Upstart Co-Lab connects impact investors with the creative economy through advisory, research and partnerships. In 2023 we launched a portfolio of funds and companies comprising the first impact investment strategy for the U.S. creative economy. Upstart’s approach prioritizes diverse entrepreneurs leading companies in creative industries (eg. fashion & apparel, media & entertainment, food, the creator economy, visual arts, immersive experiences, health & beauty), and delivers people-focused impact: quality jobs, vibrant communities, and sustainable creative lives. In tandem, we will conduct an influence strategy focused on unlocking artists, art patrons and endowed cultural institutions as a new cohort of impact investors, and the creative sector as a new source of impact capital. Upstart Co-Lab is a fiscally sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.

Montería, Colombia: Evaluated urban growth trends, modeled land values and projected public space needs in concert with local government and consultants to advance city’s sustainable growth plan, including a ten-week engagement based in Montería's urban planning office.Davao City, Philippines: Developed mobile survey tool for local stakeholders to map and assess public space inventory; initiated roll-out and presented recommendations to city officials

Analyzed agency-wide rent collection process and developed scalable pilot program designed to decrease rent delinquency rates, increase revenue, and close operating deficit

Online event organization and management platform that teams up neighbors and coworkers for activities hosted in local recreational facilities, city parks, and other public & private venues. Focus on activating underutilized spaces during off-peak times + employee wellness + community engagement.

Managed North American road tour of NZ-based band The Ruby Suns (Sub Pop Records), consisting of live shows and TV/radio sessions in 24 cities spanning 10,000 miles.

Oversaw brand sponsorship marketing and corporate partnership portfolio for nonprofit arm of the NYC Dept of Parks & Recreation delivering citywide arts, sports, education, and community-building programs with a focus on the marquee free performing arts festival SummerStage.Formed and sustained partnerships with 50+ companies and consumer brands, creatively executing marketing, programming, community outreach and CSR deliverables for each. Partial list of clients: AT&T, Mastercard, Disney, JetBlue, Zipcar, eMusic, Gibson, Lacoste, Johnson & Johnson, Chipotle, Warner Bros, Red Bull, City Winery, Union Beer Distributors.Collaborated with artistic and technical staff to produce 300+ SummerStage events in Central Park and 18 neighborhood parks across NYC’s five boroughs with annual attendance of 750,000.

Staffer on ops team from build-up to wind-down of largest ever U.S. municipal political campaign

Catering arm of Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group (formerly Hudson Yards)

Business Director, Concert and Event Director, Summer General Manager, Blog Editor, Music Manager, Technical Director