Management and Program Experience

Director of Operations                                                                               September 2018-Present

Waves, A Psychological Corporation, San Diego, CA

·  Manage organizational budget, payroll, and communication strategy for the premier LGBTQIA+ focused therapy practice in San Diego.

·    Created, organized, edited, and submitted successful application for both online and in-person highly competitive American Psychological Association’s Sponsors of Continuing Education for Psychologists application.

·  Streamlined company policies and procedures to support overall operations including employee contracts, subleases, and compliance.

Program Director and Campaign Manager                                                       04/2014 - 12/2019

Agape House Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry at San Diego State University

·  Wrote and managed grants totaling over $175,000 for campus ministry and student leadership development programs focusing on vocation and meaning-making.

·  Managed $500,000 capital campaign including Board of Director training, creation of case statement, and donor relations.

·  Developed and managed year-end appeal including direct mailing and GivingTuesday appeals resulting in 240% increase in online giving.

·  Created, taught, and assessed annual Faith and Vocations fellowship program connecting young adults with experiences in ministry and mentorship by community leaders.

·  Led the organization through the process of receiving a national designation as a LGBTQIA+ affirming ministry.

Director of Family and Lifespan Ministry                                                          08/2014 - 08/2018

First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego

·  Provided programmatic vision and oversight for education, community building, and service-related events and programs at 2 campuses.

·  Engaged the community in re-envisioning contextually-relevant programs for diverse families.

·  Created opportunities for families with children to actively participate in justice-based ministry.

·  Developed congregational leadership in program areas related to children and families.

·  Served on the Executive Advisory Team that provided strategic planning for the organization.

·  Supervised 12 staff and up to 30 volunteers.

·  Managed all program budgets.

Director of Education                                                                                           03/2013 - 07/2014

Suzie's Farm – San Diego, CA

·  Developed and managed educational programs including weekly farm school and farm camp.

·  Developed curricula for kindergarten through high school programs and outreach assemblies.

·  Served as a public liaison for the education programs and the farm in various media outlets including print, online, community events and television appearances

·  Worked with farm staff to develop and maintain farm school facilities including teaching gardens and classroom.

·  Developed operating and safety procedures and assured compliance of all educational programs with farm policies and industry best practices.

·  Maintained program budgets providing regular budget reports to farm owners and administrators.

·  Hired, trained and supervised education staff.

Associate for Discernment and Mentoring                                                         09/2004 – 06/2006

Wartburg College – Waverly, IA

·  Developed, managed and assessed programs that engaged students and the campus community in conversations of vocation, work and service.

·  Created and led events including conferences, retreats, and forums.

·  Built relationships across the campus community to further the work of the initiative.

·  Developed and assessed workshops for staff, and students on mentoring in higher education.

·  Called together a campus-wide task force to create and support Safe Zone certifications for faculty, staff, and students.