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Executive Profile
A creative and entrepreneurial leader with a proven ability to motivate individuals and influence organizations. Possesses strong management and communication skills; a broad professional network; a proven track record of collaboration and resource development; and a commitment to developing solutions that build strong organizations and communities.
Skill Highlights
Strategic Leadership
Staff Development
Nonprofit Management
Natural Collaborator
Motivator and Influencer
Creative problem-solver
Excellent Facilitator
High integrity
Civic Leadership
Vice President, Board of Directors, Mikva Challenge 2011-present
Member, Executive Committee, Alignment Collaborative for Education
2015-present
Member, Board of Directors, Forefront (previously Donors
Forum) 2014-present
President, Literacy Funders Network, an affinity group of the Council on
Foundations 2012-2015
Member, Civic Advisory Committee, City Colleges of Chicago Reinvention Initiative 2011-2012
Co-Chair, Workforce Development Committee, Chicago
Recovery Partnership, a public/private partnership to steward federal
Recovery Act resources 2008-2010
Member, Strategic Advisers Group, Opportunity Chicago, a $27 million dollar initiative to support employment of Chicago Housing Authority Residents 2007-2010
Professional Experience
03/2013 to CurrentDirector of Elgin Programs and Senior Program OfficerNew Jersey Economic Development Authority | North Brunswick, NJ,
Second in command
Manages Chicago-based program staff; oversees operations, personnel, and programs of Elgin office; and manages project consultants across offices
Leads strategic planning, including setting annual goals and metrics for the Foundation with annual giving of $7 million
Serves as a spokesperson for the Foundation and represents the Foundation on boards and committees
Serves as thought partner to Executive Director to support budgeting, decision making, and board engagement
Leads the development of new initiatives and cross-sector collaborations
Analyzes proposals across the Foundation's three priority areas of employment, early childhood education, and natural resources conversation, makes recommendations to the Board of Directors, and monitors grant performance
05/2009 to 02/2013Senior Program Officer and Director of AdministrationLinquest Corporation | Colorado Springs, CO,
Managed $1.5 million grant portfolio for a private foundation with annual giving of over $8 million
Created a collaborative model for grantmaking adopted by the Board of Directors
Provided leadership to program officers and managed administrative staff, and consultants
Created and led three major collaborations among grantees and funders which address performance management, workforce development, and adult education and leveraged over $4 million
Represented the Foundation on other funding collaboratives related to immigration, U.S. census outreach, public housing, and environment
Helped the Chicago/Cook County workforce board secure a $3 million U.S.Department of Labor grant to develop an integrated public database system
Worked closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors on special projects to accomplish Foundation goals and objectives
Analyzed proposals across all four of the Foundation's grantmaking areas (Employment, Education, Arts Education, Health); made recommendations to the Board of Directors, and monitored grant performance
Built knowledge of public policy and practice trends in multiple foundation program areas
07/2004 to 05/2009Program OfficerAir Products And Chemicals | Conyers, GA,
Created and managed new grantmaking program for the Foundation; doubled grant payout in less than three years
Worked with organizations as needed to develop proposals for possible funding
Researched and evaluated grant proposals, educated board of directors on key issues in the areas of employment and human services, and prepared recommendations for funding for the board of directors
Created and led the Chicago Workforce Development Funders Group
2001 to 2004Program ManagerDsw (Designer Brands Inc.) | Southlake, TX,
Key member of the policy team which developed and implemented policy initiatives to increase low-income women's access to education and training
Directed a broad public education campaign to encourage low-wage women to choose information technology careers which reached over 100,000 women and was supported by educational and corporate leaders
Co-led the development of an online career development tool for low-income adults
Managed a two-year policy initiative to increase financial aid for low-income students which led to a $1 million funding increase for the Illinois Monetary Award Program
Authored reports which supported successful advocacy for increases in state financial aid for less-than-half-time students
Managed a $500,000 state grant to develop a campaign to increase the number of women in information technology sector
1999 to 2001Contract ManagerTrilogy, Inc | City, STATE,
Team leader of the employment program which helped individuals with psychiatric disabilities become competitively employed
Worked with local employers and other organizations to create job opportunities
Solicited work orders for the employment workshop by developing partnerships with local businesses
Conducted time studies and cost analyses to negotiate contracts for job training
1996 to 1999Store ManagerThe HoneyBaked Ham Company | City, STATE,
Managed and maintained the operations of a retail store with over $1 million in annual sales
Led top-rated Illinois store in efficiency (profit per labor hour utilized)
Managed up to 30 employees
Managed inventory and oversaw quality control
Planned operations and projected revenue for major sales periods
Education
Expected in Master of Public Administration | Nonprofit ManagementRoosevelt University, Chicago, ILGPA:
Expected in Bachelor of Science | Business AdministrationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, ILGPA:
Professional Affiliations
Member, Sensible Growth Committee, Metropolitan Planning Council 2016
Chair, Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy, 2010-2014
Connecting Leaders Fellow, Association of Black Foundation Executives, 2007-2008
Board Member, Chicago Women in Philanthropy 2006-2008
Skills
Budget analysis, excellent written and oral communication skills, project management, team leader.
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School Attended
Roosevelt University
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Director of Elgin Programs and Senior Program Officer
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