San Francisco Bay Area
Passionate about research and dedicated to LGBTQ+ activism, I thrive at the intersection of qualitative research and progressive social change. As a relentless seeker of knowledge, I believe in the transformative power of research to address societal inequities. My work is driven by a commitment to inclusivity and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. In the pursuit of understanding and dismantling systemic barriers, I aim to contribute to a more diverse and equitable world. Let's connect and collaborate to create positive impact! 🏳️⚧️🌈
I research, identify, and develop prospect pipelines and informational resources for nationwide nonprofit executive searches. I regularly support two dynamic search teams, based in Chicago and San Francisco. I identify remarkable individuals for search leads to connect with directly. On average, I actively develop prospect pools for 20-30 unique searches, primarily nonprofit and government at state and county levels. I provide strategic communication support for all projects. I am a visible firm citizen, regularly participating in discussions about the operation and workflow of the Koya Partners research associate cohort. I am an active member of the API and LGBTQ+ firmwide working groups.
I planned, implemented, and managed our donor and membership programs, including a major database migration. I facilitated development of the organization-wide marketing and communication strategy, introducing collaborative tools such as Canva and Constant Contact. I helped grow GAPA’s relationships with state, county, and local government officials and relevant offices. I continued to manage GAPA’s social media in the capacity of my previous titled role of Social Media Chair (served July–December 2021). I managed multiple platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn). I also monitored engagement with our campaigns and supported online rapid response to changes to events related to the COVID–19 pandemic.
I conducted oral history interviews, updated database entries with further relevant research, and helped set guidelines for further historical research both oral and archival.
As a project manager for small press publications, I served as the primary contact for authors, ensuring clear communication about deadlines and milestones. I coordinated revisions, worked with editors to finalize manuscripts, and aligned authors’ visions with production goals. By fostering a supportive environment, I helped authors feel valued while keeping projects on track and within scope. I provided copyediting and feedback for academic manuscripts in humanities and social sciences, including methodology review and development support. I offered website and social media content writing, helping clients maintain a consistent brand voice and optimize reach through SEO and creative engagement. I contributed fiction, poetry, and non-traditional creative content, and provided ghostwriting and editing services in nonfiction, prose, and poetry. Work samples were available upon request.