Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
I’m a mission-driven development and events professional with a strong track record of building meaningful relationships, managing complex initiatives, and creating experiences that drive engagement and impact. My work sits at the intersection of strategic planning, donor and partner relations, and operational excellence always with an eye toward advancing organizational goals and values. Most recently, I supported large-scale, mission-aligned events and sponsorship initiatives, partnering closely with stakeholders to ensure thoughtful planning, strong execution, and a seamless participant experience. I’m known for my attention to detail, collaborative approach, and ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining data accuracy and process integrity. Earlier in my career, across all nonprofits, I played a key role in advancing alumni relations initiatives that strengthened engagement and increased philanthropic support. Through strategic event planning and community-focused programming, our team fostered meaningful, long-term connections with a diverse alumni base. I thrive in environments where relationship-building, data-informed decision-making, and purpose-driven work come together and I’m excited to continue contributing my skills to organizations committed to making a meaningful impact.
As an Events Manager at NumFOCUS, I specialize in planning and executing impactful events that bring communities together and support the organization’s mission. From concept to completion, I oversee every detail of event production, ensuring seamless experiences that foster collaboration and engagement. Key responsibilities include: • Creating and managing timelines, programs, and task lists for events, including conferences and sponsored project initiatives. • Leading planning discussions with volunteer committees to design event programs, secure keynote speakers, and curate meaningful agendas. • Collaborating with the Marketing Team to develop event concepts, marketing strategies, and branded materials. • Managing volunteer recruitment, training, and coordination to support successful event execution. • Developing sponsorship packages, securing sponsorships, and fostering strong relationships with event partners. • Negotiating with vendors, securing venues, arranging catering, and coordinating logistics for travel, supplies, and audiovisual needs. • Organizing attendee registration and check-in processes, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience. • Overseeing on-site event management and follow-up with vendors, sponsors, and stakeholders post-event. This role allows me to leverage my expertise in event coordination, volunteer management, sponsorship development, and strategic planning. I take pride in delivering events that create lasting connections, engage communities, and drive meaningful impact for NumFOCUS and its mission to support open-source scientific computing.
As an experienced Alumni Relations and Development professional, I had the privilege of driving strategic engagement and philanthropic initiatives for the Miller School of Medicine’s alumni community. My role centered on fostering meaningful connections with a growing network of graduates while advancing the school’s mission through innovative outreach, strategic events, and tailored giving campaigns. Key accomplishments include: • Developing annual strategic plans to enhance alumni affinity, engagement, and philanthropic giving. • Planning large-scale events like Medical Alumni Weekend and the kick-off to regional alumni gatherings. • Implementing reunion activities and class campaigns, including multi-channel solicitations, to boost alumni participation and contributions. • Collaborating with communications teams to launch an alumni newsletter and integrated social media campaigns, increasing engagement and donor stewardship. • Utilizing data-driven insights to track event effectiveness and identify high-potential alumni donors for elevated giving opportunities. This role allowed me to hone my skills in relationship building, strategic planning, and donor engagement, while contributing to the success of the school’s alumni and development efforts. I’m proud of the impact I made and remain passionate about leveraging my expertise to drive engagement and philanthropy in future endeavors.
As the Assistant Director of Alumni and Community Engagement at Florida Atlantic University, I led five dedicated alumni clubs in fostering meaningful connections and partnerships within the alumni community. Through innovative programming and strategic initiatives, I supported and cultivated lifelong relationships, drove engagement, and fostered a culture of philanthropy. From organizing signature engaging events to leveraging digital platforms, the goal was to empower alumni reaching different demographics to stay connected with their alma mater while also contributing to the university's growth and success.
• Managed budget for events in various locations throughout the states, virtually as well. • Developed nearly $80,000 external revenue for the alumni association through the development of membership and travel programs. • Implemented meaningful volunteer and mentoring opportunities through different affinity groups. • Oversaw the alumni membership acquisition and retention including member services, benefits and recognition. • Developed targeted recruitment strategies designed to access talent and develop external partnerships. • Improved standard processes with Advancement team to identify Distinguish Alumni. • Implemented relationships with vendors/corporations and employers by 5%. • Streamlined relationships with 250,000 alumni, locally, regionally, nationally and globally through regular communication via direct contact, electronic newsletters, alumni web pages, and print publications.
• Collaborated with faculty staff to establish viable course curriculum and to make needed adjustments. • Oversaw the posting and grading of well over 20 assignments each for 60 graduate students. • Plan lectures, assignments, and in-field experiences to collaborate with necessary course curriculum. • Participate in weekly meetings with faculty to discuss departmental goals and upcoming events. • Implement meaningful volunteer and mentoring opportunities through different affinity groups.