Supporting movement focused non-profits with full People and Culture support including:• Full cycle recruitment support. Adapting to the needs of the organization and utilizing creative approaches targeting diverse communities for roles at all professional levels. • Value driven DE&I investigations resulting in thoughtful and comprehensive reports and recommendations for clients. Bringing expertise and best practices to a comprehensive approach ensuring reviews of all aspects of organizations to ensure a safe and productive work place for all staff. • Design and implemented broad and detailed Training Programs using best in class tools and adapting specific training programs for the needs of clients. Combining virtual training content with personalized facilitated trainings. • Leadership coaching to HR/People team members and other leaders within client organizations. • Approaches all work prioritizing holistic wellness and ensuring DEI at the foundation of all work.Supporting movement focused non-profits with full People Operations support including:• Compliance and policy design and review for both union and non-union organizations.• Support the implementation of HRIS systems and tools for new and growing client organizations.• Research and advise on insurance and benefits needs for clients.

• Led the HR team through transition between Chief People Officers acting as interim CPO.• Oversaw all HR functions, including recruitment, talent support, staff care, learning and development, performance management, payroll, benefits administration, and more during the global pandemic in an entirely remote work force.• Designed and supported the organization through a compensation review and adjustment cycle, completed for the first time in more than 10 years at the organization.• Supported the recruitment and onboarding of more than 200 global employees in an entirely remote environment.• Implemented manager support programs designed to increase people managers’ capacity to support their teams.• Developed and implemented broad global staff care initiatives in response to the global pandemic.• Supported the design and implementation of Diversity Equity and Inclusion work, including the roll-out of a robust training program and the development of a first-ever DEI staff council.

• Supported the creation of a field office of more than 100 staff members – including doctors and nurses – in Colombia in direct response to the Venezuelan refugee crisis.• Refreshed and revamped employee engagement programs from recruitment to termination including onboarding improvements, anniversary celebration program and more. • Initiated the reevaluation of staff handbook.

• Led the recruitment and onboarding of more than 70 employees in the US and across the globe, including more than 20 emergency response professionals immediately after the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season – Hurricanes Harvey and Maria.• Oversaw the design of and transition to a new applicant tracking system (Cornerstone on Demand).• Managed staff and volunteers to execute all aspects of the HR discipline.• Core member of the Change Execution Management team for an organization-wide technology initiative following the Conner Methodology of change management.

• Oversaw recruitment efforts for staff and volunteers.• Developed and executed a competitive Summer Internship program of 16 talented college graduates.• Created a comprehensive onboarding program and supported ongoing employee engagement activities.• Designed and implemented a New Manager Bootcamp for staff at various levels taking on new management roles at Americares.

* Managed a recruitment load of up to 14 positions at a time.* Supported ongoing HR initiatives around employee engagement

• Acted as HR business partner for four organizational departments.• Supported departments in day-to-day HR needs, including assisting with benefits implementation.• Completed the hiring process, from job description design to onboarding of new staff.• Assisted with the execution and implementation of performance evaluation program and staff development.• Took a leadership role in HR work groups, helping to develop and implement employee handbook and performance evaluation program.

• Collected staff feedback and researched to develop a training program for internal staff, vendors and the public.• Designed and facilitated an organization-wide training program, including collaboration with:o The HR Department to create a manager training program for leadership and technical management skills.o The Compliance Department for weekly trainings on compliance and regulatory affairs topics.o Organizational leadership for policies and procedures impacting all employees. • Facilitated in person trainings for more than fifty staff members. • Coordinated and organized all previous training materials in an online tool for increased use.• Collaborated with local subject matter experts to plan and help facilitate trainings around various important topics.• Organized and implemented weekly “Compliance College” courses to help train staff on legal and policy issues.• Designed a statewide engagement program for clinical innovations including the development of an iPhone application.

* Developed a community engagement program helping to exceed enrollment goals for a new health insurance company.* Designed, developed and implemented the company’s engagement program for more than 15,000 members.* Managed and oversaw two outreach organizers, a temporary team of canvassers and four rural organizers.* Developed a recruitment strategy for the first Board of Directors election, exceeding recruitment goal by nearly 200%.* Created an election program for co-op Board of Directors in accordance with state, federal and organizational policies. * Utilized engagement tools including in person community meetings, online feedback tools and Telephone Townhalls.* Helped to build advocacy strategies around healthcare transparency and access to mental health care.* Coordinated with allied organizations to create an LGBT Provide Pledge as a resource directory for our members.* Collaborated with co-workers to build an organizational Wellness Committee and official performance evaluation tool.

* Ran the statewide non-profit created after the Obama campaign came to an end.* Developed and implemented campaigns focused on immigration reform, gun violence prevention and climate change.* Built and ran the political, press, digital and fundraising team from scratch.* Participated on state level coalitions around Gun Violence Prevent and Immigration Reform.* Organized and executed more than 20 press events and congressional outreach events around the above issues.

* Partnered with 50 local nonprofit organizations to plan a national Day of Service to honor Martin Luther King Jr.* Organized more than 500 volunteers to serve in their communities on January 19th.* Collaborated with Obama Campaign staff and volunteers across the state to support the President’s inauguration.

* Manage 75 field staff including 4 regional field directors. * Collaborated and coordinated presidential rallies with attendance of more than 20,000 people.* Organized thousands of volunteer events in Denver and Jefferson County.* Coordinated and ran more than 10 large staff and volunteer trainings about campaign structure, high level strategies.* Developed and helped to implement a Summer Fellows program of more than 100 statewide fellows.* Utilized data to create and implement a field strategy including developing a staffing plan for the state.* Helped to win the 2012 presidential election for Barack Obama.

* Manage a field staff of 7 organizers and volunteers to do voter outreach activities such as canvassing and phone calls.* Developed and implemented an on the ground field strategy specific to the population of Jefferson County. * Organized thousands of voters in a county that comprises nearly 17% of the voters in Colorado.* Collaborated with local political leaders in very politically competitive county.

* Facilitated daily campaign and voter outreach activities, as well as house parties and major events for candidate. * Collaborated with local political leaders and leaders of the Latino community in Denver.* Hands on field experience across the city.

* Organized in Denver to help Senator Bennet win his election by less than 1%. * Mobilized hundreds of local volunteers to participate in daily campaign and voter outreach events. * Collaborated with local political leaders and community activists to generate support for a highly polarizing candidate.* Direct voter contact in person and over the phone.

*Actively participated in the official sunset planning process for the Mental Health Statute in Colorado.* Collaborated with professional organizations throughout the state around psychotherapy and behavioral health services.* Worked with the Department of Regulatory Affairs on issues impacting Social Work licensing.* Helped to draft the proposed language for legislation overseeing all psychotherapy professions.

* Studied Community Level Social Work

* Participated in a 3 month language and culture training from local leaders and Peace Corps staff.* Assisted in distribution of scholarships for high school and college girls who otherwise could not afford the education.* Organized and ran 6 week summer camp including fundraising for, and overseeing a budget of more than $25,000.* Taught income-generating activities to women providing them ongoing life skills for employment.* Participated in country-wide bike tours promoting gender equality and HIV prevention and education.* Trained local teachers in gender equality.

* Provided outreach to local food pantries or homelessness prevention organizations* Coordinated hundreds of volunteers with local organizations