Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family PhilanthropiesProgram Officer, REALITY
Mar. 2024 - Jun. 2024In this role, I managed strategic direction and curation for transformative programs within the alumni community, emphasizing principles of education, equity, and healing. I supervised and coordinated vendors, contractors, and consultants for the seamless execution of programming initiatives. Furthermore, I monitored microgrant procedures, including establishing guidelines, evaluating applications, and managing disbursements. Moreover, I acted as a liaison to the operations and REDI (Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) teams by working collaboratively to refine program policies, streamlining projects & processes, and optimizing budgetary allocation for alumni initiatives. • Led strategy and curates transformational programming for alumni community rooted in education, equity, and healing • Guided diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy for the reality team in coordination with the racial equity, diversity, and inclusion team, ensuring operational procedures and organizational culture prioritize equity, inclusivity, and accessibility. • Managed network of over 3K impactful individuals within alumni community, restructuring organization on a regional basis to accommodate expanding global reach. • Designed and facilitated programming for LGBTQIA+ employee affinity space, orchestrating bi-monthly engagements for team of 15 members. •Managed and administered $500K alumni community programming budget •Managed external partnerships with organization grantees, ensuring successful collaboration and goal alignment. •Supervised and trained volunteer community leaders in providing programming to alumni members, ensuring alignment with REALITY’s policies and procedures