I was 15 years at the New York State School Boards Association serving in a number of professional positions, including Director of Policy, Risk Management and Employee Relations Services. I served over 26 years as Executive Director. My skills and abilities include: knowledge of and ability to lead nonprofit organizations, serving as interim CEO; communications—writing, editing, public speaking; organizing and leading skills—building teams; Analysis of policy issues; lobbying and advocacy; understanding how to keep those with divergent positions united; understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion issues; providing workshops, lectures on nonprofit issues, including directors' and staff roles and responsibilities. More information available.
Areas of Expertise:
Board assessment, structure, training, performance
Communications / marketing planning and strategy, Digital communications, Event planning, Media / public relations, Publications
Organizational evaluation
Executive search, Interim directorship, Succession / transition planning
Advocacy / lobbying, Public policy development and strategy
Diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), Executive coaching, Volunteer management
Deep expertise in these issue areas: City & State Government, Education (K-12), LGBTQ issues, Professional Associations