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Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Chair (2022-2024), Communications Chair (2020-2022), Grant Review Committee Member (2018-2022)
Impact 100 Richmond
- Present 6 years 9 months
Economic Empowerment
Impact 100 Richmond pools the philanthropic resources of women throughout greater Richmond to make transformational grants to deserving local nonprofits. Since Impact 100's inception in 2009, the organization has boosted the assets of Richmond nonprofits by $2.1 million. As a member of a grant review committee, I have reviewed grant applications and helped to decide who would be considered for these transformational grants. In the 2020-21 giving year I also joined the communications committee…
Impact 100 Richmond pools the philanthropic resources of women throughout greater Richmond to make transformational grants to deserving local nonprofits. Since Impact 100's inception in 2009, the organization has boosted the assets of Richmond nonprofits by $2.1 million. As a member of a grant review committee, I have reviewed grant applications and helped to decide who would be considered for these transformational grants. In the 2020-21 giving year I also joined the communications committee, primarily focused on the organization's social media presence.
As chair I have overseen the transition from our original fiscal sponsor to an entirely new 501(c)(3) and all new operational tools. -
Board Member
Project Yoga Richmond
- 3 years
Health
Executive Director search committee member, Fund Development committee member. Served on Board during pandemic lockdown of all fitness facilities in Virginia.
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President, Vice President, Board Member at Large
Richmond Auburn Club
- Present 15 years 7 months
Education
Event planning, fundraising, and network building for local chapter of the Auburn Alumni Association.
Vice President 2009-2012
President 2013-2018
At Large 2021- -
Member/Sustainer
Junior League of Richmond
- 11 years
Education
Committee placements included branding, donor relations, fundraising, member support, and leadership training institute.
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Local Facilities Advisory Committee Chair - James Madison University
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
- 1 year 9 months
Education
Served as liaison and coordinated communication between JMU, GPB Facilities Management Corporation, Eta Nu Chapter, and chapter advisory board.
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Sorority Coordinator - Public Relations Resources
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
- 9 months
Education
Contributed thought leadership to public relations planning and priorities for alumnae and collegiate chapters nationwide.
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Regional Coordinator At-Large (Region 2)
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
- 1 year 5 months
Monitored compliance with submission of 45+ required annual reports for directly managed chapters of >200 members. Approved nominations of all chapter officers. Recruited, appointed, and managed chapter advisors. Recruited regional alumnae chapter officers and assisted with revitalization of dormant chapters.
Approved chapter budgets totaling more than $1M and monitors chapter P&L. Oversaw all member disciplinary actions requiring probation, suspension, or termination.
Visited…Monitored compliance with submission of 45+ required annual reports for directly managed chapters of >200 members. Approved nominations of all chapter officers. Recruited, appointed, and managed chapter advisors. Recruited regional alumnae chapter officers and assisted with revitalization of dormant chapters.
Approved chapter budgets totaling more than $1M and monitors chapter P&L. Oversaw all member disciplinary actions requiring probation, suspension, or termination.
Visited directly managed chapters at least yearly and assessed all areas of chapter functioning. Submitted assessment reports to regional director and International Council. Recommended and monitored implementation of process improvements to improve chapter functioning. Held chapters accountable for following organizational and campus policies and procedures. Performed regional visits related to risk management and chapter health as needed.
Directly managed chapters as Regional Coordinator included College of William & Mary, Christopher Newport University, George Mason University, Coastal Carolina University, University of South Carolina, and Florida State University. -
Regional Coordinator/Recruitment Specialist (Region 2)
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
- 3 years 8 months
Increased compliance with targeted membership levels for 40% of regional chapters in 2010 through analysis of historical trends and performance, specialized training with underperforming chapters, and regular communication with regional and national membership departments. Oversaw recruitment of 1550 new members in 4 years.
Directly supervised chapters recognized with organizational awards for outstanding recruitment and scholarship, as well as campus awards for excellence in member…Increased compliance with targeted membership levels for 40% of regional chapters in 2010 through analysis of historical trends and performance, specialized training with underperforming chapters, and regular communication with regional and national membership departments. Oversaw recruitment of 1550 new members in 4 years.
Directly supervised chapters recognized with organizational awards for outstanding recruitment and scholarship, as well as campus awards for excellence in member education, scholarship, philanthropy, outstanding Greek woman, and outstanding chapter.
Contributed to third largest collegiate chapter colonization to date by developing alumnae support, performing exploratory visit and reporting findings to International Council, participating on presentation panel, and interviewing potential members of new chapter. Serves in ongoing role as philanthropy advisor and alumnae coordinator for Virginia Tech chapter.
Facilitated workshops and lectures on different aspects of member recruitment to students and alumnae volunteer leaders at several organizational leadership conferences each year. -
Regional Coordinator/Public Relations Specialist (Region 2)
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
- 8 months
Approved public relations plans for all regional chapters, including fundraising, donor relations, event planning, and risk management.
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