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.
Resume
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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.
- 2019: Con Edison CEO John McAvoy ’80 Receives De La Salle Medal
- 2020: Salesforce President and Chief Customer Officer Anthony Fernicola ’78, ’82 (MBA) Receives De La Salle Medal
- 2023: Annual De La Salle Medal Dinner Raises A Record $3.6 Million for Manhattan College
In addition, I’ve written grant proposals and cultivated relationships that resulted in funding for various academic programs. A few examples are below.
- Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation Awards $828,000 to Five Manhattan College STEM Students to Pay Tuition
- Radiation Therapy Technology Program Receives Grant for VERT System Upgrades
- New York 811 Provides $10,000 in Scholarships to 10 Manhattan College Students
- Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Provides Support for E3MC Program
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.
Algorithm Art
Innovation at Creativation
3 Free or Almost Free Digital Design Tools
Online Dating For Employers
One-on-One with the Inventors of Let's Hang
Craft Community Crusaders
5 Free Apps that Boost Your Creativity
Trend Report - Coloring Isn't Just For Kids
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Algorithm Art
In the Spring 2018 issue of Gradient (formerly Craft Industry Today), I explore the concept of algorithm art and every day tools that help computers learn to replicate human creativity.
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Innovation at Creativation
In the Spring 2018 issue of Gradient (formerly Craft Industry Today), I write about how the judges of The Ultimate Pitch, a competition that awards $10,000 for an innovative new product, define innovation and how they go about choosing the winner.
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3 Free or Almost Free Digital Design Tools
In the Winter 2018 issue of Gradient (formerly Craft Industry Today), I review 3 digital design tools that businesses can use to to produce high-quality, visual content for their website, emails, and social media.
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Online Dating For Employers
In the Summer 2017 issue of Gradient (formerly Craft Industry Today), I recommend three online job sites that employers can use to fill their open positions.
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One-on-One with the Inventors of Let's Hang
In the Spring 2017 issue of Craft Industry Today (now known as Gradient), I interview the winners of the first-ever The Ultimate Pitch, a competition that awards $10,000 to the top creative innovation of the year
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Craft Community Crusaders
In the Summer 2016 issue of Craft Industry Today (now known as Gradient), I feature 4 organizations that heal lives through arts and crafts in their local communities.
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5 Free Apps that Boost Your Creativity
In the Summer 2015 issue of Craft Industry Today (now known as Gradient), I review 5 apps that can help individuals overcome a creative block.
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Trend Report - Coloring Isn't Just For Kids
In the Summer 2015 issue of Craft Industry Today (now known as Gradient), I feature 4 products that adults can use to unleash their creativity and relieve stress through coloring.
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.
- Associations Now
- CONNECT Magazine (3-Page Spread)
- Craft Industry Alliance
- Forbes.com
- Quartz
- Stationery Trends Magazine
- Trade Show News Network
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.
Philadelphia Marathon: Here come Seidenfrau & Co.
Altieri, Chalfin capture Fortune 10K runs
Kuklis, Ferencevych first in Wodicka race
Boston Beckons
Road Runners raise $64,000 for charities
Demchko takes third in her division in first marathon
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Philadelphia Marathon: Here come Seidenfrau & Co.
Rockland County Times article about Rockland Road Runners members training to run the Philadelphia Marathon.
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Altieri, Chalfin capture Fortune 10K runs
The Journal News article about the winners of the Bill Fortune 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk.
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Kuklis, Ferencevych first in Wodicka race
The Journal News article about the winners of the 25th annual George Wodicka Half Marathon & 5K.
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Boston Beckons
Sunday front page placement in The Journal News about local runners, including members of the Rockland Road Runners, about running the Boston Marathon one year after the bombing.
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Road Runners raise $64,000 for charities
The Journal News article about Turkey Trot 5 Mile Thanksgiving Day race, organized by the Rockland Road Runners, money raised for local charities.
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Demchko takes third in her division in first marathon
The Journal News article a Rockland Road Runners member completing her first marathon.