Responsible for portfolio of 100+ major gift prospects; oversee Corporate & Foundation Relations strategy (prospect research, grant proposal writing, securing meetings, pitching project, follow up/follow through, etc.) for set of programs and projects in global health, Big Data, environmental health, and training a diverse public health and medical workforce. Designed and implemented fund development plan for strategic initiatives. Raised over $43 million for Berkeley Public Health. Total of 12 years at the University of California, Berkeley (nine years at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health and three at the UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare, where I served in a similar capacity as the Schools first director of development and communications).

The word seva (सेवा) is an ancient Sanskrit word which refers to the act of selfless service. S.E.V.A. Travelers are high-skilled volunteers that bring deep expertise in the areas of nonprofit management, finance, fundraising, governance and outcome measurement to strengthen social sector organizations in the Global South. The mission of SEVA Travelers is to harness the power of pro bono to build the capacity of the nonprofit sector in the Global South. Using skilled volunteers with a passion for being of service while traveling abroad, S.E.V.A. helps social entrepreneurs around the globe to achieve greater scale and impact. By sharing our expertise with social sector organizations in low- and middle-income countries, SEVA Travelers’ pro bono consultants, coaches and trainers are empowering the next generation of change agents with the skills they need to succeed. S.E.V.A. Travelers specializes in three focus areas: 1. Fundraising/Resource Development2. Strategic Planning3. Program Evaluation/Outcome MeasurementS.E.V.A. Travelers provides NGOs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with a suite of support services designed to build their capacity and increase their impact.

Responsible for raising annual operating budget of $15 million to support a comprehensive set of local, state and national policy efforts to create communities of opportunity and advance equity in America including the Promise Neighborhoods Institute, the Center for Health Equity and Place, the Sustainable Communities Initiative, and the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Facilitated program planning and evaluation for new and existing projects, involving 65 staff in five cities. •Managed a portfolio of 30 grants from 15 foundations with an average size of $500,000;•Identified funding prospects, coordinate meetings, conduct follow-up and write proposals;•Secured approximately $1.3 million a month in revenues;•Launched a major donor campaign focused on building a reserve fund for the organization.

Full-service consulting firm specializing in building the capacity of nonprofit and non-governmental organizations in New York, the Bay Area and around the world. Clients included the American Society for Muslim Advancement, Angkor Hospital for Children (Cambodia),Bayview-Hunter’s Point Center for Arts & Technology, BOMA San Francisco Foundation, Bumi Sehat Foundation International (Indonesia, Philipines), California Resources & Training, Cloudbridge, Coro, Crossroads School, El Puente de Willaimsburg, East Bay Conservation Corps, Fundacion Habitierra (Ecuador), Kids Saving the Rainforest, Middle East Children’s Institute, Muslim Women’s Fund, Institute for Labor & the Community, International Child Resource Institute, Latin American Workers Project, National Urban Technology Center, Oakland Strokes, Osa Wildlife Sanctuary, PeaceWorks Foundation (Palestine), Rockridge Institute, School of Hope (Afghanistan), Teaching Channel and Urban Tilth. Services: • Provided training & coaching on topics including board development, human resources, financial management systems, team-building, executive transitions, organizational development, programs, etc; • Facilitated board and staff retreats and organization-wide strategic planning processes; • Evaluated anti-poverty programs and recommended enhancements/restructuring;• Wrote foundation and government grant proposals, brochures, newsletters and web content, bringing in over $100 million in new funding for operating support and projects;• Served as Interim Executive Director and Interim Development Director.

Senior manager in one of the oldest, most successful youth job training and education organizations in the nation. Responsible for analyzing program data, researching labor market trends; facilitating senior staff/board strategic planning and evaluation; raising funds from foundations, corporations, individuals, special events and government contracts; overseeing education/training and fund development departments; hiring, supervising and evaluating seven staff. Accomplishments include: •Created metrics of performance indicators and new outcome measurement system; •Closed budget deficit through new income generation and program initiatives; •Implementing competency-based, industry-certified career training curricula; •Improving long-term outcomes (work retention, career advancement, college access).•Raised the bar on the quality of grant proposals, reports, and marketing materials.