Dynamic nonprofit leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives for achieving desired objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled at leading and motivating diverse, collaborative teams and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
Community Resource Exchange.
08.2021 - 02.2024
Directed teams in delivering equity-centered consulting services, addressing key strategic and organizational development challenges.
Facilitated client workshops to identify pain points, establish goals, and implement tailored solutions, enhancing client satisfaction.
Mentored junior consultants and evaluated client needs, providing actionable recommendations that improved operational efficiency.
Presented insights and recommendations to executive stakeholders, managing project plans, timelines, and budgets for successful outcomes
Vice President of Programs
Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.
01.2007 - 06.2020
Led program leadership and engagement across a network of 291 affiliates in four countries, focusing on equity, inclusion, community impact, and women’s leadership development.
Developed and implemented organization-wide DEI strategies, embedding them into the structure, operating systems, and programs of 291 chapters.
Designed and delivered in-person and online training for hundreds of volunteer civic leaders on community impact, board effectiveness, and leadership development.
Monitored program progress against KPIs, spearheaded evaluations to assess effectiveness, and contributed to goal-setting and risk mitigation across multiple projects.
Executive Director
Saba Conservation Foundation
01.2000 - 03.2006
Developed and implemented organizational strategies for growth, guiding staff through transitions while maintaining morale and engagement.
Oversaw financial management, instituting controls that enhanced donor funding accountability and raised €500,000 for conservation initiatives.
Built strong teams and cultivated a productive work environment, ensuring long-term organizational sustainability.
Collaborated with local authorities and facilitated public discussions to develop conservation policies and youth education programs.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance And International Management
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, New York
2000
Master of Philosophy in Land Economy -
Cambridge University
Cambridge, United Kingdom
1996
Master of City and Regional Planning -
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
1990
Bachelor of Social Sciences (African Economic History, Industrial Sociology) -
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
1988
Skills
Organizational leadership and capacity building
Project and budget management
Leading high-performing and collaborative teams
Adult learning and facilitation
Theory of Change/ Strategic Planning
Employee Supervision
Operations Management
Performance Benchmarking and Assessments
Relationship Building
Community Engagement
Public Speaking
Community Service
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