Community Involvement
Executive Board of Directors
March of Dimes of Southern Nevada
Allocations Committee
United Way of Southern Nevada
Executive Board of Directors
Lili Claire Foundation, Las Vegas, Nevada
Volunteer and Wish Parent
Make A Wish of Southern Nevada
Special Olympics of Southern Nevada
Interim Executive Director
Served as interim Executive Director for Special Olympics Nevada and the entire affiliate network, inspiring the broad spectrum to serve people with intellectual disabilities.
Collaborated with the Board of Directors to develop a vision for growth and shape and refine the overall strategic plan. Personally created an execution strategy and developed an annual operating plan to accomplish goals.
Identified opportunities and developed initiatives to leverage digital communications in order to drive organizational growth, innovation, and sustainability.
Provided operational insight to ensure development and continuity of the managerial, functional, and specialized skills necessary to accomplish the goals of Special Olympics Nevada.
Oversight of all staff employees, while inspiring and motivating an expanding network of affiliate organizations and volunteer team members.
Created and maintained financial stability, managed the organization’s financial operations and developed and maintained annual financial plans and budgets.
Played a critical role in the development and diversification of revenues from a broad base of new and existing funding sources (e.g., corporate support, foundations, major donors, etc.). Championed the Special Olympics movement among potential supporters and participated in making “the ask” with successful results.
Attended board and committee meetings as appropriate. Implemented and executed all board-approved decisions. Informed the board of activities that may significantly affect the organization, and promptly referred to the Chair any matters that may require board action. Enabled the board by providing them with the tools and materials to effectively complete its duties.
Responsible for grant writing, corporate sponsorships, affiliate donations and corporate fundraising with key leaders in the community for maximum revenue generation and partnerships.