Roxy Pirnia
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Strategic leader with over 15 years of experience in nonprofit management, program expansion, and fundraising. Passionate about advancing health, wellness, and education. Proven ability to scale impactful initiatives and build long-term relationships with funders and partners. Driven to leverage expertise in health, education, and community engagement to lead transformative initiatives that promote systemic change and lasting impact.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
EverHealth Inc.
09.2021 - Current
- Led a high-profile annual healthcare conference, showcasing over 100 wellness innovations to 2,000+ attendees.
- Streamlined company processes and procedures to ensure scalability of the business and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and technological infrastructure, including a transition to a more powerful CRM.
- Facilitated webinars, led podcast interviews, and participated in studio interview recordings to promote business activities across multiple channels.
NATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
High Resolves America
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Selected to adapt and pilot High Resolves Australia program [leadership development nonprofit for adolescents] in United States via exploratory grant.
- Secured $1.5M in funding from Omidyar Network for youth leadership program expansion in the U.S., emphasizing community health and well-being
- Led geographical expansion of organization across US and internationally in Mexico by establishing meaningful connections with diverse stakeholders and securing further funding.
- Drove innovative solutions to enhance integration of program into schools across US and Mexico to maximize impact on students.
- Recruited, hired, and trained Program Managers implementing in schools and summer camps across the US.
PROGRAM MANAGER
Scholar Athletes
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Developed athletic programs to promote physical and social-emotional growth in Boston public schools.
- Coached 8 staff members on effective and impactful implementation and execution of academic, athletic, and social emotional programming across 5 Boston public high schools.
- Built relationships with in-school and district partners to increase program awareness and engagement.
- Led Theory of Change development ultimately designing organization's strategy to increase program effectiveness.
VARSITY BASKETBALL COACH
The English High School
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Took on the role as the Varsity Coach mid-season for a team of 8 scholar-athletes at the English High School in Jamaica Plain, MA.
- Organized practices to support each player's individual development, while simultaneously fostering a unified team vision.
- Monitored student academic performance and provided individualized academic support and coaching.
TEAM LEADER
City Year Boston
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with school administrators, teachers, and community members at Boston Public Schools to determine how to best implement City Year's program model to support school's turnaround plan.
- Trained and mentored 7 AmeriCorps members to foster promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to service.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Managed data collection and analysis for 100+ students receiving targeted attendance, behavior, and coursework interventions.
CORPS MEMBER
City Year Boston
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Designed and instituted first Extended Day learning center at The English High through which 120+ students received homework assistance and enrichment programming.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and monitor individualized success plans for all 9th grade students.
- Engaged Spanish-speaking families through written and in-person communication about school events, student attendance, and any relevant interventions implemented.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Policy And Management
HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Cambridge, MA05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
La Jolla, CA06.2010
Skills
- Major Gifts & Grant Writing
- Strategic Partnerships
- Program Development & Implementation
- Health & Wellness Advocacy
- Community Engagement
- Hiring & Onboarding
- Fundraising Campaigns & Events
- Customer Relationship Management
- Basketball Player
- Bilingual (Persian & Spanish)
Volunteer Role
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, 6/2023 - Current
Iranian Scholarship Foundation
- Serve as volunteer Director of Development, focusing on fundraising and donor engagement.
- Secured a $25,000 grant from a family foundation, enhancing scholarship opportunities for Iranian students.
- Support annual gala, contributing to nearly $1 million in annual funding, strengthening the Foundation’s financial sustainability.
- Foster relationships with donors, sponsors, and stakeholders to diversify funding sources and expand the Foundation’s impact.
Timeline
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
EverHealth Inc.
09.2021 - Current
NATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
High Resolves America
01.2017 - 08.2021
PROGRAM MANAGER
Scholar Athletes
06.2014 - 12.2016
VARSITY BASKETBALL COACH
The English High School
01.2014 - 06.2014
TEAM LEADER
City Year Boston
06.2012 - 06.2013
CORPS MEMBER
City Year Boston
08.2011 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Education Policy And Management
HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
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