Portfolio
We create programs, design conferences, deliver events and work with organizations of all shapes and sizes.
Below is a sample of our work and client relationships.
Annual Gala
(DoSomething.org)
2018-2020: The annual Gala for DoSomething.org is an opportunity to shoutout the amazing work of the organization and is the organization's only direct fundraising appeal for the year. I was hired for comprehensive project management of the programmatic design, working with internal teams on honoree selection and outreach, branding and design for the communications and content, complete event design and delivery (including vendor sourcing and budget management), and fundraising support. The event raised 25% over its intended target and honored such movers-and-shakers as Katie Couric, Michael Bennett, Dan Schulmann and Arlan Hamilton as well as a dynamic group of young activists.
Program Planning; Event Design; Budget Management; Stakeholder Management; Art Direction; Logistics Planning
GATHER Conference,
Athens, Greece (Seeds of Peace)
2018: This 5-day Summit, supporting Seeds of Peace's GATHER program, convened 100 members of an extended global community, each of who is addressing issues of conflict transformation in their home country. I was hired to design and manage the full event including participation selection, communications, site selection, vendor management, project management and onsite logistics management for the full event. The final outcome of the event was a multi-day learning experience in Athens, Greece that provided skill-building opportunities as well as opportunities for networking for this group of changemakers.
Program Planning; Event Design; Budget Management; Stakeholder Management; Logistics Planning
Modern Rebel
2019-2020: Working alongside couples who are looking to rewrite the rules of wedding planning to design and deliver thoughtful, unique and beautiful love parties at a variety of budgets.
Comprehensive design planning, vendor sourcing and management, and custom design fabrication, installation and delivery. Also provide compassionate and expert Planning and Coordination services to couples navigating through the quagmire that is wedding planning. Designed and contributed on over 25 weddings.
Client Management; Event Design; Vendor Sourcing + Management; Budget Management; Client Management; Program Coordination
Not Safe for Wheels Hackathon (DoSomething.org)
2019: Handle design and delivery of a social impact Hackathon in partnership with General Motors. This event brought 15 young people to Detroit for an intensive one-day hackathon to imagine and innovate solutions to bring society closer to a zero-crash future.
Program Planning; Logistics Planning; Budget Management; Attendee Management
Strategic Consulting + Events
(IMPACT2030)
2018-2020: Ongoing project management and strategic consulting support. In addition to ongoing support, I led the project management and delivery of a 3-day gathering of IMPACT2030 Partners (private sector companies) and Stakeholders (social sector organizations) at the United Nations in New York City brings together leaders and influencers interested in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals through the application of human capital investments to collaborate on solutions and learn from one another to advance this lofty goal. This included programmatic design, logistics planning, attendee communications and management, and staff sourcing to accommodate the 150 guests and over 25 external speakers who attended in 2018.
Program Planning; Event Design; Budget Management; Stakeholder Management; Art Direction; Logistics Planning
GATHER Symposium
(Seeds of Peace)
2018: This event was intended to work as an engagement and cultivation opportunity for Seeds of Peace, a nonprofit organization focused on conflict transformation. I was hired to design the full event, from the concept through to execution as well as support the execution of a $3mm gala the following day. This included designing the content and structure of the event, all onsite logistics, and the identification and coordination of a post-event luncheon for VIPs. The final outcome was a morning of panel conversations hosted at Facebook’s Headquarters (which we were able to get donated) with onsite catering for 200 people followed by a private luncheon at The Smith (Lower East Side) for 80 people.
Program Planning; Event Design; Budget Management; Stakeholder Management; Art Direction; Logistics Planning
Board Dinner
(Global Fund for Human Rights)
2019: Planned and delivered an intimate reception to celebrate an outgoing member of the Board of Directors.
Program Planning; Event Design; Budget Management; Logistics Planning
UBS Community Corps
(UBS)
2013-2017: Served as primary manager for all employee engagement programming for UBS’s 30,000 employees in the Americas. Designed and deployed the UBS Community Corps brand alongside targeted and actionable resources informed by thorough data analysis to facilitate local activation within a regional framework for participation. During that time, designed and executed four annual Season of Service campaigns achieving a 220% increase in employee participation in volunteer programs over a 3 year period. Overview of UBS Community Corps programs can be found here.
Program Planning; Communications Strategy; Budget Management; Stakeholder Management; Logistics Planning
Project Entrepreneur
(UBS)
As part of a newly announced commitment to support female Entrepreneurs, UBS hosted an executive-team reception for select UBS employees, high net worth clients, and leadership from Rent the Runway (UBS’s strategic partner in the program). This involved the design and execution of a cocktail reception for 300 people in part of UBS’s lobby on Avenue of the Americas. The first year of UBS’s entrepreneurship program culminated in a 3-day summit at The Conrad Hotel in New York City for female entrepreneurs competing to enter the Project Entrepreneur Accelerator (funded by UBS). I worked with an external team to develop the concept, design and delivery of the event for 150 people including female founder, UBS high net worth and ultra high net worth clients, and employees from UBS and Rent the Runway.
Program Planning; Event Design; Budget Management; Stakeholder Management; Art Direction; Logistics Planning
Community Leader Program
(Gap Inc.)
2011-2012: Acted as primary program architect, writer, project manager and branding lead for the relaunch of Gap Inc.’s Community Leader program, a platform to engage and activate Gap Inc.’s most dedicated volunteers. Key outcomes include: Development of a robust messaging framework for internal and external audiences; Publishing of a one-of-a-kind volunteer engagement manual; Design, development, and execution of a dedicated site for Community Leaders; and multiple engagement mechanisms to grow participation from zero employees to over 3,000 in 60 days.
Program Planning; Communications Strategy; Budget Management; Stakeholder Management; Art Direction; Logistics Planning
Gap Inc. Leadership Initiative
(Gap Inc.)
2009-2011: Experience Manager and Event Planner for The Gap Inc. Leadership Initiative (GILI), a leadership development program for 56 nonprofit leaders from 25 youth development organizations. The program, developed by Gap Inc. in partnership with professionals from Gap Inc.’s Leadership Development function as well as through partnership with Compass Point Nonprofit Services and TCC Group, began each year with a multi-day in-person leadership immersion and educational experience.
Program Planning; Event Design; Budget Management; Vendor Sourcing + Management; Stakeholder Management; Art Direction; Logistics Planning; Attendee Management
Reimagining Service
(Gap Inc.)
2008-2010: Acted as a key project manager in the creation of Reimagining Service, a multi-sector cooperative focused on increasing the impact of volunteerism. On behalf of Reimagining Service, managed communications, developed a website and social media presence, and executed three annual offsite events in partnership with the White House Office of Social Innovation.
Project Management; Communications Strategy; Stakeholder Management; Logistics Planning
AIDS Walk
(Gap Inc.)
2008-2011: Primary Project Manager and Company Contact for Gap Inc.’s involvement in the San Francisco AIDS Walk involving over 2,000 Gap Inc. employees from across the Bay Area. Managed relationship with nonprofit partner, assembled and managed a volunteer committee, and oversaw all logistics and experience elements for Gap Inc. team members
Program Planning; Communications Strategy; Vendor Sourcing + Management; Budget Management; Stakeholder Management; Logistics Planning
Gap Foundation 35th Anniversary
(Gap Inc.)
2012: Managed soup-to-nuts event planning and execution for the Gap Foundation’s 35th Anniversary celebration attended by Gap Inc. employees and held at the company’s San Francisco headquarters.
Program Planning; Event Design; Communications Strategy; Vendor Sourcing + Management; Budget Management; Logistics Planning
Connecting Youth + Business Toolkit
(Gap Inc.)
2009: Conducted research and copy edited the Connecting Youth Business toolkit supporting the White House Council for Community Solutions focusing on connecting young people to school and work. The toolkit encourages businesses to get involved and support underserved youth and was created in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, The Taproot Foundation, and Corporate Voices for Working Families, and is available at opportunitynation.org/youthandbusiness.
Project Management; Communications Strategy; Stakeholder Management
Camp Old Navy
(Old Navy)
2013: Worked in partnership with Gap Foundation and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to design and deliver the Camp Old Navy toolkit for Old Navy stores in 2013. “Camp Old Navy” gives youth the chance to go behind the scenes and see what it takes to operate a business and engages Old Navy store employees in a meaningful interaction in service to local youth.
Program Planning; National Implementation; Communications Strategy; Budget Management; Stakeholder Management; Logistics Planning
Glide Grocery Bag Giveaway
(Gap Inc.)
2009-2011: Lead Project Manager for Gap Inc.’s annual Glide Grocery Bag Giveaway, a charitable event serving less fortunate populations of San Francisco by distributing over 5,000 bags of food. Responsibilities included grant execution with nonprofit partner, all logistics coordination, recruitment of over 250 employees and management of event execution.
Program Planning; Communications Strategy; Budget Management; Stakeholder Management; Logistics Planning
Old Navy Shopping Spree
(Gap Inc.)
2009-2011: Lead Project Manager for Gap Inc.’s annual Old Navy Shopping Spree, an event that pairs youth from Glide Memorial Church’s programs and Gap Inc. employee volunteers who act as personal shoppers. Each youth is provided with a $100 gift card by the company to shop for clothes. Responsibilities included grant execution with nonprofit partner, all logistics coordination, recruitment of over 150 employees and management of event execution.
Program Planning; Communications Strategy; Budget Management; Stakeholder Management; Logistics Planning