Deputy Director, East Coast at Taproot Foundation
Greater New York City Area
Deputy Director, East Coast at Taproot Foundation
Greater New York City Area
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2004 — Present (4 years 11 months)
(Non-Profit; Civic & Social Organization industry)
2002 — 2004 (2 years)
International voluntary agency assisting refugees and victims of oppression or conflict
Program Coordinator Individual Development Accounts
---Administered two federal grants, responsible for operations, recruitment, and reporting
---Developed program structure, policies, and procedures to meet governmental requirements
--- Represented IRC-San Jose at local and national conferences
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry)
2000 — 2002 (2 years)
International non-governmental organization dedicated to peace through cultural exchange
Administrative Director
---Oversaw staff and daily operations, managed budget, and developed policies and procedures
---Maintained strong relationships with international representatives of other Servas country offices and UN affiliated organizations
---Elected to the Board of Directors 2003 - 2005
Chair of Budget Committee
Member of Executive Committee
Treasurer (2004-2005)
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Research industry)
1999 — 2000 (1 year)
Special Advisory Panel established by Washington D.C. City Council to research and advise on waste management and environmental justice issues.
Research Associate full-time position held while studying for graduate degree
--Researched policy and regulatory issues and contributed to the Solid Waste Tranfer Facility Site Selection Advisory Panels formal report to the Washington, D.C. City Council
--Worked effectively with citizen advocacy groups to highlight environmental justice concerns and organize public hearings
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1998 — 1999 (1 year)
M.A. , Geography - Community Development , 1998 — 2000
B.A. , International Affairs - International Development , 1995 — 1998
American Association of Geographers