Professional Summary ✓ 8+ years of experience leading strategic programs, cross-functional initiatives, and operational improvements across corporate and nonprofit sectors. ✓ Currently oversees Special Olympics Washington’s Volunteer and Constituent Services Department, ensuring athletes and volunteers have the resources, guidance, and support required to participate and thrive. ✓ Skilled in driving strategy execution, optimizing processes, and managing high-impact projects that advance efficiency, engagement and sustainability. ✓ Known for driving alignment and collaboration amongst diverse sets of stakeholders and leveraging data to inform strategy, measure progress, and optimize outcomes. ✓ Recognized for building trust, translating complex ideas into clear actions, and fostering inclusion and equity at all levels of leadership. Fun Facts ✓ I am a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, serving in Romania from 2011-2013. I was my site's first and last volunteer as Peace Corps phased out of RO in 2013 after 20+ years of service. Hai la masa! ✓ I am an avid long-distance runner, running 12 half marathons in 2017, first marathon in 2018, and first ultra (50k) in 2019. As an aspiring ultra runner, I am always looking for race/trail recommendations! ✓ I am a cartoonist and find myself often leveraging the medium to raise others' spirits and encourage practical activism in their communities. ✓ I can fold any piece of paper into an origami crane in less than 60 seconds. ✓ I had the opportunity to lead Special Olympics Washington's King County Area Leadership Team for over three years! This all-volunteer team received the “Area Leadership Team of the Year” award in 2020 and the “Raisin’" award (for raising the bar on program delivery) in 2021 by the organization. Let's connect! Always happy to chat over a virtual or in-person coffee.