Experience
Retired from The Chicago Community Trust   January 1988 - Present
The Chicago Community Trust   January 1988 - Present

Skills
Program Development, Non-profits, Philanthropy, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Community Development, Museums, Event Planning, Program Evaluation, Board Development, Public Policy, Non-profit..., Arts Administration, Grants, Community Organizing, Policy Analysis

Education
Shimer College
English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership  August 2012 - Present
Shedd Aquarium  October 2008 - August 2012
The Chicago Community Trust   June 2007 - September 2008
Museum of Science and Industry  2007 - 2008
Ford Motor Company  March 2001 - May 2007

Skills
Strategic Planning, Administration, Team Leadership, Fundraising, Board Leadership, Learning Management, Organizational Change, Grants Administration

Education
National Louis University   2004 — 2007
M.ED, Early Childhood Education & Administration

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University   1995 — 2000
MBA, Marketing

Whitney M. Young High School   1991 — 1995
Diploma

Experience
University of Illinois at Chicago  August 2015 - Present
SGA Youth & Family Services  December 2013 - August 2015
Northwestern University Settlement House  June 2010 - December 2013
Roosevelt University  April 2008 - June 2010
The Chicago Community Trust   August 1998 - April 2008

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Philanthropy, Grants, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Nonprofits, Leadership, Annual Giving, Marketing, Board Development, Non-profit..., Planned Giving, Grant Writing, Community Development, Stewardship, Alumni Relations, Program Evaluation, Event Planning, Youth Development, Charities, Event Management

Education
Roosevelt University   2008 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2005 — 2007
Certificate, Non-Profit Management

University of Southern California   1987 — 1991
BA LAS, Social Sciences, emphasis in Communication

Experience
The Chicago Community Trust   July 2014 - Present
Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers (CLAIM)   August 2013 - June 2014
Tom Vaughn Chapter 13, Trustee's Office   June 2013 - June 2014

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

Education
University of Chicago   2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Public Administration and Social Service Professions

Colorado State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Edgewood Highschool

Edgewood Highschool

Edgewood Highschool

Experience
Interfaith Youth Core  July 2015 - Present
The Chicago Community Trust   September 2014 - July 2015
Capital Plus Exchange   July 2014 - August 2014
Active Transportation Alliance  April 2014 - June 2014
Greater Chicago Food Depository  August 2011 - June 2014
Become Inc.  January 2014 - April 2014
Melton Hill Media   September 2013 - March 2014
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago  August 2012 - August 2013
Wicker Pet   September 2011 - July 2012
Ohriner Consulting   August 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, SPSS, Research, Academic Writing, Human-computer..., Fundraising, Microsoft Excel, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Editing, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Newsletters, Psychology, Grants, Community Development, Social Media, Qualitative Research, Program Development, Cross Functional Team...

Education
University of Chicago   2010 — 2011
M.A, Social Sciences

University of North Carolina at Asheville   2006 — 2009
B.A., Psychology

Anglia Ruskin University   2008 — 2009
Psychology

Oak Ridge High School

Experience
Peggy's Tavern   April 2012 - December 2014
Travel Advertising Group  May 2014 - September 2014
College of Business & Public Administration   September 2012 - October 2013
The Chicago Community Trust   June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Access, Facebook, Teamwork, Social Networking, Time Management, Customer Service, Social Media, Event Planning, Leadership, Social Media Marketing

Education
Drake University   2011 — 2015
Marketing, Information Systems Concentration, Senior

Drake University
Bachelor's degree, Marketing/ Information Systems

Experience
Education First Consulting  April 2013 - Present
Education First Consulting  June 2012 - April 2013
New Teacher Center  November 2007 - June 2012
Chicago Public Schools  June 2004 - November 2007
The Chicago Community Trust   2003 - 2004
McMaster-Carr Supply Company  1996 - 1999

Skills
Program Management, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Staff Development, Workshop Facilitation, Strategy, Program Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Nonprofits, Program Implementation, Project Planning, Teaching, strategy development..., Leadership Development, Management, Organizational..., large and small group..., Planning, Strategy Development, Recruiting, Strategic Hiring

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2002 — 2004
Masters, Urban Planning and Public Policy

Wesleyan University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Timberlane   1988 — 1992
High School

Experience
Legal Services Corporation (LSC)   December 2014 - Present
The Henry L. Stimson Center  June 2012 - November 2014
The Chicago Community Trust   November 2008 - May 2012
IREX  May 2008 - November 2008
Youth Renewal Fund   June 2007 - May 2008
American Councils for International Education  2007 - 2007

Education
Saint Petersburg State University   2006 — 2007

New York University   2002 — 2005
Bachelor's of Arts, International Relations (honors)

Experience
The Chicago Community Trust   August 2013 - Present
801 Projects   February 2012 - Present
OKW Architects  April 2013 - August 2013
Groupon  October 2012 - March 2013
Ghabit   March 2012 - September 2012
Museum of Science and Industry  2010 - 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Fine Art, Final Cut Pro, Acting, Photography, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Video, New Media, Sustainability, Teaching, Creative Writing, Blogging, Social Networking, Art, Customer Service, Event Planning, Graphic Design, Editing

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2007 — 2010
MFA, Interdisciplinary Arts and Media

Experience
The Chicago Community Trust   October 2010 - Present
The Chicago Community Trust   August 2008 - September 2010
Time Out Chicago  February 2005 - August 2008
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum   January 2000 - January 2005
City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs  January 1999 - January 2000
Chicago Office of Tourism  August 1997 - December 1998
Terra Museum of Art   1996 - 1996

Skills
Fluent English, Fluent in Polish, Fluent in Spanish, Philanthropy, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Publicity, Facebook, Storytelling, Fundraising, Non-profits, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications

Education
Alliance Francaise   2009 — 2012
French

Universidad de Granada   1998 — 1999
Spanish

University of Illinois at Chicago   1995 — 1999
BA, Communications; English; Spanish

University of Granada   1998 — 1998
Certificate, the Studies of the Spanish Language and Culture

The University of Chicago
Graham School, Integrated Marketing

Experience
Second Sense  June 1997 - Present
The Chicago Community Trust   1991 - 1997

Skills
Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Non-profits, Social Services, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Non-profit..., Event Management, Philanthropy, Fundraising, Writing, Website Management, Annual Fund, Annual Giving, Leadership

Education
DePaul University   1980 — 1984
BS, Marketing Communications

Roosevelt University   1994 — 1996
MA, Clinical Psychology

Experience
The Chicago Community Trust   January 2011 - Present
Cheryl Hughes Consulting   March 2010 - January 2011
Museum of Science and Industry  August 2007 - October 2010
City of Chicago, Mayor's Office of Special Events   October 1998 - August 2007
Harvard University  2003 - 2004
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs  May 1991 - October 1998

Education
The University of Chicago   2006 — 2009
MA, Social Sciences

Harvard University   2003 — 2004
Loeb Fellowship

Harvard University Graduate School of Design   2003 — 2004
Loeb Fellowship

The Ohio State University   1979 — 1984
BS, Education

Experience
eta Creative Arts Foundation  March 2011 - February 2014
The Chicago Community Trust   April 2006 - March 2011
Woods Fund Of Chicago  August 2000 - March 2006

Skills
Philanthropy, Grants, Board Development, Non-profits, Program Development, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Community Development, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Strategic Communications

Education
University of Chicago   1986 — 1988
MA, Public Policy Studies

Morehouse College   1981 — 1986
B.A., Political Science

Experience
University of Notre Dame  November 2013 - Present
Christine A. Lauber, CPA   July 2013 - October 2013
The Chicago Community Trust   February 2011 - June 2013
Grant Thornton LLP  September 2009 - February 2011
Grant Thornton LLP  January 2009 - May 2009
1st Source Bank  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Financial Audits, Tax Preparation, Account Reconciliation, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Grant Administration, Federal Grants..., Auditing, Financial Statements

Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting; Business Information Systems, 3.3

Clay High School   2000 — 2004

Experience
The Chicago Community Trust   April 2015 - Present
Thomson Reuters  December 2014 - March 2015
RELO Direct, Inc.   August 2012 - October 2014
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney  October 2011 - July 2012
Cision  November 2007 - June 2011

Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Human Resources, Outlook, Data Entry, QuickBooks, Research, Process Scheduler, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Windows, Billing Process, Client Billing, Billing Solutions, Monthly Close Process, Finance, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Time Management, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Invoicing, PeopleSoft, Non-profit..., Auditing, Payroll Taxes, Budgets, Access, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Sales, Journal Entries, Internal Audit, Leadership, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Internal Controls

Education
DeVry University
Business Administration and Management, General

Harold Washington

Experience
Francis W. Parker School  January 2015 - Present
Francis W. Parker School  February 2013 - December 2014
Chicago History Museum  July 2010 - February 2013
Chicago Shakespeare Theater  July 2009 - July 2010
Chicago Shakespeare Theater  September 2008 - July 2009
Lifeline Theatre  June 2005 - November 2008
The Chicago Community Trust   2007 - 2008

Skills
Fundraising, Research, Editing, Proofreading, Institutions, Theatre, Grants, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Arts Administration, Community Outreach, Social Media, Event Management, Teaching, Public Speaking, Diplomacy, Museums, Nonprofits, Special Events..., Fundraisers, Non-profit..., Annual Giving, Leadership, Program Development, Raiser's Edge, Tessitura, Board Development, Sponsorship, Stewardship, Newsletters, Board Relations, Program Management, Volunteer Training, Volunteer Recruiting, Philanthropy

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2001 — 2005
BFA, Theatre Studies

Experience
Sones de Mexico Ensemble   April 1994 - Present
National Museum of Mexican Art  August 2013 - January 2014
Smithsonian Institution  March 2011 - April 2011
The Recording Academy-Chicago Chapter   May 2010 - April 2011
Ohio Arts Council  June 2009 - August 2010
The Chicago Community Trust   March 2009 - May 2010
Freelance  1998 - 2010
Western Folklife Center  June 2007 - July 2007
Idaho Commission for the Arts   June 2007 - July 2007
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County  June 2006 - July 2006

Skills
Music, Storytelling, Non-profits, Singing, Event Planning, Recording, Grant Writing, Music Education, Songwriting, Festivals, Sound, Community Outreach, Editing, Arts Administration, Music Production, Guitar, Film, Teaching, Voice Over, Performing Arts, Composition, Music Theory, Music Industry, Nonprofits, Publicity, Stage, Dance, Video, Concerts, Musicians, Jazz, Entertainment, Highly self-motivated, Band, Record Labels, Highly Ambitious, Music Publishing, Resourceful..., Highly Dedicated, A&R, Audio Engineering, Highly detail oriented, Studio Recording, Orchestral Music, Audio Post Production, Ensemble, Audio Editing, Volunteering, Highly personable, Vocal

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2013 — 2013
Certificate Course, Nonprofit Finance

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College   2009 — 2009
Certificate Course, Accounting Fundamentals I & II

Indiana University Bloomington   1989 — 1993
M.A., Folklore/Ethnomusicology

Earlham College   1984 — 1988
B.A., Sociology/Anthropology & Music

Tecnológico de Monterrey   1981 — 1982
Prepa, Bilingual Program (San Luis Potosi)

Classical High School

Classical High School

Classical High School

Classical High School

Classical High School

Experience
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago  May 2015 - Present
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago  March 2014 - April 2015
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago  August 2011 - February 2014
The Chicago Community Trust   March 2008 - July 2011
Citi Community Capital  June 2007 - March 2008
Metropolitan Planning Council  May 2003 - May 2007

Skills
Community Development, Affordable Housing, Nonprofits, Diversity & Inclusion, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Corporate Social..., Public Administration, Non-profits, Policy

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2001 — 2003
Master of Urban Planning and Policy, Urban Planning, Housing, Community Development, Sustainable Development

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela   1998 — 2001
Diploma de Estudios Avanzados en Ciencia Politica, Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Political Philosophy, Corruption, Patronage

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela   1993 — 1998
BS Political Science and Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Political Philosophy

Experience
Focus Development, Inc.   June 2013 - Present
Urban Land Institute  September 2009 - January 2013
The Chicago Community Trust   June 2008 - June 2009
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago  January 2008 - June 2008

Skills
Real Estate Development, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Financing, Contract Negotiation, Community Development, Community Outreach, Economic Development, Policy, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Public Relations, Program Development, Leadership, Writing, Grants, Research, Strategic Planning, Affordable Housing, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Data Analysis

Education
University of Chicago   2007 — 2009
MPP, Housing Policy, Urban Economics

University of Oregon   2001 — 2005
BA, Political Science; Ethnic Studies

Experience
The Chicago Community Trust   June 2015 - August 2015
Razorfish  June 2014 - August 2014
Market Hall Foods  March 2013 - August 2013
The Pasta Shop  November 2010 - March 2013
Cowell Coffee Shop @ University of California, Santa Cruz   September 2006 - June 2008
Chronicle Books  May 2006 - June 2006

Skills
Concept Development, User Experience, Close Attention to..., Design Research, Communication Design, Service Design, Problem Solving, Adobe Creative Suite, Storytelling, Teamwork, Retail Buying, Retail Merchandising, Merchandising, E-commerce, Quality Control, Information Retention &..., User Research

Education
IIT Institute of Design   2013 — 2016
MDes, Communication Design, User Research & Service Design

University of California, Santa Cruz   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Linguistics, Italian Studies

Università di Bologna   2008 — 2009
Linguistica Applicata, Linguistica

Experience
XD Technology   May 2015 - Present
CE Social Impact Ventures   May 2014 - Present
The Chicago Community Trust   June 2012 - Present
Cappex.com/College GreenLight   August 2013 - May 2014
KIPP Chicago  June 2012 - August 2013
Mujeres Latinas en Accion  August 2010 - August 2013
New Futuro  January 2012 - July 2013
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana  July 2011 - April 2012
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network  March 2010 - March 2012
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement  February 2011 - January 2012

Skills
Non-profits, Public Relations, Marketing, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Event Management, Integrated Marketing, Educational Technology, Board Relations, Grant Writing, Strategic Partnerships, Operations Management, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Program Management, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Coaching, Executive Coaching, Job Coaching, Training, Spanish, Nonprofits, Leadership, Press Releases, Editing, Staff Development, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Social Networking, Customer Service, Social Media, Government, Budgets, Leadership Development, Coaching, Facebook, Team Building, PowerPoint, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Program Development, Social Services, Interviews, Business Development, Grants, Project Management, Community Development, Organizational...

Education
National-Louis University   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Columbia College Chicago   2006 — 2008
B.A., Marketing Communications

University of Illinois at Chicago   1999 — 2003
B.A., Applied Psychology

Experience
Chicago Theological Seminary  November 2014 - Present
Artist  September 1995 - Present
Governors State University  June 2012 - November 2014
The Joffrey Ballet  September 2009 - June 2012
The Chicago Community Trust   January 2011 - December 2011
Women's Reproductive Healthcare Organization in Illinois   2007 - 2009
The Alford Group  2005 - 2007
Marwen  1999 - 2005
Urban Gateways  1997 - 1999
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago  1995 - 1997

Skills
Fundraising, Strategy, Leadership, Marketing, Program Management, Training, Philanthropy, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Annual Giving, Stewardship, Volunteer Management, Grants, Community Outreach, Program Development, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Fundraisers, Community Development, Media Relations, Consulting, Marketing Strategy, Proposal Writing, Project Management, Museums, Higher Education, Raiser's Edge, Press Releases, Teaching, Event Management, Public Relations, Management, Budgets, Editing, Strategic Communications, Fine Art

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   1992 — 1995
Masters Degree, Art History

The Ohio State University   1987 — 1991
Bachelor Fine Arts, Art History/Studio Arts

Experience
VanDyke Content Creation   December 2011 - Present
Tommy Car Wash Systems   March 2015 - Present
Northwestern University  July 2013 - November 2014
The Chicago Community Trust   June 2013 - May 2014
SEO Design Solutions  September 2011 - December 2013
Alma College  September 2009 - November 2011
See Spot Run  October 2007 - May 2010
Brook Cherith Camp   January 2004 - January 2009

Skills
Copy Editing, PowerPoint, Blogging, Critical Thinking, SEO, Editing, Web Content, Publications, WordPress, Research, Microsoft Office, Creative Writing, Social Media, Content Management, Writing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2012 — 2014
Masters, Library and Information Science

Alma College   2007 — 2011
BA, English, Biology

Experience
JCUA   February 2015 - Present
Bronner  June 2014 - October 2014
The Chicago Community Trust   January 2014 - May 2014
Preservation of Affordable Housing  September 2013 - December 2013
Quad Communities Development Corporation  May 2013 - August 2013
46th Ward Alderman's Office   September 2012 - May 2013
Ramah Wisconsin Inc.   August 2010 - April 2013
Supportive Housing Providers Association   August 2009 - August 2010
AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps  August 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Program Development, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Community Development, Research, Policy Analysis, Grants, Program Management, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Leadership Development, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Event Planning, Philanthropy, Microsoft Office

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2012 — 2014
Masters in Urban Planning and Policy, Affordable Housing, Community and Economic Development

University of Michigan   2005 — 2009
BA, Middle Eastern and North African Studies

Experience
Syndio   October 2013 - Present
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago   January 2004 - Present
The Chicago Community Trust   July 2014 - Present
Chicago Ideas Week  January 2014 - Present

Skills
Program Management, Salesforce.com, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Management, Human Resources, Training, Leadership, Business Process, CRM, Analysis, Project Management, Public Speaking, ERP, PeopleSoft, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Business Process..., SDLC, Business Strategy, SaaS, Consulting, Solution Selling, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Marketing, Sales Management, Project Planning, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Management Consulting, Budgets, Business Development, Integration, Cross-functional Team..., Outsourcing, IT Strategy, Professional Services, Analytics, Change Management, Entrepreneurship

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2012 — 2013
Advanced Certification in Executive Coaching and Leadership

University of Michigan   1992 — 1996
BA, Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Studies/Human Resource Management

Experience
Lob  April 2015 - Present
Webitects  June 2012 - March 2015
Illinois Institute of Technology  April 2011 - April 2012
The Chicago Community Trust   September 2010 - April 2011

Skills
JavaScript, PostgreSQL, API Development, User Experience, Hapi, Node.js, HTML, CSS, Ruby on Rails, Testing, Usability Testing, Design Research, ASP.NET, C#, Web Development, Google Adwords, Data Visualization, Git, jQuery, AJAX, ASP.NET MVC, Wire Framing

Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Experience
The Chicago Community Trust   April 2012 - Present
State of Illinois, 13th Legislative District Office   2008 - April 2011
National-Louis University  2009 - 2009
Northwestern University Bluhm Legal Clinic   2007 - 2008
US Peace Corps  2003 - 2006

Skills
Grants, Program Development, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Philanthropy, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Non-profit..., Nonprofits, Fundraising, Board Development, Social Services, Volunteer Management, Policy Analysis

Education
The University of Chicago   2005 — 2008
MA, Social Service Administration

University of Iowa   1999 — 2003
BA, English

Experience
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  January 2013 - Present
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  April 2014 - October 2014
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  September 2010 - January 2013
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  September 2005 - September 2010
U.S. Department of State   October 2007 - September 2009
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  September 2003 - September 2005
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  September 2001 - September 2003
University of Chicago  1999 - 2001
Roosevelt University  1991 - 1999
The Chicago Community Trust   1990 - 1993

Education
University of Chicago   1999 — 2001
Social Science Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Notre Dame   1993 — 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Economics

The University of Texas at Austin   1985 — 1989
Master of Arts (MA), Economics

University of Notre Dame   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck   1980 — 1981

Experience
Fairhaven Wealth Management   2015 - Present
Investments & Wealth Monitor   2010 - Present
The Chicago Community Trust   2010 - Present
UBS Financial Services  2008 - 2015
Merrill Lynch  2000 - 2008
LaSalle Bank  1997 - 2000

Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
Financial Planning & Wealth Management

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Investment Management & Analysis

North Park University
Economics

Providence Country Day
High School

Experience
Friends of the Parks  September 2015 - Present
Office of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn  January 2014 - January 2015
The Chicago Community Trust   May 2012 - December 2013
Chicago Community Trust  April 2009 - May 2012
Christian Community Development Association   2007 - 2009
Latinos United (now Latino Policy Forum)   2001 - 2006

Skills
Community Outreach, Grants, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Non-profits, Philanthropy, Policy Analysis, Volunteer Management, Public Policy, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Community Organizing, Grant Writing, Board Development, Human Rights, Community Development, Government, NGOs, Public Speaking, Proposal Writing, International Relations, Social Entrepreneurship, Community Engagement, Leadership Development, Politics, Youth Development, Policy, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Grassroots Organizing, Non-profit..., Social Services, Capacity Building, Corporate Social..., Economic Development, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Coalitions, International...

Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government   2006 — 2007
MPA, Political Advocacy and Leadership

University of Illinois at Chicago   1993 — 1995
Urban Planning and Policy

Greenville College   1985 — 1989
BA, History/Political Science and Spanish

Experience
The Chicago Community Trust   August 2013 - Present
University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences   April 2011 - April 2013
The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science   March 2009 - March 2011
At The Top Consulting, LLC   April 2007 - March 2009
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum  March 2003 - March 2009
Community Counselling Service Co., Inc.   September 2001 - January 2007
Clausen Miller, P.C.   May 2001 - August 2001
Grant, Ross & Pittman   September 1996 - May 2001
Horvath & Lieberm P.C.   March 1995 - September 1997
Law Offices of Abbe I. Temkin   November 1993 - March 1995

Skills
Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Building Relationships, Marketing, Annual Giving, Strategic Communications, Philanthropy, Leadership, Planned Giving, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Stewardship, Capital Campaigns, Board Development, Grants, Prospect Research

Education
The John Marshall Law School   1986 — 1989
JD, Law

Western Michigan University   1979 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts, Major in English and Minor in Journalism

Michigan State University   1976 — 1979
English

New Trier West High School   1972 — 1976
H.S. Degree, general studies

Experience
RNR Enterprises   March 1983 - Present
MicroTrain Technologies  2006 - 2007
The Chicago Community Trust   1993 - 2005
Bell Labs  1983 - 1992
Applied Information Development   1987 - 1989

Skills
Non-profits, SQL, Active Directory, HTML, Computer Security, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office

Education
Illinois Institute of Technology

Experience
City Colleges of Chicago  July 2014 - Present
City Colleges of Chicago  March 2012 - Present
Illinois Service Federal   2009 - Present
Chicago Public Schools  November 2005 - August 2010
Chicago Public Radio  June 2008 - January 2009
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago  2001 - 2004
The Chicago Community Trust   1999 - 2001

Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Event Planning, Public Relations, Grants, Strategic Planning, Editing, Social Media, Event Management, Philanthropy, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Staff Development, Research, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Teaching, Government, Nonprofits, Project Planning, Leadership Development, Higher Education, Leadership, Program Management, Organizational..., Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Proposal Writing, Workshop Facilitation, Board Development, International Relations, Policy, Community Organizing, Curriculum Design, Non-profit...

Education
Loyola University Chicago
MA, Urban Life & Learning: Chicago Studies

Skidmore College
BA, Political Science and Government

the masters school

Experience
Prairie State College  August 2015 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago  July 2014 - Present
The Chicago Community Trust   August 2014 - August 2015
Studio E Fitness and Pilates   May 2008 - February 2013
Sur La Table  2004 - 2006

Skills
Customer Service, Therapeutic Massage, Music, Songwriting, Mac, Social Media, Backing Vocals, Retail Sales, Cashiering, Social Networking, Writing, Research, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Teaching, Nonprofits

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Library and Information Science

University of Illinois at Chicago   2011 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, English: Media, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies

Prairie State College   2009 — 2010
Liberal Arts

Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy   2004 — 2005

Experience
Wisconsin Parkinson Association   October 2009 - April 2015
Disability Benefits Law Center   February 2009 - October 2009
School of Art & Design, AUT University   January 2007 - June 2008
360° Auckland Abroad, The University of Auckland   April 2003 - September 2006
International office, The University of Auckland   February 2003 - April 2003
Juliette Hayes Editorial Services   January 1996 - January 2003
National Center on Education and the Economy  September 2001 - May 2002
Singleton OgilvyOne Worldwide and George Patterson Bates Advertising   February 2000 - August 2001
The Chicago Community Trust   November 1985 - January 1996

Skills
Editing, Newsletters, Proofreading, Content Management, Research, Editorial, Advertising, Copy Editing, Writing, Magazines, Brochures, Copywriting, Public Speaking, Books, Direct Mail, Fundraising, Creative Writing, Customer Service, Fact-checking, Academic Advising, Communication, Annual Reports

Education
Albion College
BA, Music

The University of Chicago, Center for Continuing Studies
Certificate, Publishing Program

Experience
The Chicago Community Trust   April 2008 - Present
Museum of Science & Industry  1995 - 2008
The Alford Group  1992 - 1995

Skills
Philanthropy, Capital Campaigns, Non-profits, Board Development, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Non-profit..., Event Management, Program Development, Museums, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Stewardship, Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Planned Giving, Annual Giving, Prospect Research, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Grants, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Board Relations, Media Relations, Proposal Writing, Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Alumni Relations, Staff Development, Higher Education, Editing, Capital Campaign..., Resource Development, Non-profit Board..., Endowments, Management

Education
University of Louisville   1975 — 1978
MAT, Psychology

Butler University   1969 — 1973
BA, Psychology

Experience
Chicago International Movies and Music Festival, CIMMfest  2014 - Present
Motorola Solutions Foundation   February 2011 - February 2014
Link's Hall  2010 - 2014
Motorola Solutions Foundation   March 2011 - January 2013
The Chicago Community Trust   2007 - 2010
The Cumberland Community Foundation   2004 - 2006
The Columbus Museum  1997 - 2001

Skills
Program Management, Grants, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Non-profits, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Non-profit..., Event Planning, Proposal Writing, Public Relations, Government, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Corporate Social..., Management, Policy Analysis, Policy, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Leadership, Strategy

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MEd, Educational Policy/Aesthetic Education

Experience
The Chicago Community Trust   July 2009 - Present
Reed Business Information  September 2003 - February 2009
American Association of Law Libraries  February 2001 - September 2003
American Student Dental Association  September 1998 - December 2000

Skills
Newsletters, Publications, Publishing, Editing, Magazines, Social Media, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Blogging, Journalism, Marketing, Editorial, Email Marketing, Internal Communications

Education
Northwestern University   1996 — 1997
Master of Science in Journalism, Journalism

Boston University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Broadcasting and Film

Boston University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
All for Schools   August 2014 - Present
Aha Marketing   April 2014 - Present
CM Marketing  December 2013 - February 2015
All for Schools   March 2014 - July 2014
The Chicago Community Trust   January 2014 - June 2014
OLSON  January 2013 - June 2013
Red Frog Events  May 2012 - September 2012
Communities In Schools  August 2011 - May 2012
Drake University  August 2009 - May 2012
Drake University  August 2008 - January 2012

Skills
Facebook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, InDesign, Social Media, Public Speaking, Telephone Skills, Spanish, Outstanding..., Online Research, Organization &..., Pitching Media, Time Management, Market Research, Media List Building, Analysis, Making Deadlines, Pay Close Attention to..., Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Blogging, Public Relations, Publicity, Marketing, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Social Networking, AP Style

Education
Drake University   2008 — 2012
BAJMC, Public Relations, Cultural Anthropology

Experience
Chicago Public Schools  June 2015 - Present
The Federation for Community Schools   June 2010 - June 2015
Advocate Illinois Masonic Behavioral Health Services   July 2009 - June 2010
The Chicago Community Trust   November 2004 - January 2008
Steans Family Foundation  1997 - 2000
Carole Robertson Center for Learning  1998 - 1999

Skills
Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Grants, Mental Health, Adolescents, Group Therapy, Psychotherapy, Event Planning, Elementary Education, Budgeting, Communication, Social Media, Program Management, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Community Development, Research, Program Development, Staff Development, Social Services, Fundraising, Public Speaking

Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology   2008 — 2010
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization, Latino Mental Health Concentration

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Concentration in Education

Experience
The Chicago Community Trust   February 2014 - Present
The University of Chicago, History Department   September 2012 - June 2013
Baltimore City Public Schools  August 2009 - June 2012
Teach For America  June 2009 - June 2011

Skills
Research, Academic Writing, Curriculum Design, American History, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Educational Leadership, Persuasive Writing, Proofreading, Presentations, Social Sciences, Urban Studies, Secondary Education, Collaboration, Teaching Reading, Teaching Writing, Lesson Planning, Organization, Differentiated..., Classroom Management, Tutoring

Education
The University of Chicago   2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Social Science, History

The Johns Hopkins University   2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (MA), Secondary Education and Teaching

Western Washington University   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), American History (United States)

Experience
Consultant  April 2015 - Present
UNCF - United Negro College Fund  October 2012 - April 2015
National Center for Civil and Human Rights  March 2009 - October 2012
The Chicago Community Trust   June 2007 - February 2009
City of Atlanta - Office of the Mayor   January 2002 - February 2007

Skills
Community Engagement, Community Outreach, Research, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Media Relations, Branding & Identity, Strategic Planning, Editing, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Social Media, Teaching, Fundraising, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Budgets, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Team Building, Leadership Development, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, English, PowerPoint, Program Development, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Management, Business Networking, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Program Management

Education
Loyola University Chicago   2009 — 2009
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Still in Progress, Philanthropy and Non-Profit Management

Georgia State University   1997 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies/Public Relations

Atlanta Metropolitan College   1994 — 1996
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Mass Communication/Journalism, 3.5

Experience
The Chicago Community Trust   March 2014 - Present
Gary Comer Youth Center  May 2012 - February 2014

Skills
Grant Writing, Qualitative Research, Program Development, Ethnography, Research, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Curriculum Design, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Sustainability, Youth Development, Community Development, Student Development, Volunteer Management

Education
DePaul University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Anthropology