Grant Strategist/Planning Officer
November 2019 – Present
Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, is transforming healthcare for all by leading in the advancement of emergency medicine through innovation and scientific discovery. We are dedicated to providing career-defining education, leading-edge research, and precision emergency medical care.
Operationalized the development of the research administration infrastructure and capacity initiatives for faculty and fellows to engage in academic, scientific, and clinical trial research
Conducts needs assessments, gap analysis, and strategic planning execution
Leads professional publication, journal abstract writing course, and grant development sessions
Training Clinical Professors/Fellows in academic medical institution grant processes
Provides leadership to research administrator, financial analyst, research technical manager, and research finance manager
Directs funding proposal processes with partner departments, our faculty executive team, Chair, and the School of Medicine
Coordinates the submission of ~50 proposals for medical education, basic science, and clinical trial research projects per year with an average return rate of 43%
Oversees the management of ~56 active awards per fiscal year
Administrative Services/Grants Manager
April 2018 – October 2019
Tennessee Department of Health, Communicable and Environmental Disease and Emergency Preparedness division, Nashville, TN, works to: discover and eliminate the threat of communicable diseases, educate people how to protect themselves from illnesses, conduct surveillance activities in order to monitor new emerging infections or identify clusters of cases that could be related serve as subject matter experts in emergency mitigation, response and recovery, and coordinates the public health emergency preparedness and hospital preparedness initiatives for the state.
Direct annual pre-award, post-award and closeout grant processes for over $15 million in CDC and ASPR funds for Hospital Preparedness and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Programs
Understand, interpret and apply OMB guidelines and other agency regulations that affect grants: including Uniform Guidance, A-133, CFR and regulations
Co-wrote, developed budget and received $4.3 million for opioid abuse prevention funding from CDC.
Used data to generate progress, expense, and financial status reports
Wrote federal grant application and manage all aspects of allocation and reporting
Utilized skills in leadership to mentor procurement, contracting, contract monitoring, and finance staff
Conducted thorough and comprehensive analysis of all grantee-related reports, documentation, and information received by the regional offices
Maintained readiness to respond with delegated leadership in disaster environments
Director of Operations
April 2014 - March 2018
Engadin Management Group, a private LLC, Nashville, TN, is a leader in the restaurant industry by developing concepts that where products are made from the best (organic when possible) ingredients available while supporting staff to be independent thinkers and leaders.
Develop processes and procedures for business operations to increase efficiencies and revenue
Manage ongoing operations for three concepts
Oversee and provide leadership to general manager, managers, and staff for three concepts
Direction of financial resource management of nearly $4 million in annual sales
Responsible for catering and wholesale accounts
Approve and distribute charitable giving
Voted “Best New Restaurant 2016” by the readers of the Tennessean
Voted “Best Pizza Restaurant 2017” by the readers of the Tennessean
Senior AmeriCorps Program Officer
September 2009 – April 2015
Volunteer Tennessee, the Governor’s Commission on National and Community Service, Nashville, TN, is an executive service state
agency whose mission is to encourage volunteerism and community service.
Directed annual pre-award, post-award and closeout grant processes for over $24 million in federal funds over five years. Provided technical writing skills to national competitive applicants which resulted in additional funding for the state of Tennessee. Provided high accuracy and technical writing in creating agency RFP, NOFO, and Application Instructions for state and federal funding process
Developed and implemented an annual marketing plan to conduct outreach to potential applicants.
Provided on-going training and technical assistance using webinars, audio and video sessions, and written materials to 18 AmeriCorps programs, at nonprofits and government agencies across Tennessee, hosting more than 1100 AmeriCorps members
Reviewed AmeriCorps programmatic, periodic expense/invoicing and financial status quarterly reports for accuracy, content, compliance, and provided continuous best-practice improvement
Conducted programmatic on-site and desk monitoring for grant compliance. Managed the resolution of monitoring reports with grantees
Resolved stakeholder grievances using conflict resolution first and an official grievance procedure second
Adhered to the federal regulations for compliance, AmeriCorps provisions, and state contracting regulations
Served as a liaison between the Corporation for National and Community Service and State of Tennessee offices
Researched and established a bill that created a state-sponsored Companion 501c3 nonprofit organization to support Volunteer Tennessee - unanimously supported and signed by
Governor Haslam - TOC §4-3-28 chapter 4, section 3, paragraph 28
Team coordinated and curated the Tennessee Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards annual statewide volunteer recognition event and annual Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service-Learning.
Specifically responsible for volunteer engagement and technology support
Responsible for agency website, social media, newsletter, technology, and webinar management
Emergency Services Coordinator
January 2010 – April 2015
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), Tennessee, is a state government agency whose mission is to coordinate
emergency management response and recovery to reduce loss of life and property in the State of Tennessee
Provided direct support and coordination as the co-lead for Emergency Support Function #14 - Volunteers and Donations
Provided direct support and coordination for the May 2010 Flood, East Tennessee 2011 tornado recovery efforts, and the 2015 Winter Freeze
FEMA Volunteers and Donations Management Federal Emergency Management Agency Trainer (L-488)
Director of Cesar E. Chavez Service Programs
December 2006 – December 2007
Youth Service California*, Oakland, CA, is a statewide nonprofit born out of Stanford University that makes service a meaningful part of a young person’s life. In partnership with CaliforniaVolunteers –Office of the Governor, took concept of developing after school programs that taught Title 1 middle school students about the Life and Legacy of Cesar E. Chavez through student led community service-learning and launched 77 after school programs.
Directed annual pre-award and post-award grant requirement for $10 million over two years of continued funding for the program
Subgranted and managed consultants and contractors
Developed, coordinated, and trained over 500 administrators and educators in program implementation, development, management, and sustainability
Developed and directed a statewide 42 member AmeriCorps VISTA program and training
Developed and led workshops at the CalServe Leadership Institute and Afterschool Service-Learning Summer Institute on youth service and innovative learning methods
Service-Learning Coordinator
March 2005 – November 2006
Volunteer San Diego*, San Diego, CA, a nonprofit engaging individuals and groups in meaningful volunteer opportunities that meet real community needs.
Certified Regional Lead/Trainer/Technical Assistance Coordinator Orange, Imperial, and San Diego Counties to school–based and community-based educators with the California Department of Education/CalServe Initiative
Trained over 300 educators in service-learning as a teaching method
Presenter at national, state, and local conferences
Managed California After-School Service-Learning Grant from Youth Service California
Successfully wrote and managed grants totaling $85,000+
Supervisor of AmeriCorps Promise Fellows and AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) members, interns, and volunteers
Public Relations Assistant
February 2004 - October 2004
Volunteers of America of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN, a is one of 35 affiliates of Volunteers of America which was established in 1896. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 16,000 paid, professional employees dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential nation-wide.
Distributed 50,000 books to Indiana youth through a grant with Scholastic, Inc.
Layout and content editor for the internal and external newsletters and website
Developed advertisements, partner campaigns, event days, and promotions
Service-Learning Assistant
September 2003 - July 2004
Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis, Center for Earth and Environmental Science, Indianapolis, IN.
Facilitated lessons and projects with university, high school, and middle school students, and conducted field and lab research for the Department of Geology
Co-coordinated, developed lesson plans, co-led a Saturday service-learning research course for freshman
* denotes an agency that has closed operations