Portfolio

About Me

Hi there. Professionally, I am a mission-driven fundraising and marketing professional with 12 years of experience in relationship management and storytelling roles. My experience spans higher education, trade associations, nonprofit environments, and private organizations. My specialties include special events fundraising, corporate and foundation relations, grant writing, committee management, board relations, database operations, marketing communications, and public relations. Personally, I am a mom, runner, animal lover, and eco-conscious human.  I’ve run two marathons and recently published my first book, Sweet Sounds of the Night. Learn more about my accomplishments below.

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Children’s Book

Sweet Sounds of the Night sparks the imagination of young children to make nighttime noises fun! Click here to visit my book website for free activities, inspiring content for a child’s bedtime routine, and to learn where to buy the book.

 

Fundraising Achievements – Manhattan College

I led the fundraising for three record-breaking De La Salle Medal Dinners, the College’s annual gala, having raised $2.1 million in unrestricted funds in 2019, $2.6 million in unrestricted funds in 2020, and $3.6 million in unrestricted funds in 2023.

In addition, I’ve written grant proposals and cultivated relationships that resulted in funding for various academic programs. A few examples are below.

Magazine Publications – Association For Creative Industries

Articles published in Gradient, formerly known as Craft Industry Today, as Contributing Editor and Manager of Marketing & Public Relations for the Association For Creative Industries (formerly known as the Craft & Hobby Association). Gradient is the quarterly magazine of the Association.

Media Relations – Association For Creative Industries

Media placements for the Association For Creative Industries (formerly known as the Craft & Hobby Association) as Manager of Marketing & Public Relations for the Association.

Media Relations – Rockland Road Runners

Media placements in the Rockland County Times and The Journal News, including a Sunday front page placement, as the volunteer Media Relations Chair for the Rockland Road Runners.