Executive Director, Constituent Relations at Notre Dame de Namur University
San Francisco Bay Area
Executive Director, Constituent Relations at Notre Dame de Namur University
San Francisco Bay Area
University community liaison with fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in community outreach, public relations, communications, strategic development, and administrative and fiscal management. Community leadership includes serving on three Boards, one county commission, and three committees.
Excellent management, leadership, and team building experience in creating and sustaining productive collaborations with the public, civic and community leaders, businesses, non-profit organizations, and customers.
Successfully built and implemented communication programs serving community group needs, corporate functions, and outreach programs supporting the mission of the University.
Areas of Expertise:
o Project Management
o Contract Negotiation
o Community Development
o Marketing and Promotion
o Event Management and Sales
o Development and Fundraising
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 1992 — Present (17 years 4 months)
I have been employed at NDNU for 16 years. During that time, I've worn multiple hats as follows:
9/1/2008–Present Executive Director, Constituent Relations
2005 – 2008 Executive Director, Community Relations and Conference & Event Services
2003 – 2004 Director of Corporate and Community Relations
2000 – 2003 Director of Community Relations
1996 – 1999 Director of Conferences & Special Events
1992 – 1996 Executive Assistant to the President
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 2005 — August 2008 (3 years 8 months)
(Public Policy industry)
1983 — 1992 (9 years )
Managed federal and state grants and provided administrative support to the Executive Director and the Council, a 29 member interjurisdictional forum of elected officials and appointed policymakers.
BS '98; MPA '07 , Public Administration; Human Services Administration , 1992 — 2007
Graduated Magna Cum Laude; Honors: Dean’s List, 1993 – 1998; Member, Delta Epsilon Sigma, National Scholastic Honor Society