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Psychedelic Medicine PACPresident
Mar. 2023Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesElecting leaders that are committed to science and making this country a better place for its citizens.
Psychedelic Medicine CoalitionFounder and Chief Executive Officer
Jan. 2021Washington, DCAdvocating for psychedelic medicines on the federal, state, and local levels.
Decriminalize Nature DCChairwoman
Dec. 2019 - Dec. 2020Washington, DCProposer of Initiative 81: The Entheogenic Plant and Fungus Policy Act of 2020
Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)Budget Officer
Apr. 2019 - Sep. 2022Washington, D.C.
Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of ColumbiaSenior Operating Budget Analyst
Nov. 2012 - Apr. 2019Washington, DCProvide counsel, advice, and technical assistance to the senior and executive leadership within the OCFO and the Office of Finance and Treasury (OFT) on the District’s debt service portfolio of $800 million, managed TIF and PILOT financing budgets for the Office of Economic Development Finance (EDF), and tracked budgets and projects for the Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development. Monitored all budgeting and borrowing activity, and advised OFT of any spending pressures. Provide senior leadership analysis of historic debt service activity and managed all reprogrammings for capital projects out of debt service.
Serve as primary analyst for tracking and monitoring the formulation, execution, and analysis for economic development agencies in the District totaling $35 million. Coordinate the development and support for the annual operating and capital budgets. Provide comprehensive analysis to be published in the District’s budget from the respective agencies to the Mayor and Council’s policy initiatives. Manage all reprogrammings, initiate all grant activity, and provide mitigation of any spending pressures for each respective agency. Stay abreast of programmatic priorities that would affect agency’s performance and/or budget.
Manage Performance Plans for all District agencies for the OCFO. Act as liaison between the City Administrator, Office of Budget and Planning, and agency financial staff to coordinate, edit, and fact check the plans and key performance indicators for public dissemination. Review all financial submissions for technical and conceptual accuracy and consistency; collaborate with all branches and divisions of the District to resolve budget formulation, execution, capital budgeting, and cost analysis issues.
Direct ImpactSenior Project Financial Manager
Nov. 2011 - Nov. 2012Washington, D.C.Acted as Financial Manager for the Ford Motors account. Tracked burn rates, project status, and contractual obligations for over 50 projects for the $20 million dollar contract.
Managed the Ford Accounting Team in support of billing and any ad hoc financial analyses. Acted as liaison among the various account teams, finance department and the Ford Motors Company. Managed the relationships between inter-company projects to ensure successful program management and continued business.
Participated in contract negotiations and project feasibility analyses to ensure the team stays within the proper scope and budget for the program.
Booz Allen HamiltonSenior Consultant
Jul. 2010 - Oct. 2011Performed research, data collection, cost reporting, financial management and analysis in support for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Medical Countermeasures Initiative. Preparation of monthly acquisition reports, program management, various auditory functions, and performance data metrics on a monthly basis. Briefed high-level Government and Military officials regarding cost analysis findings and made recommendations regarding program management.
MCR Federal, LLCCost and Economics Analyst
Sep. 2008 - Mar. 2010Performed cost allocation, data collection, research, and cost analysis to support various government Defense programs. Data collection, organization and reporting for the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army of Cost and Economics. Assessed current publications being held by the office and made recommendations for what publications should be acquired for a more comprehensive reference system.
Performed research, data collection, cost reporting, and analysis in support for the Army Tri-service Missiles and Munitions contract. Cost estimation and data tracking to assure quality control. Performed cost analysis and modeling to provide government life cycle cost estimate model for a Marine Corps contract. Frequently briefed high-level Government and Military officials regarding cost analysis findings and made recommendations regarding the respective programs.
Centerline Capital GroupAssociate
Jul. 2006 - Sep. 2008Responsible for creating a financing package to be presented to mortgage broker and borrower. Major tasks include evaluation of property due diligence, extensive economic and market research, performing financial analyses of a property's historical operating performance, working with trading desk to obtain pricing indications and engage in rate locks for fixed-rate executions, and drafting investment memoranda for management review and distribution to Investment Worked as a team member of Mid-Atlantic region Commercial Real Estate team to successfully underwrite Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac financing for numerous multifamily and assisted-living housing transactions.
Monitored transaction pipeline; worked with originators, clients, underwriters, closing department, trading desk, third party vendors and attorneys to manage deals from sourcing to closing.
Greenberg TraurigAccount Coordinator
Mar. 2006 - Jul. 2006Responsible for managing client accounts. Ensure proper billing of time and expenses, analysis of case timeline, and oversee trust and retainer activity. Successfully worked with finance team to ensure proper management of case administration and resolved finance issues with large multi-national client which resulted in collections over $1.5 million.
Coordinated with case managers and attorneys to set budgets and plan efficient billing processes. Worked with managing partner of firm to design a case plan for a high-profile client who needed representation under extreme confidentiality and time constraints.
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