Summary Information

Qualifications and Skills

Strategic Leadership & Program Development

  • 15+ years of experience building and leading high-performing teams

  • Proven track record in program assessment, development, and delivery

  • Expert in budget management and metrics-driven decision making

  • Strategic planning with focus on sustainable, long-term outcomes

Community Engagement & Relationship Building

  • Extensive experience working with diverse stakeholders and marginalized communities

  • Skilled in facilitating meaningful connections between organizations and individuals

  • Strong follow-through and project management capabilities

  • Event facilitation and coordination expertise

Educational Design & Content Development

  • Master's degree in Instructional Technology from University of Colorado

  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  • Instructional design experience across corporate, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors

  • Adult learning theory application and implementation

Data Analysis & Technology Integration

  • Data analysis and metrics-driven decision making

  • Social media channel development and management

  • Website production and digital platform expertise

  • Internet of Things-based problem-solving integration

Experience Highlights

Nonprofit Leadership & Community Impact

  • Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society: Generated $200K+ through 7 new programs, organized 21 educational events reaching 714 participants

  • DIME (Development of Independent and Meaningful Engagement): Founded initiative connecting specially-abled adults with local businesses for meaningful employment

  • No More Empty Pots: Led educational programs for 400+ youth while establishing partnerships to engage 37 adults with special abilities in skill-building activities

Corporate Training & Development

  • BJC Institute for Learning & Development: Designed and delivered learning programs for 27,000 employees across 13 healthcare sites

  • Maritz Inc: Extensive experience in event management, website production, and instructional design

  • Wells Fargo & Oracle Corporation: Strategic communications and content development

Agricultural & Food Systems Expertise

  • EarthDance Farm School: Board of Directors member, managed distribution of 5,000+ pounds of organic produce annually to 379 community members

  • Community Garden Development: Transformed abandoned lot into organic food garden producing 2,500 pounds of fresh vegetables annually for local food pantries

Educational Foundation

  • Classroom teaching experience in Colorado Springs and Los Angeles school districts

  • Curriculum development and educational program implementation

Strategic Partnerships

Community Organizations & Nonprofits

  • Collaborative relationships with 5+ local nonprofits in Nebraska

  • Partnership development with Whole Foods for healthy meal preparation education

  • Extensive network of 40+ local chefs and farmers for community events

  • Connections with local food pantries and hunger relief organizations

Business & Industry Partnerships

  • Small business engagement for workforce development initiatives

  • Corporate training partnerships with major healthcare systems

  • Technology integration partnerships for educational programming

  • Event coordination with local restaurants, gardens, and schools

Educational & Professional Networks

  • 17 community guest speakers engaged for youth programming

  • Professional relationships spanning healthcare, technology, and agricultural sectors

  • Cross-sector collaboration experience in rural and urban environments

  • Volunteer coordination networks (50+ community volunteers)

Funding & Grant Partnerships

  • Proven track record in securing grant funding through strategic partnerships

  • Experience working with foundation and institutional funders

  • Community fundraising event coordination attracting 400+ guests

  • Sustainable revenue generation through program development

References available upon request from leaders in nonprofit management, food systems advocacy, consulting, and community development.