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I’m a globally recognized cross-system and cross-sector leader with 15+ years of experience guiding organizations to exceed objectives. I’ve led vision setting, strategy, and implementation of national and global movements to build diverse and equitable systems and economies for Black, Latino, and Indigenous young people and families with limited education and employment options. I design inclusive teams with clear metrics, foster cross-sector partnerships, and drive durable impact. Highlights include building a national network at scale and scaling to a global movement that mobilized $140M+ in private funding and reduced the number of out-of-school/work young adults by 1M in 10 years. I am strategic, thoughtful, empathetic, and committed to equity, justice, and a democracy that works for everyone. I’ve led enterprise-wide strategy across philanthropy, government, and field-based organizations, built learning ecosystems, and advanced workforce, justice, and mobility outcomes. I collaborate across legal, communications, research, and operations to ensure governance and learning at scale, while cultivating cultures of belonging, learning, and psychological safety.…I’m a globally recognized cross-system and cross-sector leader with 15+ years of experience guiding organizations to exceed objectives. I’ve led vision setting, strategy, and implementation of national and global movements to build diverse and equitable systems and economies for Black, Latino, and Indigenous young people and families with limited education and employment options. I design inclusive teams with clear metrics, foster cross-sector partnerships, and drive durable impact. Highlights include building a national network at scale and scaling to a global movement that mobilized $140M+ in private funding and reduced the number of out-of-school/work young adults by 1M in 10 years. I am strategic, thoughtful, empathetic, and committed to equity, justice, and a democracy that works for everyone. I’ve led enterprise-wide strategy across philanthropy, government, and field-based organizations, built learning ecosystems, and advanced workforce, justice, and mobility outcomes. I collaborate across legal, communications, research, and operations to ensure governance and learning at scale, while cultivating cultures of belonging, learning, and psychological safety.

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I’m a globally recognized cross-system and cross-sector leader with 15+ years of experience guiding organizations to exceed objectives. I’ve led vision setting, strategy, and implementation of national and global movements to build diverse and equitable systems and economies for Black, Latino, and Indigenous young people and families with limited education and employment options. I design inclusive teams with clear metrics, foster cross-sector partnerships, and drive durable impact. Highlights include building a national network at scale and scaling to a global movement that mobilized $140M+ in private funding and reduced the number of out-of-school/work young adults by 1M in 10 years. I am strategic, thoughtful, empathetic, and committed to equity, justice, and a democracy that works for everyone. I’ve led enterprise-wide strategy across philanthropy, government, and field-based organizations, built learning ecosystems, and advanced workforce, justice, and mobility outcomes. I collaborate across legal, communications, research, and operations to ensure governance and learning at scale, while cultivating cultures of belonging, learning, and psychological safety.…I’m a globally recognized cross-system and cross-sector leader with 15+ years of experience guiding organizations to exceed objectives. I’ve led vision setting, strategy, and implementation of national and global movements to build diverse and equitable systems and economies for Black, Latino, and Indigenous young people and families with limited education and employment options. I design inclusive teams with clear metrics, foster cross-sector partnerships, and drive durable impact. Highlights include building a national network at scale and scaling to a global movement that mobilized $140M+ in private funding and reduced the number of out-of-school/work young adults by 1M in 10 years. I am strategic, thoughtful, empathetic, and committed to equity, justice, and a democracy that works for everyone. I’ve led enterprise-wide strategy across philanthropy, government, and field-based organizations, built learning ecosystems, and advanced workforce, justice, and mobility outcomes. I collaborate across legal, communications, research, and operations to ensure governance and learning at scale, while cultivating cultures of belonging, learning, and psychological safety.

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I’m a globally recognized cross-system and cross-sector leader with 15+ years of experience guiding organizations to exceed objectives. I’ve led vision setting, strategy, and implementation of national and global movements to build diverse and equitable systems and economies for Black, Latino, and Indigenous young people and families with limited education and employment options. I design inclusive teams with clear metrics, foster cross-sector partnerships, and drive durable impact. Highlights include building a national network at scale and scaling to a global movement that mobilized $140M+ in private funding and reduced the number of out-of-school/work young adults by 1M in 10 years. I am strategic, thoughtful, empathetic, and committed to equity, justice, and a democracy that works for everyone.

I’ve led enterprise-wide strategy across philanthropy, government, and field-based organizations, built learning ecosystems, and advanced workforce, justice, and mobility outcomes. I collaborate across legal, communications, research, and operations to ensure governance and learning at scale, while cultivating cultures of belonging, learning, and psychological safety.

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Vice President, Chair, Managing Director & Director at Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions

January 1, 2012 - Present

Led strategy to launch a global network and community of practice of cross‑system and sector collaboratives driving equitable system change and inclusive economies. Partnered with philanthropy to align private and social sectors with the goal of hiring, retaining and advancing 100,000 marginalized young adults into career pathways within Fortune 500 companies. Scaled the network from 0 to 40+ national and global communities, impacting social and economic mobility for more than 3 million constituents. Raised over $40M in private revenue and leveraged over $300M in public revenue. Built a diverse, inclusive team of 25+ staff. Served as a nationally recognized leader in equity; designed 18+ global convenings with 500+ stakeholders to deepen impact across private sector, social sector, and government partners.

Director, Postsecondary Achievement at National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC)

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012

Secured $8M to design and lead a national dropout recovery initiative. Designed and implemented a scalable national network across 12+ communities and 200+ stakeholders. Led technical assistance strategies to advance state and federal policy and advocacy, and oversaw organization-wide strategic planning to ensure development and operational effectiveness. Managed a highly effective team of 6 staff, multiple consultants, and diverse partners.

Grants Manager (Independent Consultant) at Diploma Plus, Inc.

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Collected quantitative data and conducted qualitative interviews to measure progress and impact for a local nonprofit. Secured $2M in funding to support program strategy and staff development. Led strategic planning with the Board of Trustees and contributed to organizational growth and program evaluation.

Grants Manager & Technical Writer at Dartmouth Medical School

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Developed 4 federal grants and proposals to support medical research and secured more than $3.5M in funding. Gathered and synthesized data from 50+ senior faculty to inform the design and management of 7 department-wide research grants. Produced 11 scientific journal articles and 4 chapters for medical school textbooks.

Senior Program Manager & Consultant at Commonwealth Corporation

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

Led a team of four to design career development, employability and life skills curricula for 500+ young adults in custody of the Department of Youth Services. Conducted state-level quantitative and qualitative research on professional development and training of 200+ teachers. Led benchmark analyses of 30+ career models, established a peer learning network, and advised on culturally responsive instruction and teacher training. Designed and completed 60+ educational field assessments to improve program delivery.

Education Manager at Youth Opportunity Boston

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005

Managed education initiatives, program design, and partnership development to improve outcomes for disconnected youth in urban settings.

Human Resources Benefits Manager at Northeast Utilities

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

Managed employee benefits programs and supported HR operations, contributing to workforce planning and program efficiency.

Human Resources Associate at Open Solutions, Inc. (now Fiserv)

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Assisted with HR operations, benefits administration, and staff support as part of a growing HR team.

Vice President, Managing Director & Director, Opportunity Youth Forum at Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions

January 1, 2012 - Present

Set enterprise-wide vision and strategy for a national-to-global philanthropic platform advancing equitable systems change. Built a global network and learning hub for cross-sector collaboration, impacting workforce, justice, and social-economic mobility. Designed and governed strategies mobilizing $140M+ in private capital and $500M+ in aligned public funding, with governance, risk management, and impact alignment. Built and stewarded a global ecosystem of 40+ community collaboratives reaching 3M+ individuals, by establishing shared frameworks, metrics, and learning products. Led platform-based funding and partnerships to enable co-investment and cross-sector alignment, supporting 100,000+ historically marginalized youth and families into quality career pathways and civic engagement. Managed a 25+ person multidisciplinary team, fostering equity, learning, adaptability, and psychological safety. Organized 24+ national and 6+ global convenings engaging 700+ participants, and contributed