The Work.

Professional Summary

I'm an innovative, mission-driven operations leader with 15 years of experience in strategy design and implementation to enhance organizational capacity and drive transformation. I have a proven expertise in leading high-impact projects, managing diverse teams, and leveraging equity-focused approaches to empower communities here in Baltimore. I've helped secure over $2 million to support initiatives that impact urban areas by creating fundable, scalable, mission-aligned solutions across nonprofit and social enterprise sectors.

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Education

University of Pennsylavnia

Graduate Certificate, Social Entrepreneurship | Wharton School of Business

University of Maryland

Masters of Social Work, Community Organizing| School of Social Work

University of Michigan

Bachelors of Arts, Sociology| School of Literature, Arts & Science

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Specialties

Grant Readiness for Emerging Organizations and Small Businesses Social Enterprise Start-Up Impact Focused Program Design Collaboration Building

Partnership Development Social Impact for Creatives Community Engagement Strategy Purpose-Driven Events and Social Opportunities

Grants & Awards

I've had the opportunity to support some amazing people and organizations in their missions by securing funding ranging from small $1,000 community events, to incredible $375,000 multi year projects. I've experienced success by tapping into diverse funding sources, including grants, awards and proposals. Below, you'll find a sample collection of successfully awarded funding requests that I've had the pleasure of writing.

Neighborhood Investment

Community Revitalization

Operating Support

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Operating Support

Community First Grant

Community Engagement

Grassroots Advocacy

Multi-Year Community Led Project

Art &Culture Project-Based

Organizations

Baltimore Hire Power, Board Member

A workforce development focused non-profit specializing in culinary, allied health, and artificial intelligence training for underserved communities

MRI Studios Inc, Founding Board Member

An arts equity organization dedicated to arts development and visibility for creatives from marginalized backgrounds

Market Center Merchants Association, Board Member

A merchant and stakeholder based organization working towards economic development and sustainability among small businesses and organizations in Baltimore's center city

Women's Civic League Inc., Nominated Board Member (pending)

The oldest continuous civic organization in the United States. A mission to keep Baltimore and its surrounding areas, healthy, clean, welcoming for visitors and residents.