• Manages 1 FTE (Communication Associate)

• Key member of fundraising team, which doubled unrestricted funds 2 years in a row

• Write, manage, and consult on state, federal, and private grants

• Develop and implement an effective communication strategy to support the Coalition’s statewide policy agenda and community engagement

• Organize, design, write, and produce a monthly newsletter

• Write timely press releases (local and state papers) & pitch stories to journalists

• Design graphics and flyers for external communication (social media, email blasts)

• Engage with supporters on social media channels in a regular and timely manner (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn)

Special Projects

Grant Writer & Manager, Sep 2020-Mar 2022

• Writes, coordinates, and submits grants to federal, state, and private funders with marked successes

• On the team supporting the drafting, submission, management of multiple agencies in the completion of the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program federal grant, which was funded after 4 unsuccessful years for $3.5M

Name Change “Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness," Jan 2021–May 2021

• Managed the design of our new logo by Susan Doyle, a RISD professor and artist 

• Designed an entire new website for the organization & email signatures for staff

• Created internal and external educational material on the name change decision 

• Ensured all necessarily information was communicated with legal council in a timely manner 

Hotel Emergency Shelter Program Team (COVID Response), July 2020–Sep 2020

• Forged relationships with upper-management at two large local hotel chains (3+ stars)

• Wrote and instituted Memorandums of Understanding with partners (hotels, service providers)

• Managed the day-to-day budget and invoices for the program: $350,000 

• Took part in daily/weekly calls with service providers in order to manage daily needs and progress of  the program’s mission

• Marketed the Housing NOW initiative (landlord incentive program), which got over 100 apartment units pledge to house individuals currently experiencing homelessness and sheltering in the hotels

Instructor of Record, 2018-2019 Academic Year
Teaching Assistant, 2017-2018 Academic Year

• Responsible for two sections of 27 students each

• Developed syllabus in compliance with department and CAPA requirements

• Planned daily lessons, activities, assignments, and rubrics; wrote, administered, and graded midterm and final examinations

• Managed grade appeals and discontented students 

• Utilized eLC (Electronic Learning Commons) to publish grades, upload assignments, and connect with students

• Held office hours weekly and by appointment