Experience

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  Girl scouts of san gorgonio council

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  • Interim CEO

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  • Director of Development

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  • Fund Development Manager

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
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  Girl scouts of san gorgonio council

  Feb 2008 - Jan 2011

  Chief executive officer

  Became the youngest CEO in the organization’s history, rising from Fund Development Associate, Fund Development Manager, Director of Development, COO, and Interim CEO to CEO supporting 15K girls • Evolved the strategic vision, thought leadership practices, and brand of the non-profit by creating innovative programs, fundraising initiatives, marketing plans, and training for 75 team members and 5K volunteers• Supervised VP’s across Retail/Product Sales, Fund Development, Finance, HR, Community Development, Customer Experience, and Training/Development, and built strong relationships with 24 Board members• Expertly managed a $4.5M annual budget, ending 2010 with a surplus of $250K STANDOUT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Pioneered historic initiatives such as creating the first social media strategy for engaging volunteers and implementing STEM programs, which amplified membership and relevancy after a period of rapid decline • Spearheaded a massive organizational structural and culture change that resulted in the Girl Scouts being ranked as the #8 among the top 50 Nonprofits to Work At in the country by the 2010 Nonprofit Times • Led collaboration with staff and volunteer teams to create business process and program improvements that led to a 42% increase in annual product sales revenue between 2009 and 2010• Directed a complete organizational rebranding and overhaul of the organization’s physical space to make it more relevant to its mission and more inspiring to its people• Guided retail team to achieve a 19% increase in retail shop sales between 2009 and 2010 when Girl Scout merchandise sales across the country were down 2 – 3% • Revised approaches to community partnership building, leading to early membership registrations increasing by 8% for girls and 7% for adults during a time of membership decline Show less

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  Ny tech alliance

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2017

  CEO of NY Tech Alliance/NY Tech Meetup, a non-profit organization at the center of New York City’s tech startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem, connecting founders, investors, and industry leaders.• Led the successful merger of NY Tech Alliance and NY Tech Council to form NY Tech Alliance • Oversaw multiple areas of the business including operations, strategic planning, financial management, organizational development, event planning, fundraising, product development, and membership services• Introduced paid membership program to create a revenue-generating source, scaling membership from 15K to 65K members, which stabilized the organization and led to a 650% increase in the annual budget • Represented the organization at major global events and with high-profile government officials STANDOUT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Produced the world’s longest-running and largest monthly tech events, creating engaging programs for 850 participants that became the launchpad for major NYC tech startups from Tumblr to Livestream • Advanced inclusion and diversity initiatives by securing strategic partnerships with individuals and groups like Silicon Harlem, Rev. Jesse Jackson, StartOut, Lesbians Who Tech, and Code Interactive • Developed and launched Women in Technology NYC to celebrate NYC’s outstanding woman in technology• Co-led the development of an economic impact study, the NYC Tech Economy, which has become the standard data set used when discussing NYC’s tech workforce • Successfully advocated for the Mayor to appoint the city’s first-ever Chief Technology Officer and participated in the candidate selection and interviewing process Show less

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Executive Director

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2016
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  Civic hall

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2020

  Executive director

  Executive Director of Civic Hall, the nation’s leading center for learning and collaboration focused on supporting civic entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, and government agencies through shared space, education, cross-sector collaboration, and research. • Directed full-scale internal operations, finance, business development, and program management, with responsibility for leading a team of Directors across Facilities, Finance, Membership, Marketing/ Fundraising/Events, Forums, and Education/Training • Cultivated an empowering, collaborative team culture that encourages autonomy and professional growth • Evaluated, improved, and expanded existing programs, such as the development of a 22-story building off Union Square that will bring together best-in-class tech talent in one physical space, enabling the organization to play a critical role in diversifying the tech industry and talent pool in NYC STANDOUT ACHIEVEMENTS:• Organization one of only 9 finalists for 2020 Nonprofit Excellence Awards• Successfully transitioned the company’s two separate business functions into one fully operating non-profit to stabilize the business and maximize market value and brand recognition • Overseeing Entrepreneurs-in-Residence and Organizers-in-Residence pilot programs• Overseeing CivicXcel – an accelerator program for civic entrepreneurs• Implementing programs to reduce barriers to entry for women and people of color, such as sliding scale membership.• . Restructured departments and rebuilt systems to improve internal efficiencies and increase memberships • Secured funding for a strategic planning and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative • Revamped recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and HR by making diversity & inclusion a top priority • Participated on Leadership Team responsible for presenting plans at community and city council meetings, resulting in unanimous approval for the Union Square building project Show less

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  1911 office, llc

  Sept 2020 - now

  Chief executive officer

  The 1911 Office, LLC is a single-family office based in Southern New Hampshire.

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  Putnam foundation

  Sept 2020 - now

  Chief executive officer

  Founded in 1952, the Putnam Foundation is a private family foundation based in Southern New Hampshire, with a funding focus on arts, culture, historic preservation, and climate change.