self employed since Dec 2008
consultant/independent contractor
Hennepin County Citizen Review Panel since Jan 2013
panel member
National Resource Center for Recruitment and Retention of Foster and Adoptive Parents at AdoptUSKids Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
Interim Director
Minnesota Kinship Caregivers Association Oct 2009 - Feb 2010
Interim Executive Director
Voice for Adoption Apr 2006 - Nov 2008
Executive Director
Education:
Duke University 2003 - 2005
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
American University 1995 - 1999
BA, Political Science
Skills:
Policy Grant Writing Nonprofits Grants Policy Analysis Public Policy Non Profits Government Program Development Grassroots Organizing Program Evaluation Community Organizing Strategic Planning Leadership Development Capacity Building Leadership Public Speaking Coalitions Editing Fundraising Change Management Strategic Communications Child Welfare Analysis Philanthropy Training Legislation Child Advocacy Legislative Relations Organizational Culture Collaboration Coaching Proposal Writing Non Profit Management Strategic Thinking Executive Coaching Strategic Philanthropy Audience Centered Communication
Foreign Language Assistant Bei Fulbright Commission