Keep in touch with meI'm using Intch to connect with new people. Use this link to open chat with me via Intch app
Work Background
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationSr. Program Officer, Partner Networks
Apr. 2023 - Sep. 2025Seattle, Washington, United States
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationProgram Officer
Jan. 2020 - Apr. 2023Seattle, Washington, United States• Develop and execute scaling strategy
o Determine and engage effective, equity-minded partners, building capabilities as needed
o Build a Networked Improvement Community to provide support and learning
o Relationship management for pace-based and national partnerships
• Manage value chain development across multiple partner groups, including both supply and demand
o Co-development and execution of multiple coordinated leaning agendas
o Collaborate within and across teams at a variety of levels and strategies to ensure alignment and visibility
• Develop agenda and host convenings
• Planning and execution of learning trips related to scaling for stakeholders at all levels of the foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationInterim Program Officer
Jan. 2018 - Jan. 2020Seattle, WA• Working with a set of high-value Solutions, including Digital Learning, Advising Redesign, and Developmental Education, broker connections for development, planning, and implementation across multiple sectors of higher ed institutions
• Support the development of Solution Networks, designed to lead the field with knowledge, resources, and services, including readiness assessments and technical assistance
• Focus on Relationship Development and Management to ensure that critical Partnerships remain in place during a major strategy shift
• Make Connections as appropriate to both internal and external resources to maintain ROI of investments and partnerships
• Knowledge capture and curation, and positioning within a Knowledge Base
Bree OlofsonConsultant
Jan. 2017 - Jan. 2018Seattle, WAIndependent consulting with a primary focus on:
• Network and community development
• Knowledge management and documentation
• Faculty career pathways research of existing models, workshop development, event planning, and facilitation
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationProgram Coordinator, USP Education, Postsecondary Success and Special Initiatives
Mar. 2009 - Nov. 2011
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationGrants Coordinator, US Programs
Apr. 2008 - Mar. 2009
The Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationGrants Coordinator, US Programs
Apr. 2008 - Mar. 2009
MicrosoftCorporate Finance Staffing
Feb. 2006 - Apr. 2008
Ruth's Chris Steak HouseEvent Manager
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2006
Intch is a Professional Networking App for the Future of WorkSee more people like Bree on Intch
300k+ people
130+ countries
AI matching
Get Intch if you'd like to
501187 people
39
CEO @ Papillon
15
Production Assistant
16
Program Manager @ DISH Network
122311 people
15
Operations and project manager
31
VicePresident @ ZhenFund
15
Entrepreneur @ Becoming Your Own Boss