Volunteer Work
2012 - 2016
Color of Teal
A 501(c)3 organization that provides education and awareness about gynecological cancers through peer support, publications, outreach programs and a comprehensive website to teenage girls and women in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut regions
- Board Member
- Designed and developed fundraising communications promotional material and digital newsletters for new campaigns, resulting in $10,000 in new contributions over 4 years
- Assisted in the planning and execution of 4 annual galas, helping to increase the events income by 20%
2010 - 2011
YouthBuild USA, Inc. - Buffalo Chapter
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization designed to give back to the community by providing an underserved population with basic entry level construction knowledge and skills with a focus on providing high energy efficiency strategies, and an opportunity for employment. In addition, the organization also provides assistance to those who are interested in an apprenticeship, earning their high school diploma, obtaining higher education or entering the military.
- Provided leadership development
- Designed, developed and facilitated onboarding program
- Assisted participants with developing individual action plans that included: identifying individual pathways, identifying obstacles, personal development and branding, creating a resume and interviewing skills
- Conducted mock interviews
- Worked with internal and external facilitators to design technical curriculum
2007 -2011
Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. (PWLS) WNY & NE Ohio Region
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization that promotes youth football and cheer & dance programs for youths that requires scholastic aptitude to participate.
- Board member Buffalo-Niagara Youth Sports Association
- Administrator for the PWLS WNY Region
- Solicited the help of local colleges and universities to implemented a tutoring program for youth who were not meeting the required scholastic aptitude