Trisha Gooch

Experience

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  The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Development Associate
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  Mainly Mozart

  Jan 2007 - Mar 2008

  Development Manager
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  NAMI San Diego

  Mar 2007 - Jul 2008

  Development Consultant
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  Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank

  Nov 2008 - Feb 2012

  Director of Development
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  Second Chance

  Feb 2012 - May 2018

  Founded in 1993, Second Chance is recognized nationally for its successful workforce training model, helping men, women and youth who desire to change their lives break the cycle of unemployment, poverty, homelessness, substance abuse and chronic incarceration that has kept them from becoming successful, contributing members of their communities. Second Chance is located at 6145 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114 and can be reached at 619-234-8888 or by visiting their website at www.secondchanceprogram.org.Second Chance - Helping You Find Your Way. Show less

  • Vice President, Advancement & External Affairs

    Mar 2015 - May 2018

  • Director of Development & Community Relations

    Feb 2012 - Mar 2015
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  Goochwords

  May 2018 - now

  Developmental Editor, Content Editor: Fiction and Nonfiction

  I can make your voice stronger and more impactful.

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  San Diego Dance Theater

  May 2019 - Jun 2020

  Executive Director

  Founded in 1972, Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater’s mission is to create andperform intelligent dances that breathe life into the people of our region andbeyond, and to provide access to the viewing, training in, and performing ofIsaacs’ dances by diverse artists. SDDT contributes to community art by offeringsite-specific events. For example, Isaacs created “Trolley Dances” in 1999,providing professional dance performances at multiple trolley stops for two weekends in the fall. Trolley Dances is a two-hour trolley tour attended by thousands of San Diegans every year. SDDT currently reaches over 15,000 local students, adults, and seniors through our Annual Season,San Diego Dance Theater School, Aging Creatively (dance classes for seniors), Live Arts Fest, YoungChoreographers Showcase, Summer Dance Workshops, the annual Januaryrepertory show, and outreach and residencies at middle and high schools. Show less

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  Casa de Amistad

  Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

  Director Of Development And Communications

  Casa de Amistad, Centro de Enseñanza is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the education and character development of underserved children, teens, and their families. With our cornerstone Study Companions Program and new Kinder to College Initiative, Casa de Amistad provides academic mentoring to over 250 students and their families annually.

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  Youth Empowerment

  Aug 2021 - now

  Fundraising Consultant
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  Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura

  Jun 2023 - now

  Fundraising Consultant