Building lasting impact rests on realizing an idea or a thought, and the ability to turn that idea into something you can touch. This conversion to achieve a goal inspires me, and is guiding the way I work with teams to success.
Providing development and strategic advise, and operational and financial management support to GHP, an organization dedicated to assisting mothers who are trafficked or in sex work and their children. GHP is actively conducting research and providing direct services, including supporting maternal health and child protection, in the U.S. and in developing countries across the globe.
Supporting NCC leadership to facilitate the clarification of organizational goals and objectives, expand strategic planning and fundraising connection points, and achieve significant improvements in organizational vision articulation and sustainability. Assisting the creation of partnerships to promote social justice and racial equity in board representation and overall agency focus.
Engaged as consultant to Butterflies USA, to expand fundraising reach and supporting cross-cultural communications. Butterflies USA works to provide assistance to children, including homeless, orphans, runaways and street-connected children in India.
Preparing operations for Family Alliance, Family for Every Child's U.S.-based affiliate, for fundraising, 'friendraising', and 'brandraising' purposes. Family, a global network of 40 members in 36 countries, supports children and their right to grow up in a safe family environment, by promoting advocacy, research and education.
Lead on Entrepreneurs’ Organization OneWorld initiative; EO OneWorld is a membership platform affiliated with the New York chapter of EO, with a mission to create more socially conscious, culturally diverse, and inclusive experiences for all EO members; and focused on creating measurable and meaningful transformations national by recruiting, retaining, empowering, and advancing entrepreneurs who are people of color, women and members of the LGBTQIA+community, which are all currently underrepresented in EO nationally.
Resource Development to raise fund and awareness for vulnerable youth, to provide infant mental health and dyadic services to families and children in the Bronx. Assisting staff and Board to increase awareness of service via communications and fundraising; liaison with funders, foundations and clinical staff.
Developed digital platforms/social media and visual content to gauge a company’s “good works.” Helped globally-marketed companies identify and create trusted branding versus selling products. Developed marketing strategies for obtaining metrics and accurate KPIs. Assembled multiple interested parties to showcase offerings, and to illustrate additional values of social impact investments.
Led and managed all operations for Charity Rating. Recruited to create a sustainable income stream. Conceived an interactive digital platform to generate income for agency and NGO’s, raise awareness and add value. Additionally, supervised the annual evaluations of 250+ Swedish Non-Government Organizations (NGOs).
The American start-up affiliate of Mall Street AB, Mall Street USA was founded with the idea of creating a digital platform to realize dreams. Charged with finding investors and marketing partners, I worked with an online payment company to configure multifaceted crowdfunding details as the platform was global/internet-based. Contracted a consultant to create a business plan (deck) with investment strategy for Mall Street USA.
In charge of all operational, administrative and board responsibilities of the US foundation office. Founded by Queen Silvia of Sweden in 1999, Childhood USA's mission is to defend the rights of the child and to promote better living conditions for vulnerable and exploited children at risk all over the world. Initiated and headed fundraising, financial management, project funding and partnerships. In less than 18 months, began project portfolio development, created website and designed new marketing materials. Sought and secured funding for 8 U.S. projects, while continuing to maintain up to 13 current U.S. projects annually, in addition to supporting 100+ projects in global portfolio. Organized conferences and seminars, at UN and other venues. As internet emerged, raised profile of Foundation by creating cost-effective profiles on social media, greatly increasing awareness in the U.S. and globally.
Founding member of Coordinating Committee of the Welfare Made A Difference National Campaign, NYC, NY. Created written informational material and speaking notes. Training volunteers and coordinating lobbying and public relations actions in Washington, DC, and ongoing local actions with groups affiliated with the campaign. Managed national network of organizations that participate in the legislative efforts
Served in several capacities in Development, PR/Marketing, management and direct services settings.
Provided key staff support to Center Director and Management team at the largest affiliate in Northern California, serving 5,000+ clients/year, with multiple areas of responsibility.
Managed policy and events, Development/PR, HNWI donor cultivation, center operations, and assisted clinic M.D. and health staff to provide direct client services.
Trained as Medical Assistant, providing direct services in reproductive health and abortion services to clients in area clinic locations.