experience

eleventh haus

global impact & strategy advisor (jan 2018 - present)

• 🏳️‍🌈 co-created viral trans day of visibility campaign with alexandra kacha & break the binary llc, featured on instagram’s official @pride account, mobilizing allies & amplifying 2slgbtqia+ voices globally. the post attracted 14.6k+ likes, driving widespread engagement around gender inclusivity.

• 🧠 co-scripted viral "smarter in seconds" episode with blair imani, promoting media literacy & informed decision-making through strategic storytelling. the reel drew in 9.3k+ likes, advancing public awareness around digital discernment and informed engagement.

• 🚀 achieved 85% instagram engagement increase for kinesia studio within one week, demonstrating rapid social media strategy implementation

• 🌏 secured media coverage in supply chain asia, eet - china, & south china morning post among other publications, facilitating bistel's expansion into the chinese market with ai-based smart manufacturing solutions

• 💄collaborated with cruelty-free beauty brand laneige and sephora for the sephoria: house of beauty experience, featured in a national campaign amplifying authentic voices across beauty, identity, and self-expression. the campaign reel garnered 9.5k+ likes, reflecting strong audience engagement and cultural resonance.

internews network

at internews, i drove high-impact programs addressing key issues at the intersection of media, technology, and development, focusing on strengthening information ecosystems, promoting human rights, and advancing equity.

key initiatives:

• 🌍 led global initiatives strengthening climate and sustainability reporting

• ⚕️expanded access to culturally relevant health resources in underserved communities

• 🕊️ enhanced communication strategies between media, humanitarian organizations, and crisis-affected populations

• ♀️championed gender-responsive media strategies for marginalized groups

• 🌐 leveraged technology and data for reliable information distribution

• 🔎 supported efforts to protect press freedom

grants & contracts analyst, global programs & initiatives (nov 2023 - feb 2025)

• 🚀 spearheaded organizational development through leading portfolio-wide training sessions on new policies and processes

• ✨ recognized with multiple awards for leadership, expertise, and commitment to belonging, dignity, and justice (bdj):

  • 🌟 2024: quiet leader, encyclopedia

  • 🏆 2023: backbone, bdj champion, hope wielder

grants & contracts analyst, technical leadership (feb 2022 - nov 2023)

• 💰 expertly managed proposals, awards, acquisition contracts, and procurement for global programs focused on environmental journalism, public health, humanitarian response, and digital democracy

• 👑 led the $23m rooted in trust 2.0 project—internews’ largest humanitarian grant—countering covid-19 misinformation and reaching 81m+ people in 60+ languages

• 💡expanded the technical leadership unit’s portfolio and led a subgrants team, streamlining operations across multiple programs

• 🔗 skillfully negotiated award terms, conducted due diligence, and ensured compliance with donor regulations across complex funding portfolios

• ✨ contributed significant thought leadership by co-leading the “building community among remote teams” panel at the 2022 global internews gathering, offering valuable insights and practical strategies for enhancing team collaboration in remote settings to a global audience

grants, contracts, and subgrants analyst, technical leadership (jan 2021 - feb 2022)

• i expertly managed the full lifecycle of grants, contracts, and sub awards, ensuring financial compliance and operational excellence:

  • 💰 oversaw budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and compliance

  • 📑 negotiated award terms and modifications, securing mutually beneficial agreements

  • ✅ provided guidance on regulations and conducted thorough due diligence for subawards

  • 📊 meticulously managed project reporting, ensuring accountability and transparency

• belonging, dignity, & justice (bdj) contributions:

  • 💬 co-authored the influential internews inclusive language guide.

  • 💡 demonstrated dei thought leadership by co-leading the “equalitea: lgbtqia+ networking and media trends” panel at the 2021 global internews gathering

  • 🏳️‍🌈 founded alphabet alliance, internews’ 2slgbtqia+ affinity group

  • ✨recognized with multiple supernewser awards for bdj and organizational impact

    • 🌟2021: bdj champion, difference maker

synthetic resources inc

as a key contributor to this international company, i led strategic initiatives across marketing, operations, and talent management, optimizing efficiency and enhancing brand presence.

marketing strategy & implementation lead (may 2018 - nov 2020)

• 💻marketing strategy & implementation:

  • 🌐 led the newly formed marketing team, implementing digital strategies that drove content development and strengthened client engagement

  • 📧 significantly improved online presence by re-designing and managing the company website and social media, achieving a 60%+ open rate for their educational newsletter, a performance 4x the industry average

  • 🎨 ensured consistent brand messaging across all client-facing materials through collaboration with sales teams to integrate digital marketing strategies

  • 🌱 spearheaded corporate social responsibility initiatives, leveraging technology to expand outreach and enhance the company’s reputation

• ⚙️operations optimization:

  • 🤖 identified and implemented automation opportunities that streamlined operational workflows and improved overall efficiency

  • 🛠️ oversaw the implementation and customization of multiple enterprise systems (asana, bamboohr, microsoft 365, netsuite, slack, vonage business, etc.), directly improving team collaboration and performance

  • 🧩 collaborated with technical teams on critical system integrations and led change management and user adoption efforts

  • 📏 developed and standardized policies and procedures across departments, resulting in enhanced operational consistency and efficiency

talent & culture manager (may 2018 - oct 2020)

• 🏹 developed and executed full-cycle recruitment strategies, ensuring a positive and efficient experience for both candidates and hiring managers

• 🛠️ optimized recruitment workflows, streamlining scheduling, interview processes, and assessment methodologies to improve hiring timelines

• 📈 implemented data-driven recruitment strategies, utilizing tracking and reporting systems to analyze performance, inform strategic decisions, and improve overall hiring outcomes

• 💬 designed and implemented candidate engagement and experience strategies, fostering transparency and ensuring a positive interaction throughout the recruitment lifecycle

• 🌱 collaborated with leadership to identify and nurture high-potential talent, promoting continuous learning and professional growth within the organization

administration & operations manager (may 2018 - oct 2020)

• 📡 developed and implemented strategic communication protocols and streamlined administrative procedures, enhancing cross-departmental collaboration and overall efficiency

• 📋 enhanced operational efficiency by improving inventory management and task delegation processes, leading to increased productivity and optimized resource allocation

• 🧾 provided high-level administrative support to executive leadership, ensuring smooth daily operations and strategic alignment

• 🧧 oversaw financial operations, managing accounts receivable and payable across platforms (bill.com, chase, quickbooks, etc.) to ensure accuracy and compliance

• 🧮 identified and implemented key enhancements to financial and administrative systems, driving organizational efficiency and improving data integrity

administrative assistant (feb 2018 - apr 2018)

youth educational services

strategic consultant, nonprofit programs (aug 2015 - may 2016)

leveraging senior-level expertise, i provided strategic guidance to nonprofit organizations, ensuring program alignment with financial and organizational objectives while maximizing operational efficiency and societal impact. my leadership focused on program optimization, financial stewardship, and organizational growth.

• 🦉 provided strategic counsel to nonprofit directors on high-level planning, operational enhancements, and financial sustainability, demonstrably driving long-term success across diverse community-focused programs

• 🕸️ led multi-departmental collaborations to integrate strategic goals with actionable plans, empowering teams to significantly increase program effectiveness and ensure scalability

• 📈 conducted comprehensive needs assessments, strategically identified key growth opportunities, and developed tailored strategies that expanded the reach and impact of nonprofit programs

• ⚙️ spearheaded the implementation of workshops and training initiatives for nonprofit leadership, measurably improving management capacity and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards

director, art recreation theater (a.r.t.) program (aug 2013 - may 2014)

as director of this nonprofit program empowering local youth through visual art, theater, and music, i led strategic growth, program development, and financial oversight, significantly expanding the program’s reach and impact.

• 📊 achieved a 300% expansion in program reach through strategic outreach to youth in foster care, transitional housing, and those experiencing houselessness, significantly broadening a.r.t.’s social impact beyond traditional school-based outreach

• 🪄 spearheaded the design and delivery of innovative, community-based programs, effectively empowering local volunteers to lead initiatives that aligned with both organizational goals and community needs – fostering a sustainable, community-driven model

• 🔗 forged and managed high-level partnerships with community organizations and key stakeholders, strengthening the program’s sustainability and scaling opportunities

• 🏅 honored with the gold president’s volunteer service award for outstanding leadership, validating my capability to spearhead transformative, large-scale initiatives, presented by president barack obama and the corporation for national and community service

california state polytechnic university humboldt

my leadership at cal poly humboldt involved driving strategic change through ethnographic research, the findings of which directly influenced the university’s five-year strategic plan, especially its global engagement. additionally, i spearheaded accessibility enhancements and designed a successful freshman orientation program that significantly improved student outcomes.

ethnographer, internationalization project (jan 2016 - may 2016)

• 🌎 conducted an ethnographic study to understand student, staff, and faculty perceptions of global citizenship and international engagement, laying the groundwork for actionable strategic recommendations

• 📊 delivered data-driven insights that directly influenced updates to the university’s five-year strategic plan, aligning internationalization efforts with best practices for global education and cross-cultural collaboration

• 🌐 coordinated with diverse stakeholders across departments to ensure that research findings were actionable and aligned with cal poly humboldt’s broader goals, demonstrating leadership in cross-functional collaboration

• 🚀 equipped with a strong foundation in leading cross-disciplinary teams and driving global initiatives – skills directly applicable to managing high-level, complex projects in global contexts

ethnographer, library without barriers project (aug 2015 - dec 2015)

• 🏆 my ethnographic study on library access identified significant barriers and student library usage as a peer-to-peer learning space, ultimately driving actionable recommendations for improving accessibility, showcasing research excellence & institutional recognition

• 🧠 provided strategic recommendations to library administration, influencing improvements to infrastructure and services that enhanced accessibility, particularly for marginalized communities, demonstrating data-driven strategy development

• 🔗 collaborated closely with university stakeholders to ensure research findings were integrated into broader institutional efforts to align library resources with student needs, highlighting collaborative leadership

• 📣 delivered key insights at the cal poly humboldt anthropology symposium, where i was recognized for my impact on advancing institutional change, demonstrating the value of ethnographic research in shaping strategies

peer counselor, office of admissions (sep 2012 - sep 2013)

• 🎓 designed and executed a comprehensive freshman orientation program, facilitating a seamless transition for incoming students and contributing to improved retention rates

• 🛠️ fostered connections between students, faculty, and resources, creating a strong integrated support network that promoted student success and a deeper sense of community, highlighting community building & support

• 🏅 awarded “best new counselor” for exceptional leadership, relationship-building, and creating a lasting impact on the student experience, demonstrating recognized leadership

los angeles county museum of art

at lacma, the largest art museum in the western u.s., renowned for its commitment to fostering creativity and dialogue, i advanced educational initiatives, strengthened public engagement, and expanded national influence through innovative arts programs.

education & public programs associate (mar 2012 - jun 2014)

• 🎨 collaborated with teaching artists to design and facilitate engaging educational programs for children aged 6-13, ensuring these programs aligned with lacma’s educational objectives and cultivated creativity in young audiences

• 🌈 led workshops for family sunday events, creating accessible programming that attracted diverse audiences and significantly enhanced cultural engagement

• 📣 represented lacma at the institute of contemporary art’s annual teens and technology conference, a key opportunity for expanding lacma’s visibility and positioning it as a leader in arts education on a national scale

• 🔗 worked closely with high-profile partners and celebrities during lacma’s live read events, a strategic effort that strengthened partnerships and boosted the visibility of cultural programming

education & public programs intern (sep 2011 - may 2012)