Yakima, Washington, United States
I help mission-driven organizations tell their story in ways big and small so they can raise more money, drive engagement, and create more impact in their communities. Throughout my career I have experienced nonprofits from nearly every position including recipient, participant, director, donor, and board member. In 2023 I led a team responsible for raising just over $12 million to increase capacity for substance use disorder inpatient treatment and outpatient mental health. I am forever a learner, and I find it incredibly rewarding to be faced with an abstract, complicated, chaotic problem and turn it into a streamlined opportunity or ongoing program. My greatest strengths are in major gift fundraising, public speaking, event planning, and leading communication strategies. I am also skilled in project management, outreach program development, fundraising strategy, donor development, fundraising case development, strategic planning, copywriting, social media marketing, I attribute the opportunities I have had in my career to several great mentors and directors who modeled true leadership and vison. As a professional dancer I learned to balance grit, excellence, and creative problem solving. Teaching made public speaking natural in front of any size group, and I've never been known to back down from a stage! Working in nonprofits has taught me the technique and skills necessary to develop comprehensive fundraising and communication plans focused on raising money, awareness, and engagement to support a mission. When I'm not at work I'm usually found in the yoga studio, volunteering and serving in the community, and enjoying life (and our garden) with my husband.
Yoga Hot Spot Tri-Cities Academy of Ballet Northwest Dance Project Yakima School of Ballet. BodyVox Spectrum Dance Theatre Ruth Page Center for the Arts Camas High School Integrated Arts & Academics program Westside Academy for Dance and Gymnastics Fusion NW Portland Children's Museum Young Musicians and Artists Multnomah Athletic Club Evergreen Dance Academy Groove Nation Dance Academy Cameo/Carraba dance
The Arts Center Task Force is working to build a performing arts center in the Mid-Columbia region.
- Build, develop and manage Outreach programs in local area schools and throughout community. - Provide support to the Board of Directors for development, fundraising, publicity and local partnerships. - Provide mentorship to company dancers as they prepare to transition from high school into the college or workplace setting.