Represents the university with local government and community by establishing relationships with community leaders, participating in community organizations/activities and fostering community and university partnerships; monitors, researches and/or analyzes local government legislative and regulatory issues; responsible for developing high level strategies to create and strengthen local government and community relations; actively focuses on strategic university engagement and enhanced goodwill toward the university.Works as part of the government affairs team to plan, organize and direct efforts to represent the university in local government and the greater Columbus community as a high level strategic thinker; develops and coordinates interactions with business and community groups to enhance support for higher education and the overall mission, goals and objectives of the university's Academic Plan; develops proposals and projects which serve to improve and promote the university's partnership with business and community organizations; establishes and maintains relationships with community leaders and diverse constituency groups; Monitors and/or analyzes local government legislative and regulatory issues which may affect the university; Stays abreast of emerging issues in community development; serves on community groups and task forces; Supports organizational planning and neighborhood projects for the development of master plans and coordinates University involvement in key neighborhoods that Ohio State may partner with the City of Columbus and other stakeholders; Represents the University on supporting the OSU work of boards, committees and ad hoc groups ;Supports the coordination of University priorities in relation to PACT’s Blueprint for Community Investment on the Near East Side and Campus Partners priorities in the University and Weinland Park geographies inclusive of assisting the University and municipal leadership on the development of projects.

Takes a leadership role with the City of Columbus (Mayor’s Office and City Council) and Franklin County elected officials to create and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships and projects: coordinates and staffs The University president’s quarterly meetings with Mayor of the City of Columbus; Plans, organizes and directs efforts to represent the university in the greater Central Ohio community and beyond; Develops and maintains relationships with elected and appointed officials in municipalities near OSU; develops proposals and identifies, develops and coordinates interactions with business and community groups to enhance support for higher education and the overall mission, goals and objectives of the University’s land grant mission and the 2020 Vision Plan. Led the development of the OSU Early Childhood Pipeline Scholarship Program; and partnered with College of Education and Human Ecology to develop the Promise Neighborhood grant submission to the US Department of Education’s for the Linden Neighborhood

Provided assistance to the Vice President for Outreach and Engagement in supporting and developing Outreach and Engagement partnerships with government, non-profit and community organizations. Took a leadership role with the City of Columbus (Mayor’s Office and City Council) and Franklin County elected officials to create and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships and projects: coordinates and staffs President E. Gordon Gee’s quarterly meetings with Mayor Michael B. Coleman; Planned, organized and directed efforts to represent the university in the greater Central Ohio community and beyond; Developed and maintained relationships with elected and appointed officials in municipalities near OSU; develops proposals and identifies, develops and coordinates interactions with business and community groups to enhance support for higher education and the overall mission, goals and objectives of the University’s Strategic Plan; Developed and implemented OSU’s Summer youth Work readiness program for rising high school juniors and seniors; develops proposals and projects which serve to improve and promote the university’s partnership with business and community organizations; develops relationships with community leaders and diverse constituency groups, actively promotes the university through contact with these groups; Coordinated OSU’s participation in the yearlong 200Columbus Bicentennial celebration; promotes a favorable image of the university with the general public, alumni, university supporters and others; coordinated and staffed President Gee’s African American Clergy Advisory Council. Supported the work of the university-wide Outreach and Engagement Advisory Council and lead the Corporate and Community and Engagement committee. Supervised the everyday operations and programming for the Office of Outreach and Engagement and represented the Senior Vice President on specialized occasions and matters in their absence

Spearheads urban redevelopment and community engagement efforts for PACT; implements recommended strategies as outlined in the PACT Blueprint for Community Investment; leads operations and implementation and build consensus and support; collaborate and work closely with key University and Wexner Medical Center leaders, City of Columbus, and CMHA; identifies, develops and secures development partners and market opportunities for strategic redevelopment; provides leadership and support for Board members and supervises PACT staff; implements annual budget, manages overall financing and spending and provide strategic plans; ensures regular meetings with the Board to update and inform members on current work, project timelines, and progress providing recommendations as needed for projects, strategic plans, organization’s staffing needs, structure and programs; advises Board on prospective fundraising/development opportunities and assists in identifying appropriate grants to support programs and missions. Manages all aspects of project development, such as: planning, community relations, entitlements, market feasibility assessments, design, site acquisition, financing (both public and private), legal analysis, construction procurement and oversight, leasing, property and asset management, and scheduling; lead PACT to undertake large-scale, complex urban redevelopment; lead community-based neighborhood planning processes; represent PACT at committee meetings, events, community meetings, and professional functions and promote organization’s mission. Serves as primary motivational team leader, inspiring the management, staff, departments, Board, and community stakeholders with the activities and work of PACT; builds consensus and support for the organization and project within the local community and media;

Served as Chief Operations Officer for Ohio Department of Development: Formulate & implement overall policies & program direction for assigned areas: Information Technology, Legal, Legislative, Communications, Human Resources,); as well as programmatic responsibility for the following Divisions: Community Development, Urban Development, Workforce and Talent, Governor’s Office on Appalachia, Energy Office and Banking and Insurance acted for & on behalf of Director of Ohio Department of Development in all departmental affairs involving operations; assisted Director in formulating & implementing Department business plan, goals & directives; reviews & approved goals & objectives proposed by Division/Office heads to ensure goals & direction are consistent with Department mission; oversaw major policy & system changes; and preparation of responses to inquiries from government officials &/or general public

Responsible for the operations of a minority real estate development company focusing on the development needs of Central Ohio and other regional markets. Identified real estate opportunities and managed staff involved to assure the completion of the activities in the overall project in a timely manner. Managed the financial and personnel resources of the organization. Managed relationships with various financial institutions and developed creative financial alternatives for real estate projects. Managed the financial reporting and all governmental filings to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. Managed The Diversified Foundation funds solicitation of funds and allocation to non-profits focused on at risk African American youth in central Ohio

Responsible for the overall day to day operations of the department, as well as assisting the Director as a spokesperson in a wide range of economic and community development activities and initiatives, including Housing, Downtown, Neighborhood and Economic Development, Social Services funding, Building and Zoning Code, One Stop Shop, Planning and Land Management. Responsible for the Fiscal, Human Resource, Public Information, and Contracting and Legislation functions of the Department. Supervised the annual preparation of the General Fund, Community Development Block Grant (C.D.B.G.) and Capital Improvement budgets for the Department. Responsible for the development and implementation of department policies and procedures. Led the Department of Development’s reorganization team and implemented the Department of Development’s reorganization Coordinated the development of the following new Department policies, the Neighborhood Liaison Program, the Economic Development Policy and the Vacant and Abandoned Housing Policy. Participated in Public Strategies Groups preparation of the Department’s four (4) Year Strategic Plan and responsible for reporting monthly outcomes to the Mayor’s Office. Liaison with the City Attorney’s Office on pending litigation or other legal matters. Served as the Department Director in their absence