Maia Cheli

Experience

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  University of California, San Francisco, Departments of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Infection Control

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1993

  Database Manager, Editorial Assistant

  Managed a surgical research database, which recorded and analyzed heart and lung operations and patient outcomes. Transcribed detailed surgical reports. Prepared grant applications. Edited scientific manuscripts, grant proposals, and hospital policy manuals for infection control team.

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  The Nature Conservancy

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Administrative Assistant

  Facilitated communications and served as the first point of contact for donors, trustees, government staff, Conservancy teams, and the general public. Prepared documents and correspondence for the State Director and Director of Development. Supported the Director of Administration on purchasing, payroll, and human resources. Provided technical support for a twenty-person team.

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  The United Way of the Bay Area

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Assistant Vice President for Donor Services, United Nonprofit Operations Division

  Led data analysis, report generation, and quality assurance for major clients including Bank of America, DHL, Levi Strauss, Pacific Telesis Group, and Pacific Gas & Electric. Developed customized campaign reports, payroll transfer files, and individualized gift acknowledgments for workplace campaigns. Collaborated with pledge operations team to support major client campaign development. Established quality assurance metrics and conducted data audits for department leads, donor services hotline, and core programming team. Show less

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  Cal Poly Humboldt

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  HHMI Supplemental Course Program Coordinator and Botany Instructor

  Expanded the department’s supplemental course program to support students in core biology coursework and address equity gaps, and launched a summer mathematics bridge program for incoming students. Developed and taught supplemental courses in botany.

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  MICHIGAN PSYCHOTHERAPY, P.C.

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Technical Consultant

  Worked with clinical and administrative staff to design UI/UX for a digital medical records system that integrated patient records and accounts, correspondence, statements, and insurance billing.

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2000 - Mar 2017

  Consultant

  Developed, launched, and managed marketing campaigns for nonprofit arts organizations, including brand redesign, website development, press and publicity, membership engagement, and ticket sales. Produced live interviews and event previews, and created promotional imagery and footage. Designed and developed a custom sales database and product websites, and generated articles, imagery, videography, newsletters, and other promotional materials for a premier instrument manufacturer. Worked with internationally acclaimed artists to promote their concert performances, recordings, and signature instruments. Show less

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  Humboldt Folklife Society

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2012

  Executive Director and Consultant

  Produced two music festivals (folk and blues) annually; a touring artist concert series; workshops and master classes; and a community dance program. Expanded the original folk festival from one to six days. Designed and developed websites; produced articles, photography, and publicity; generated and oversaw visual design and branded material; coordinated radio shows and artist interviews. Hired and managed sound engineers and event volunteers; oversaw ticketing, sales, and membership; and negotiated artist contracts. Collaborated with advisory board, event teams, and venue partners, and supported local schools and nonprofits through fundraising events. Show less

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  Cal Poly Humboldt

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2019

  Lecturer in Technical Writing (Engineering)

  Instructed senior-level engineering students on technical writing, project design, professional integrity, universal design/accessibility, and public speaking. Developed document and presentation standards for engineering department coursework.

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  Schatz Energy Research Center

  Mar 2017 - now

  Supported development of research and design and student scholarship programs via grant writing, donor engagement, and coordination with campus marketing and capital campaign teams. Secured funding for California Tribal resiliency projects. Supported strategic development of clean energy access and resilience initiatives. Developed and maintained relationships with campus, local, state, and international partners around clean energy, and environmental and community health. Produced a webinar series on offshore wind and a guest speaker series on Climate and Clean Energy. Hosted media and community events. Coordinated meetings and tours for state agencies, elected officials, Tribal representatives, philanthropic foundations, and utility partners. Co-produced a video series on solar power solutions for off-grid schools and health clinics. Led development of the 2022 all-staff strategic visioning retreat. Chaired the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee and conducted the 2021-22 staff diversity analysis. Revised recruitment and hiring procedures to increase equity. Trained staff on accessibility standards for documents and presentations, and coordinated with campus disability teams to create accessible programming. Show less

  • Senior Development Manager

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Communications and Outreach Manager

    Mar 2020 - Aug 2023

  • Outreach Coordinator

    Mar 2017 - Feb 2020