Director, Strategic Partnerships @ NSITE

With over 20 years of non-profit and government experience, I have an extensive background in disability employment, program management, training, and recruiting.

Throughout my career, I’ve been recognized for my ability to conceptualize and lead innovative training programs. I’m passionate about addressing disability employment challenges through learning and networking. My communication skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people has helped me thrive in my roles.

Along the way, I’ve identified new training methods and resources and formed partnerships with key government agencies and major companies to drive talent preparedness and awareness.

Key Accomplishments:
*Built a contract management learning program for blind professionals from the ground up
*Trained 600 participants, resulting in 200+ placements at firms such as Boeing and Northrop Grumman
*Developed and implemented Professional Mastery of Office Technology for Employment (ProMOTE), an in-depth training program on assistive technology
*Supervised 49 staff as Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy Chief of Staff
*Implemented an initiative with Major League Baseball’s Jim Abbott and ESPN to educate businesses on the value of employing people with disabilities
*Received commendation from Secretary of Labor for Veterans Employment Program

Specialties: leadership, project and program management, training, recruiting, relationship building, business development, networking, process improvement, collaboration, strategic planning