprofit Management And Communications

Cross Registered Per Wellesley College (B.A.), Undergraduate

High School Diploma

Certificate, Financial Success For Nonprofits