My CV
I'm a leader with a rich history of advocacy and skill in program development, masculinity studies, queer and trans movement work, training and facilitation and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy.
Program Director, Microgrants Program, Trans Lifeline
Mar 2020 - Feb 2024
Assess and monitor the overall functioning, health and financial stability of the Microgrants program
Facilitate communication and trust between team members
Establish and cultivate relationships with partner organizations and expand the program's reach through capacity-building programs and technical assistance
Develop and oversee Microgrants sub-programs including Inside Advocacy, Trans Migrant Program and Gender-affirming Care Grants
Maintain and update software used for public Microgrant application
and ticket processing
Coordinate with Development and Executive Leadership Team to
produce campaigns, reports and proposals for funders
Development Manager, Grassroots Leadership
Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
Craft stories for funders and donors that center the directly impacted people who lead the organization's work
Maintain active and responsive relationships with funders and donors
Engage and empower staff and base to have an active role in grassroots fundraising efforts
Set strategic goals to increase revenue and maintain the financial solvency of the organization
Coordinate with the Executive Director to develop strategic proposals for funders and manage key funder relationships
Produce and submit narrative and budgetary reports for grants
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Consultant, Side By SIde
Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
Conduct thorough current-state assessment of Side By Side’s racial equity practices
Develop and implement racial equity training series for all staff and leadership
Work with Side By Side CEO and senior leadership team to review assessment data and produce recommendations on improving recruitment, employee retention and promotion, workplace culture and service delivery
Lead regular community of practice sessions and train leadership team to achieve equity goals
Program Manager, LGBTQ Programs, Side By Side
May 2018 - Jul 2019
Manage all aspects of the daily operations of the LGBTQ Community Center and training program including but not limited to staffing, budgeting, programming and building maintenance
Support the growth of staff and youth participants through supervision and team meetings
Maintain the yearly training calendar for the Our Space training program
Establish procedures to assure the quality of the program including documentation, standards of practice, and compliance
Research and develop fundraising and grant writing opportunities Develop cand lead trainings on LGBTQ-competent practices
Write and submit monthly program data and reports
Youth Advocate & Training Coordinator
Oct 2015 - May 2018
Manage a team of interns and supervise the planning of multiple fundraising events; oversee project budget, communication and work assignments
Provide mentorship, child welfare, educational and medical advocacy to a caseload of 15-20 queer and trans foster youth
Design, develop, implement and coordinate detailed queer and trans competency training for providers serving LGBTQ youth
Work with teachers and school administrators to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) according to strengths, challenges and educational history
Lead Consultant, IMUA Training & Consulting Services
Sep 2014 - Present
Develop training curricula around queer and trans competency, strategy and interventions in medicine, child welfare and human resources
Design training facilitation tailored to adult learning principles
Adapt detailed consulting services on diversity and inclusion for small to large-scale organizations
Conduct detailed assessment of organizational structures, power dynamics and workplace culture in relation to LGBTQ equity
Work with leaders to develop strategies for addressing gaps in diversity outcomes
Boards Served
2017 - 2024
Board of Directors, Allgo
Commissioner, City of Austin LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission (appointed by councilmember Leslie Pool)
Kaiser Permanente Transgender Services Advisory Board (2017-2019)