January, 2001-present      New York University                              New York, NY

Research Coorindator

§         Strategize with Development Directors on funding prospects for NYU’s twelve non professional schools.

§         Provide proactive and reactive research on viable major prospects.

§         Supervise staff of 3 Research Assistants in manintaining prospect and alumni database.

 2000–2001      Boys & Girls Clubs of America                                  New York, NY

Resource Development Assistant

§         Research, develop and maintain comprehensive biographical, financial and philanthropic profiles on prospective Trustees and donors in the Northeast region

§         Assist in the planning of Trustee Meetings including logistical arrangements and dissemination of all briefing materials.

§         Proofread and verify all statistical and other information for inclusion in proposals reports and letters.

1998–2000    Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)      New York, NY

Program Assistant/ Conference Coordinator

§         Coordinated and organized the Annual National HIPPY Conference including identifying         workshop presenters, arranging meeting rooms, securing keynote speakers, and exploring possible sponsors .

§         Edited the HIPPY USA Newsletter, a training resource for program coordinators.

§         Assisted in the background research and development of new activities for the HIPPY curriculum.

May 1997-August 1997      National Youth Sports Program, Yale University        New Haven, CT

May 1996-August 1996                                                                                                       

Assistant Director

§         Directed program sponsored by the NCAA to provide inner city children with positive role models and constructive activities.

§         Assisted in recruiting eligible program participants and oversaw daily filed trips and activities.

September 1996-December 1996    St. Botolph's Aldgate Day Centre                London, England

Social Work Intern

§         Independently managed a weekly client discussion group.

1994-1998         Tulane University                                                                   New Orleans, Louisiana

§         B.A., Sociology and English, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Expected 2003     New York University                                                   New York, NY

§         M.P.A.., Public Policy and Non Profit Management

§         Computer skills include all Microsoft Office programs, Raiser's Edge, LEXIS-NEXIS.

§         Speak conversational Spanish and Italian

§         East Harlem Tutorial Program, Tutor, 1999-2000