PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pension Boards, United Church of Christ
Director, United Church Board for Ministerial Assistance (UCBMA) | 2020–2025
- Directed allocation and distribution of $2.5M annual ministerial assistance budget, supporting 1,000+ grantees and program participants.
- Designed and implemented grantmaking and program initiatives aligned with the organization’s philanthropic mission.
- Evaluated and approved grant requests across nine financial assistance programs, ensuring compliance with eligibility criteria.
- Partnered with Executive VP and Board of Directors on strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making for budgeting, fundraising, and program growth.
- Oversaw system management, including data migration, reporting, and operational enhancements.
- Served as primary liaison with IT teams, vendors, and consultants for technology initiatives.
- Led risk management and compliance efforts, monitored performance metrics, and spearheaded process improvement projects across departments.
- Represented UCBMA at industry events and external meetings to strengthen visibility and influence.
Key Achievements:
- Improved operational efficiency by 30% through process automation and system upgrades.
- Secured $500K in additional funding via strategic donor engagement and impact reporting.
- Reduced administrative costs by $150K annually through cross-departmental resource optimization.
- Successfully migrated legacy systems to modern platforms, enhancing data integrity and reporting capabilities.
Human Potential Development Institute, South Orange, NJ
Co-Founder & Director of Consulting Services | 2014–2020
- Delivered consulting services in system implementation, data migration, analysis, and reporting for major institutions.
- Managed projects for Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, NYU, Columbia University, and Rutgers University.
- Implemented and supported systems including NetSuite, Raiser’s Edge, Financial Edge, Concur Solutions, IGAM, Benevity.
Prudential Insurance Company, Newark, NJ
Operations Manager, Corporate Giving Unit | 2013–2014
- Directed all components of grants and corporate contributions processing, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Managed $30M grant budget and $15M corporate contributions, implementing systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Oversaw grants management software, employee engagement programs, and vendor relationships.
Key Achievements:
- Streamlined grant processing workflows, reducing turnaround time by 30%.
- Enhanced compliance protocols, ensuring 100% audit readiness.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc., New York, NY
Fund Administrator | 2010–2013
- Managed national and international grantmaking programs, conducted due diligence, and ensured compliance with IRS and government regulations.
- Developed Board materials, grant reports, and implemented new systems for data collection and analysis.
