My main goal in life is to make a difference. I take every day as a day that matters. I strive to learn something new and experience as many unique activities as I can. Specialties: Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Event Management, Major Gifts, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Community Health, Writing and Editing, Research, Animal Welfare, Health Education, Public Speaking, Working with Students, Recruitment, Volunteers, and Theatre.My work background is primarily based in nonprofit and hospitality management in Metro Detroit and New York City. I also have experience developing publications and managing web site content. I have excellent writing, editing, reporting, and proofreading skills that I learned while working for FOX News in the Web/New Media/Politics Departments.I have BAs in Jazz Voice, Intercultural Communication, and Peace and Conflict Studies (with a concentration on Dispute Resolution/ Hostage Negotiation and Terrorism) from Wayne State University. I have lived all over the world in places such as Switzerland, the Netherlands, Poland, Greece, Alaska, Hawaii, on an Amish Farm in Indiana, and New York City where I worked as an actress on a Soap Opera, jazz singer, and taught at a trapeze school.