The Island School Bainbridge

Director of Advancement

Self Employed

Bridging the data gap for small independent schools, unlocking enrollment potential and fundraising success through tailored varied CRM and donor database implementation.

Independent Contractor

West Sound Academy

-Spearheaded the implementation of a new donor database system, leading to streamlined reporting, personalized communication, and increased donor engagement.
-Provided strategic direction and managed the workflow for the annual report process, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget and quality standards.
-Oversee all aspects of donor data management, from data entry and analysis to reporting and security.

Advancement Manager

Villa Academy

Development Associate

The Bay School of San Francisco

-Streamlined internal communications with staff volunteers which resulted in a 10% increase in staff engagement.
-Designed and implemented training program and ongoing professional development for student ambassador program.
-Leveraged my expertise in project management methodologies to create a customized system tailored to our organization's unique needs, fostering increased transparency and accountability across teams.
-Developed and implemented a culturally responsive training program for admission student interviewers, focusing on implicit bias, microaggressions, and inclusive interviewing practices.

Associate Director Of Admissions

Spruce Street School

-Championed equity in the admission process by developing programs that addressed the unique needs of families from underrepresented communities.
-Empowered faculty to contribute to event planning and marketing initiatives, fostering a collaborative school culture.
-Achieved and exceeded enrollment targets for three consecutive years through strategic planning and data-driven decision-making.
-Built valuable relationships with preschools through targeted outreach initiatives, leading to a significant increase in student interest and enrollment

Director of Admission and Communications

Administrative Manager & Diversity Recruitment Director

•	First point-of-contact for admission inquires, community partners and external education professionals.
•	Process new student applications, track required documents, communicate application status to families throughout process. Schedule applicant visits, as well as parent interviews.
•	Manage and track outgoing student records and required documents. 
•	Oversee and operate online admission tools. Designed online application tool that increased accessibility.
•	Manage donor data and gifts for all major campaigns and funds. Prepare letters of acknowledgement for development director.
•	Perform data entry and regular and ad hoc campaign reports in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases.
•	Support the development director with event execution, including document design, catering and logistics.
•	Promote accurate personnel files and internal and external calendars.
•	Prepare weekly deposits and carry out monthly reconciliations with the business office.

Administrative Associate

Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle

•	Supported the Education Services Director in administrative, event planning, financial, communications and marketing capacities.
•	Orchestrated professional development courses for educators in Jewish day and early childhood schools, which included booking locations, travel and accommodations for guest facilitators and applying for state STARS and Clock Hour credits. 
•	Maintained and updated records for all Jewish educational programs in Seattle, two affinity groups, past participants, certification credits and conference data.
•	Designed and circulated promotional materials. 
•	Assisted in grant writing and creation of annual reports for organization-wide and public consumption.

Education Services Coordinator

IslandWood

•	Supported Event Planners before, during and after community events, celebrations and professional conferences hosted at/or by IslandWood.
•	Utilized Microsoft Suite, as well as Event Pro and Salesforce to track campaign logistics and guest data.
•	Engaged with other organizational departments at IslandWood to ensure events were successful.
•	Provided customer service, special activity management, and licensed food and beverage assistance.
•	Managed nightly event deposits, guest experience and facilities closure.

Event Assistant

YMCA

•	Provided supervision and specialized instruction to children 5-10 years of age during all-day summer program.
•	Partnered with other YMCA staff to create recreational activities and engagement between different age groups.
•	Integrated arts and sciences into YMCA summer camp curriculum to enrich campers experience.
•	Prepared and carried out weekly schedule of field trips and activities.

Summer Camp Instructor

With over ten years of dedicated experience in nonprofit education leadership, I am deeply passionate about driving equity transformation within organizations and in the communities they serve. I believe in the power of collaboration and innovation to create meaningful change. 

Let’s connect and explore how we can work together to advance equity and impact!


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