In support of St. Rita School for the Deaf’s mission, I work to achieve our organization’s fundraising goals by engaging donors, executing fundraising initiatives, and coordinating special events that strengthen our community’s commitment to our mission. I manage donor data in Raiser’s Edge and Greater Giving to ensure accuracy and transparency, supporting our team with insights for strategic fundraising. By maintaining strong donor relationships and ensuring timely, meaningful communications… Show more In support of St. Rita School for the Deaf’s mission, I work to achieve our organization’s fundraising goals by engaging donors, executing fundraising initiatives, and coordinating special events that strengthen our community’s commitment to our mission. I manage donor data in Raiser’s Edge and Greater Giving to ensure accuracy and transparency, supporting our team with insights for strategic fundraising. By maintaining strong donor relationships and ensuring timely, meaningful communications, I help create a culture of gratitude that inspires continued support. My contributions in donor engagement and event management enable us to secure the critical resources needed to sustain and grow St. Rita’s impactful programs. Show less

As a key team member at the LEC Foundation, I was dedicated to cultivating donor relationships and securing vital funds to advance Life Enriching Communities’ mission of wellness for senior adults. My role involved leading donor relations, managing special events, and overseeing our volunteer program to foster a vibrant culture of support. By coordinating impactful fundraising initiatives and meaningful gift acknowledgments, I helped connect donors with opportunities to contribute to our Way of… Show more As a key team member at the LEC Foundation, I was dedicated to cultivating donor relationships and securing vital funds to advance Life Enriching Communities’ mission of wellness for senior adults. My role involved leading donor relations, managing special events, and overseeing our volunteer program to foster a vibrant culture of support. By coordinating impactful fundraising initiatives and meaningful gift acknowledgments, I helped connect donors with opportunities to contribute to our Way of Wellness philosophy. These efforts ensured sustainable philanthropic support, empowering the organization to continuously enhance wellness-centered lifestyles for residents.A career milestone at Twin Towers was guiding a capital campaign for the Chapel renovation, where I exceeded the $500,000 goal by restoring key donor relationships, including a pivotal $92,000 gift and securing a $165,000 challenge grant. My efforts resulted in a newly inclusive worship space that honors the chapel's legacy and meets the needs of residents. Another highlight was helping a 98-year-old Twin Towers resident and celebrated artist fulfill her dream of a final art exhibit. Through a close partnership, we prepared her seventy-five watercolors for a show attended by 170 guests—including family from as far as Texas and New York—and sold every piece. Show less

As a Child Case Manager at St. Joseph Orphanage, I worked closely with children facing severe behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges, providing individualized support to guide them on their path to recovery from. By fostering hope and empowering families, I played a key role in ensuring that children received the resources and support they needed to achieve lasting success and a brighter future.

As District Executive with the Boy Scouts of America, I was responsible for advancing the mission to empower young people to make ethical choices by overseeing program growth, quality, and volunteer leadership within our district. I managed and motivated a team of dedicated adult volunteers who trained and supported leaders to deliver high-quality Scouting experiences. Additionally, I led fundraising efforts and engaged in the community to secure community support, ensuring resources for… Show more As District Executive with the Boy Scouts of America, I was responsible for advancing the mission to empower young people to make ethical choices by overseeing program growth, quality, and volunteer leadership within our district. I managed and motivated a team of dedicated adult volunteers who trained and supported leaders to deliver high-quality Scouting experiences. Additionally, I led fundraising efforts and engaged in the community to secure community support, ensuring resources for impactful programs that upheld the values of the Scout Oath and Law.My greatest personal achievement while working with the Boy Scouts was securing a $25,000 grant to activate an inner-city Boy Scout troop, creating life-changing opportunities for at-risk youth and instilling the values of leadership and community through Scouting. Show less

In my role providing child case management, I was dedicated to improving the lives of children impacted by sexual, emotional, and physical abuse. I provided strengths-based foster care, adoption, and mental health services, working to ensure the permanency, safety, and well-being of youth. By advocating for the best interests of each child, I helped support their path to healing and stability, fostering environments where they could thrive and build brighter futures.