Principle at Venture Forth (Independent Consultant)Provide a range of services for small business clients including marketing, communications, social media, business/data analytics, and project management

Led collaborative and multi-stakeholder initiatives that improved regional air quality, promoted business resilience, advanced regional broadband planning, and created talent/workforce development opportunitiesConducted research and analysis, coordinated stakeholder outreach and engagement, developed cooperative strategies and action plans to address regional challenges. Developed materials and communications incorporating data analysis and visualizations to support decision-making for community leaders and policymakers. Project highlights include:21st CENTURY WORKFORCE -Managed workforce development projects improving alignment of regional workforce system and fostering partnerships between business and educationBROADBAND ACCESS & ADOPTION-Managed the Connected Capital Consortium, working to expand broadband access and adoption and close the Digital DivideAMERICAS COMPETITIVENESS EXCHANGE (ACE 10)-Project Leader for the tenth Americas Competitiveness Exchange on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a reverse trade mission bringing leaders from 23 member countries of the Organization of American States to 7 cities and 29 sites in Northern California-Partnered with local, State, and Federal government (US Department of State; US Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration and Economic Development Administration) on program design and implementation-Fostered opportunities for partnership in research, trade, investment, and collaboration CLEANER AIR PARTNERSHIP-Project Leader for regional coalition of business, health, government, transportation, and community leaders advancing air quality improvements through policy collaboration clean technology adoption.-Developed common policy positions and advocated with Federal, State, and local govern on air quality policy supported by partnership-Conducted outreach and education on health and economic impacts of poor air quality

Conducted strategic planning and evaluation; coordinated the implementation of voluntary green power pricing and carbon offset programs. Evaluated industry and market for green energy products, identified opportunities and developed recommendations for new program development.

Provided direct support to the executive director for the entire scope of work of the SGC, including the review, evaluation, recommendation, and oversight of grant awards to local governments and regional transportation agenciesManaged oversight of contracts awarded to provide, fund and distribute data and information to support sustainable community planning. Worked cross-functionally with key staff of SGC member agencies to developed and deliver on SGC work plan.-Served as project manager for the development of the SGC 2012 - 2014 strategic plan; identified priority actions in collaboration with nearly 200 stakeholders representing local government elected officials and planning staff; regional transportation agencies; state and federal agencies; and non-governmental issue advocates representing business, disadvantaged communities, and environmental concerns.

Professional Services product line and business operations manager.

Managed marketing, communications and partner programs for Internet Service Provider 'quality of service' certification