Experienced with empathetic client interactions and therapeutic techniques. Utilizes active listening and crisis intervention to support diverse populations. Strong understanding of mental health frameworks and collaborative approaches to care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Member Advocate
University of Notre Dame Undergraduate Advisory Council
South Bend, IN
01.2023 - Current
Helped assess needs of how to engage students in the Undergraduate Experience and how to make their time at Notre Dame most impactful
Assisted in developing freshman year trips to strengthen faith and formation prior to starting classes
Founder
Young Life Project Hope
Bronxville, NY
01.2023 - Current
Started a new program to bring spiritual counseling for children with cancer in low income countries
Dartmouth College Presidents Leadership Council
Hanover, NH
01.2018 - Current
Established the sexual assault prevention program and four year mandatory coursework in forging healthy relationships, personal and work related
Co Founder/Board Chair
International Initiative for Pediatrics and Nutrition
Columbia University Irving Medical Center NY, NY
09.2015 - Current
Develop annual strategic plan to decide which new low income countries to enter and which countries to expand our nutritional intervention
Recruit new board members and oversee quarterly meetings
Supervise the creation of new marketing materials for fundraising and public relation purposes
A program out of Columbia Irving Medical Center Ny, Ny
Board member; Counseling volunteer and Benefit Chair
Bereavement Center of Westchester
Bronxville, NY
01.2008 - 01.2013
Worked with children ranging in ages from 4 to 16 who had suffered an immediate loss of a family member
Completed 21 hours of training to gain the skills needed to support grieving children and teens
Product Manager, Garment Care
Rowenta, INC
Medford, MA
01.1999 - 01.2001
Managed $70 million dollar business. Coordinate new product development, product research, packaging and marketing and collateral materials with parent company in Germany and France.
Product Manager; Humidifiers
Honeywell Consumer Products
Southborough, MA
01.1997 - 01.1999
Managed $45 million dollar business. Coordinated and oversaw sales, distribution, legal, purchasing and engineering efforts.
Responsible for developing five new humidifiers for the 1999 season. Negotiated licensing agreement to use Robitussin name on humidifier line. Launched new 15 SKU Honeywell generic filter program
Education
MBA - Marketing
Columbia University
New York (City), NY
05-1997
Bachelor of Arts - English
Dartmouth College
01-1993
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY
05-2028
Skills
Fundraising
Strategic partnerships
Business development
Customer relations
Strategic visioning
Stakeholder communication
PERSONAL
Extensive foreign travel: Europe, Asia, South America, Central America, Africa, Antarctica and Australia. Proficient in French and knowledge of Spanish. Enjoy volunteer work, theatre, tennis and boxing
Timeline
Member Advocate
University of Notre Dame Undergraduate Advisory Council
01.2023 - Current
Founder
Young Life Project Hope
01.2023 - Current
Dartmouth College Presidents Leadership Council
01.2018 - Current
Co Founder/Board Chair
International Initiative for Pediatrics and Nutrition
09.2015 - Current
Board member; Counseling volunteer and Benefit Chair
Human Services Advocate/Sales Associate Team Leader at Clark County Community ServicesHuman Services Advocate/Sales Associate Team Leader at Clark County Community Services