Isabel Shriver
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with strong analytical and organizational skills, recognized for solving complex problems in fast-paced environments. Successfully led outreach initiatives across global cities, leading to significant growth in donor portfolios. A collaborative team player with a passion for sustainability and a commitment to combating food insecurity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
New York, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Develop, design and implement a strategy for expanding the Wilson Center’s reach to New York City prospects, programming and members
- Launch and manage various New York City series and programming and work with external and internal partners
- Maintain deep institutional knowledge and collaborate across teams to ensure effective external and internal reporting, agenda setting, tracking action items, and moving key workstreams forward
Assistant Director
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Washington, DC
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Responsible for facilitating and executing programming for heads of states, private sector executives, members of the US Congress and Administration and delegates of foreign governments
- Conduct high level programming in Washington DC, Boston, Los Angeles, Palm Beach, Miami, Colombia, Mexico, England, and Israel
- Relationship engagement and management through coordinating and organizing timely private and public events, multiday conferences, and high-level briefings on relevant global issues for corporate and institutional partners and foreign governments
- Research, manage and steward a portfolio of over $1,000,0000
- Interview, hire, manage and mentor Development Office interns
Development Associate
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Washington, DC
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with foreign Embassy staff to plan and execute events in Washington DC and abroad
- Conducted extensive prospect research and outreach based on specific funding priorities
- Managed a portfolio of $300,000 by targeting existing relationships and engaging new donors by aligning their interests with relevant programming
- Drafted proposals and facilitated meetings for prospective donors
Intern
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Washington, DC
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Updated and maintained databases, such as EveryAction and wrote thank you letters for contributions and processed purchase orders and vendor enrollment forms
- Managed logistics for the 2021 Wilson Center Awards Gala
Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Intern
Vital Voices
Washington, DC
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Analyzed and input data through monitoring and evaluation methods from Excel into Salesforce
- Conducted research and prepared reports and literature reviews for relevant topics
Education
BA - International Relations and Sustainability, Spanish Language
American University, School of International Service
Washington, DC05.2021
Skills
- Project management
- Strategy development
- Effective communication
- Creative and innovative mindset
- Strong attention to detail
- Deadline-driven prioritization
- Adaptability and problem-solving
- Client relations
Leadership
- Board Member, Slow Food NYC, New York, NY, 01/01/25, Present, Elected to serve as a member of the Board, involved with committees and decision making for the organization.
- Chair of Staff Committee, The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Washington, DC, 12/01/22, Present, Nominated by Executive Office to lead and facilitate monthly meetings to give staff a platform for important conversations.
- Vice President Philanthropy, Alpha Chi Omega, Beta Rho Chapter, Washington, DC, 12/01/19, 12/01/20, Organized fundraisers and panel discussions from experts in the domestic violence field to educate the Chapter.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Director
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
12.2022 - 08.2024
Development Associate
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
09.2021 - 12.2022
Intern
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
05.2021 - 09.2021
Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Intern
Vital Voices
01.2020 - 05.2020
BA - International Relations and Sustainability, Spanish Language
American University, School of International Service
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