Professional Summary

Seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience leading teams and projects in complex legal, societal, and policy landscapes. Expertise in cultural innovation, strategic organizational growth, and stakeholder engagement across diverse industries and contexts.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Cultural Innovation & Development
• Product Management and Ideation
• Governance & Policy Implementation
• Stakeholder Management & Relationship Building
• Crisis Management & Problem Solving
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership

Professional Experience

Communitere, Int’l San Francisco, CA

Executive Director (October 2024 – Present)

Lead the strategic revival and scaling of an international disaster response organization. Build and keep partnerships across multiple countries and cultural contexts. Design innovative approaches to community resilience and climate change response. Driving organizational transformation through stakeholder engagement and strategic planning

Co-Founder and Board Member (2010-2019)

• Founded and scaled an international network for disaster-impacted people and volunteers
• Served impacted communities in Haiti, The Philippines, Nepal, and Greece
• Served as President (2016-2018) and Secretary (2012-2018) of the Board of Directors

Burning Man Project, San Francisco, CA

Associate Director to the COO (October 2022 – Present)

• Lead the architecture and execution of an AI-based knowledge management platform for a globally influential arts and culture non-profit
• Manage multi-year strategic planning across 200 distinct teams
• Oversee enterprise contracting system for a $75m operating budget
• Spearhead diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Associate Director of Operations for Global Activation (March 2020 – October 2022)

• Managed global community-impact initiatives focusing on governance, sustainability, and measurable impact
• Led crisis management during COVID-19, including budget management and fundraising

Government Agency Relations Manager (July 2018 – February 2020)

• Steered high-stakes negotiations with federal, state, and local government agencies
• Successfully navigated Environmental Impact Statement process for large-scale events

Independent Consultant, Oakland, CA

Philanthropy, Strategy and Governance Consultant (2014 – Present)

• Translate complex goals into actionable strategies for high-net-worth individuals, nonprofits and emerging entrepreneurs

Limitless Horizons Ixil, Inc., Chajul, Guatemala

Governance Chair, Board of Directors (June 2016 – April 2021)

• Utilized expertise in international non-profit and HR law to facilitate education for Mayan girls
• Played key role in business operations and strategic planning for UNESCO Literacy Prize-winning organization

Green Collar Consultants, LLC, Trinity County, CA

Co-Founder, Co-Principal (December 2015 – January 2018)

• Provided strategic guidance to emerging agricultural businesses in hemp and cannabis industries
• Developed innovative environmental sustainability strategies and community partnerships

Education

• Juris Doctor, University of Oregon School of Law, 2010
• Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, Kenyon College, 2003

Additional Experience

• International Disaster Volunteers, Tacloban City, Philippines: Management Consultant (2014)
• Johnson Law Group International, PLLC, Washington D.C. & Burlington, VT: USAID Contract Fulfillment (2012-2014)
• Various Legal Internships and Research Assistantships (2006-2010)