About Me
I am an energetic connector, coordinator, and leader passionate about bringing people together to turn ideas into action to create a better and more just world for everyone. I’ve spent 30+ years initiating and leading groundbreaking programs for community-based organizations to support a wide variety of issues, including the environment, homelessness, education, and civic participation. I have supported nonprofit capacity building through expert meeting facilitation and strategic planning.
I love motivating and empowering people to use their unique strengths to achieve meaningful community impact. My expertise is in managing complex projects, helping people work together more effectively, including diverse perspectives, and driving results, all while having fun.
Over the course of my career, I’ve led innovative social programs to employ the formerly homeless in a social enterprise at D.C. Central Kitchen and to empower low-income students at Peninsula Bridge. I have expanded educational programs and raised millions of dollars for local schools.
As the Senior Director of Programs at Thrive Alliance, I led advocacy, outreach, and education initiatives to help nonprofits amplify the impact of their work. Through innovative conversations, convenings, and educational workshops, I created collaborative relationships between local nonprofits, philanthropic organizations, businesses, and government to drive positive change in our communities. In my board positions, I have developed strategic plans and increased organizational effectiveness.
If you share my goal of empowering all people to create impactful and inclusive social change, let’s work together!
Board Work
Honors and Awards
Certificate of Recognition In Honor of Service, Issued by Josh Becker, State Senator, 13th District, California - 2024
Commendation, Issued by San Mateo County Board of Supervisors - 2024
Certifications
Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education, Board Source - 2024
San Mateo Leadership Program, San Mateo Leadership Program - 2018