Summary

Development professional with 25 years of proven success in mission-driven social impact projects. Demonstrated expertise in creating and executing fundraising campaigns, operations management, and grassroots community organizing. Skilled in analyzing donor trends and consumer behavior to develop targeted strategies that drive brand awareness and funding growth. Exceptional communication skills and a talent for building and leading high-performing, collegial teams.

Fundraising

Raised $25K in grassroots funding through messaging-driven GoFundMe campaigns and donor appeals over a three month period to launch the Washington D.C. region’s first respite center for migrant families in coordination with community partners. Facilitated expansion to a 60+ bed respite facility, securing more than $150K in donations to support ongoing care needs within the first year of operations.
Solicited and received grant funding to support the installation of a therapeutic play space for children staying in the respite center.
Created story-driven fundraising appeals to support NPR member stations in alignment with NPR’s brand voice, core values, editorial integrity, and public service storytelling.
Executed fundraising dinners for Former United States Representative Edward Royce.
Worked with Senator Debbie Stabenow’s fundraising team during her initial Senate bid.

Communication

Led content development for Mind the Gap, an initiative of Postpartum Support International (PSI), including high-impact monthly newsletters and electronic alerts. Readership increased by 10% across a 16 month period with an average 60% open rate.
Crafted 100 original Instagram posts for UP End Hate (Eradicate Hate), a youth-led campaign to end hate-based violence in schools. Met met a year-long target follower metric in month two. Project ended with nearly 4,000 unique social media impressions.
Managed rapid-response storytelling during high-visibility moments of the 2022 migrant crisis, as buses began arriving to the area from the southern border. Worked closely with partner agencies and local government to ensure cohesive public narratives to elevate the organization’s mission and impact.
Produced interview-based narrative profiles for The Plenary, Co.'s I Am a Scientist program, transforming technical interviews into inspiring stories for diverse K–12 audiences. Collaborated on digital content for IMAX’s The Superhuman Body exhibit.
Directed editorial and promotional campaigns for Morning Edition, NPR’s flagship program and the most listened-to news show in the United States.
Demonstrated expertise in forging media relationships that deliver coverage, developing donor communications, press releases, talking points and stakeholder reports, ensuring alignment with brand voice to ensure clarity and consistency across communications.

Management

Launched a boutique project management and communications firm delivering embedded leadership and editorial strategy for mission-driven organizations, with a focus on storytelling, brand development, fundraising and strategic content.
Recruited and facilitated coalition-building efforts for Mind the Gap on the state level with local PSI chapters and backbone organizations, including March of Dimes.
Coordinated outreach and monthly meetings for a national coalition of 45 organizations.
Project Management and oversight of the launch of a 60-bed migrant respite facility, including staffing, transportation, supply procurement, meal service, and provision of support services (medical care, legal advice, cultural and language programming).
Co-led the launch of multiple national-level shows, including the award-winning TED Radio Hour; partnered with NPR’s digital, music, and product teams to coordinate high- impact launches of the NPR iPad app and Music app.

Partnerships

Built and managed a 500+ member volunteer program from the ground up; engaging and mobilizing local faith organizations, universities, like-minded nonprofits, and national partners including World Central Kitchen and the American Red Cross.
Developed the Foster Parent Bill of Rights as part of a working group in collaboration with the Child & Family Services Agency (CFSA) and local advocacy organizations.

Global & Local Mission Work

Supported education-based mission through the Bright Futures program in Agua Prieta, Mexico, helping girls remain in school through scholarships and mentorship; supported two cohorts through high school, with the first graduating college in 2025.
Participated in refugee relief efforts through the A21 program in Idomeni, Greece, offering on-the-ground support to Afghan and Iraqi families in crisis, using play therapy and trauma-informed engagement to support displaced children.
Provided peer-to-peer support for foster families, advocating for systemic change within the child welfare system as a Lead Parent in CFSA's BOND Program.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Journalism & Political Science – Michigan State University

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Summary

Fundraising