Background

With a strong foundation in equity-centered strategic planning and program management, I bring a wealth of experience in communications, grant and proposal writing, and relationship building. My foundational learnings have all been in the nonprofit space, including volunteer management, policy communications, and community organizing. I spent the past two years working for a small management consulting firm, honing my strategic planning and business development skills. Using my research background, I guided over ten nonprofits through the strategic planning process, emphasizing evidence-based and equity-centered interventions. On the business development side, I researched, vetted, and wrote proposals, with a strong track record of securing interviews with prospective clients. I also wrote and edited brand and research content, including articles, case studies, and staff briefings. Eager to apply my skills at a mission-aligned nonprofit, I aim to transition into development to support fundraising efforts and donor engagement. I'm also interested in communications strategy positions, leveraging my skills to strengthen community outreach and effectively communicate impactful stories to stakeholders and donors.

Job experience

• March 2022 - March 2024
  Designer
  People Rocket
  

  Remote

  • Conducted qualitative research using human-centered design principles for client initiatives (e.g., DEIB strategic plans).
  • Researched, vetted, and applied to aligned RFPs, with a 75% success rate in securing interviews with prospective clients.
  • Wrote and edited brand and research content, including articles, case studies, and staff briefings.
  • Worked across various organization departments to develop cohesive vision, mission, philosophy, and strategy language for
  nonprofit strategic plans.
  • Designed and facilitated collaborative workshops on creating alignment, roadmap planning, and capacity building.

• August 2023 - December 2023
  Teaching Assistant
  Harvard Extension School
  

  Remote

  • Supported instructors in planning and facilitation of "Applied Systems Design," an introductory course on systems thinking.
  • Created engaging learning exercises to help students connect content to their daily lives.

• November 2020 - March 2022
  Health Planner and Website Coordinator
  Office of HIV Planning
  

  Philadelphia, PA, USA

  • Conducted research to increase knowledge of healthcare services and the HIV epidemic, including developing and distributing
  consumer surveys and publishing a literature review of over 45 medical studies.
  • Ensured grant adherence by monitoring programmatic activities and reporting deadlines to guarantee compliance.
  • Facilitated and managed weekly stakeholder and committee meetings with between 20 and 55 attendees.

• September 2018 - September 2019
  Writer/Editor
  Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
  

  Ann Arbor, MI, USA

  • Wrote and edited an average of five short-form articles and web stories per week, translating and highlighting faculty and
  student research for the school's online presence and quarterly publication.
  • Monitored and documented Ford School media coverage using an internal database and Excel.
  • Assisted in strategy development for donor outreach and relationship building.

• June 2018 - August 2018
  Policy Intern
  Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH)
  

  Ann Arbor, MI, USA

  • Wrote engaging educational and development materials geared toward a variety of audiences, from youth to policy creators.
  • Designed digital flyers and fact sheets using Canva and Adobe Create.
  • Coordinated legislative outreach efforts, including leading a volunteer team to speak with over 60 state representatives.

Education

• University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
  Master of Public Policy
  

  2017 - 2019
• University of Michigan School of Social Work
  Master of Social Work
  

  2016 - 2018
• Bryn Mawr College
  Gender Studies
  

  2012 - 2016