Mission-driven executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience across nonprofit, healthcare, victim services, and community-based organizations. Proven success leading complex operations, strategic planning initiatives, financial stewardship, grant administration, compliance programs, and multidisciplinary teams. Experienced in building high-performing organizational cultures, strengthening operational infrastructure, managing diverse funding streams, and developing collaborative partnerships with government agencies, healthcare systems, boards of directors, funders, and community stakeholders. Recognized for balancing mission impact with operational excellence, driving organizational growth, implementing sustainable systems, and leading teams through change while maintaining a strong focus on accountability, transparency, and outcomes.
Work History
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Onslow Victims Center & Emergency Shelter
Jacksonville, NC
Provide executive leadership for a multi-program nonprofit organization delivering emergency shelter, crisis intervention, advocacy, prevention, outreach, and supportive services.
Key Accomplishments:
Direct all organizational operations, strategic planning, budgeting, compliance, human resources, risk management, and program oversight.
Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering 24/7 services across multiple program areas.
Partner closely with the Board of Directors to establish organizational priorities, policies, and long-term sustainability strategies.
Oversee federal, state, local, and private grant funding while ensuring compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.
Manage organizational budgeting, financial forecasting, resource allocation, and fiscal stewardship.
Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
Build strategic partnerships with government agencies, healthcare systems, law enforcement, educational institutions, and community organizations.
Represent the organization publicly with funders, elected officials, media representatives, and community stakeholders.
Lead organizational growth efforts, fundraising initiatives, and resource development strategies.
DIRECTOR
Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO) & Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline OhioHealth
Columbus, OH
Provided operational and strategic leadership for regional and statewide sexual violence response, advocacy, prevention, and education programs.
Key Accomplishments:
Directed program operations, staffing, budgeting, training, and service delivery across multiple service lines.
Managed large-scale professional education and workforce development initiatives.
Developed organizational policies, operational protocols, and service standards.
Led cross-functional collaboration among healthcare systems, law enforcement agencies, universities, and community partners.
Oversaw program evaluation efforts and implementation of evidence-informed practices.
Managed statewide partnerships and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
REGISTERED NURSE / HEALTHCARE LEADER
Several Positions, Emergency Department Setting
Held progressive leadership and clinical roles within healthcare systems, providing operational oversight, quality improvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, staff development, and patient-centered service delivery.
Key Accomplishments:
Led multidisciplinary teams in complex healthcare environments.
Implemented process improvements focused on quality, efficiency, and outcomes.
Managed regulatory compliance and adherence to organizational standards.
Facilitated collaboration among physicians, administrators, community providers, and support staff.