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For GoodChief Operating Officer
Feb. 2024Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesFor over 23 years, we've granted over $5 billion dollars to the 1.6M eligible charities in our network across the United States. At For Good, we power generosity through an innovative giving platform that securely and efficiently enables donors, brands, and other platforms to raise and direct funds to their favorite charities. Our work is rooted in a bold idea: To be a force For Good, for real. One that is responsive and community focused. For Good is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Donor Advised Fund and platform that streamlines organizations’ charitable giving programs by allowing their customers to donate to over 1.6 million eligible nonprofits and schools. For Good fuels generosity on the world’s largest platforms, by serving as the engine for meaningful giving. To unlock charitable giving, For Good partners with social good platforms, digital eCommerce retailers, grant-makers, foundations and more. For Good is a registered dba for Network for Good, Inc. a Delaware nonprofit corporation.
Base10 Solutions, LLCCo-Founder
Feb. 2021Chicago, Illinois, United StatesHighly sought after consultancy group, focused on strategic partnership and advisor to senior executives. Providing services including strategic planning, target market analysis and risk assessment, organizational development, talent management, and operational development and support. National Board of Professional Teaching Standards
a. Interim Vice President of Finance, People, and Administration
b. Chief of Staff Lighthouse Academies Northwest Indiana
a. Strategic Partner and Advisor to the Senior Leadership Team Public Rights Project a. Strategic Plan Consultant TEACH.org
a. Thought partner to the new Chief of Staff b. Application target market analysis development c. Sales and Success team advisor and core compensation package developer Marts + Lundy Inc.
a. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Advisor and Trainer Bellwether Diversity Solutions a. Strategic partner and advisor to CEO The Gray Matter Experience
a. Trainer "Melissa, and the Base10 team, changed my company’s trajectory. For years, I ran the company as a startup despite high-profile and high-value clientele. Within months of working with Melissa, BDS tripled in profit and expanded our reach. Her attention to detail is unmatched, but it’s her passion for helping companies ‘craft their story’ that makes her invaluable. My appreciation for Melissa is ineffable. Needless to say, Base10 will always have me as a client.” Maurice, CEO "Melissa's ability to bring structure to our organization is greatly appreciated. Melissa has taken the time to intentionally listen to all staff and develop processes and a 3 phased approach to our strategic planning that is necessary for us to transform into the future" Tami, Senior Director "Working with Melissa has been one of the highlights of my career - she made me a better leader because of her commitment to feedback and collaborative problem-solving." Abby, CEO
National Board for Professional Teaching StandardsVice President, Finance, People, and Administration
Feb. 2021 - Feb. 2024Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesNational Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits to teachers, students and schools. It was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. Recognized as the gold standard in teacher certification, the National Board believes higher standards for teachers means better learning for students. Established in 1987, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in an independent, nonprofit organization working to advance accomplished teaching for all students. The founding mission of the National Board is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by:
Maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do;
Providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; Advocating related education reform to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers.
ThinkCERCAChief Of Staff
Aug. 2019 - Dec. 2020ChicagoPromoted from the previous role to serve as a strategic advisor and counsel to key stakeholders and organization senior leadership. Coordinate internal and external communications, provide operational support and foster cross-departmental relationships to activate leadership success. Own planning and execution of ThinkCERCA Board activities and meetings. Owner of all internal team communication and external stakeholders. Oversee org-wide reporting structure, manager support and coaching, and leadership team activities and approvals. Developed a strategic plan for business development, personnel improvements, product enhancements, and professional services delivery throughout company reorganization that led to over $400,000 in annual savings. Led national communication plan for product rollback, ensuring minimal churn, technical downtime, and organization-wide alignment. Managed the budget, timeline, and delivery of a $500,000 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Project Topeka grant, yielding a new product launch with national research opportunities. Led the implementation, processes, and communication structures for the Leadership Team which is composed of all team managers. Direct reports across with Customer Success, Marketing, and Operations Manager.
Greater Good StudioBoard of Advisors
Jan. 2018 - Jan. 2021Greater Chicago AreaGreater Good Studio is a strategic design firm focused on advancing equity. We do this by creating human-centered programs, tools and experiences, and by teaching design to changemakers in organizations and communities. Greater Good Studio believes in the capacity of all people to create solutions that improve society. We envision a world where there is opportunity to do so regardless of race, gender, income, age or zip code.
ThinkCERCASenior School Launch Manager
Apr. 2017 - Aug. 2019Greater Chicago AreaResponsible for improving the district-level renewal rate from 60% to 90% in under 2 years. Managed portfolio of 30 underperforming partners (<10% utilization), growing them into referenceable implementations (90%+ utilization rate) Led training and professional development for teachers and administrators, facilitated instruction on complex concepts like argumentative writing, literacy across subjects, data-driven instruction, and blended learning. Created resources across several mediums (videos, worksheets, etc) that help teachers, principals, and professional learning teams incorporate ThinkCERCA into their instructional practice.
OneGoalDirector of School Partnerships
Jul. 2014 - Apr. 2017Greater Chicago AreaLed strategy, execution, and operations for 71 customer (school) partnerships for the Chicago office. Served as regional lead for the founding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion org-wide initiative. Developed and executed org-wide KPIs for DEI initiatives with partnerships and workshops led by Andres Tapia (The Inclusion Paradox) and Ronit Films (70 Acres in Chicago). Increased customer base from 30 to 71 (42% increase) over 2 years Developed and implemented a new recruitment and selection process to increase selected candidates of color from 27% to 41% through marketing and external partner relationships with Teach for America, Golden Apple, The University of Chicago, and Academy for Urban School Leadership. Owned data analysis, benchmarks, and weekly reporting metrics for all student and teacher recruitment via interactive GoogleSpreadsheets and Salesforce.
The University of Chicago Urban Teacher Education ProgramRecruitment and Admissions Manager
Jun. 2013 - Aug. 2014Chicago, ILDeveloped and led all activities focused on securing a graduate class of 35 cohort students. Managed departmental partnerships with City Year, Breakthrough Collaborative, and AmeriCorps to increase program visibility and candidate diversity. Authored process improvement and timelines for short and long-term recruitment goals. Served as liaison for program marketing and target audience for program recruitment.
The University of Chicago Urban Teacher Education ProgramAdjunct Instructor
Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2017Greater Chicago AreaThe Secondary Biology cohort prepares students to teach Science to 6-12th graders in Chicago Public Schools. Students take the Capstone course during their clinical student teaching placements. This course explores and analyzes problem based learning strategies, reading and writing strategies for scientific literacy, and classroom technology integration. The University of Chicago Urban Teacher Education Program, UChicago UTEP, prepares teachers of the highest caliber for Chicago Public Schools while developing a model for urban teacher preparation. Graduates are instructional leaders and agents for educational equity in their schools and community. UChicago UTEP is a two-year graduate program accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education that awards a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree.
Morgan Park AcademySTEM (Physics, Lab Science, Health Ethics) Instructor
Aug. 2010 - Aug. 2012Chicago, ILFounded in 1873, Morgan Park Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory, independent day school dedicated to preparing students to pursue the highest levels of educational excellence with an emphasis on independent thinking and scholarship. We reflect a wide array of diversity and apply a global lens to curriculum to prepare students to act as leaders in the dynamic world of the future. We also expect students to live up to the highest standards of human values. Our track record shows that Morgan Park Academy students consistently achieve success in college and embrace leadership roles throughout their lives. Our highly motivated faculty is complemented by a stimulating, time-tested curriculum. We have some of the smallest class sizes among the top schools in Illinois.
Morgan Park AcademyDirector of Diversity
Aug. 2010 - Aug. 2012
Urban Prep AcademiesChemistry & Integrated Science Instructor
Aug. 2009 - Jul. 2010Chicago, ILUrban Prep Academies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates a network of all-boys public schools including the country’s first charter high school for boys. Urban Prep’s mission is to provide a high-quality and comprehensive college-preparatory educational experience to young men that results in our graduates succeeding in college. The schools are a direct response to the urgent need to reverse abysmal graduation and college completion rates among boys in urban centers. While most of Urban Prep students come to the schools from economically disadvantaged households and behind in many subject areas, Urban Prep remains committed to preparing all of its students for college and life.
St. Monica AcademyTechnology Instructor
Aug. 2008 - Aug. 2009Founded in 1950, St. Monica School was awarded academy status to become St. Monica Academy in August 2007. This designation by the Archdiocese of Chicago recognizes a ground-breaking educational initiative by St. Monica Academy and the world-renowned Chicago Botanic Garden, who have partnered to create Student Environmental and Development Studies (SEEDS).
Stockamp & AssociatesSenior Consultant
Aug. 2007 - May. 2008Portland, Oregon AreaHuron Healthcare is dedicated to delivering best-in-class revenue enhancement, expense reduction, and clinical transformation solutions, and we’re known for our unmatched track record of success. Working collaboratively, we provide solutions that drive significant financial and operational improvement, delivering rapid, certain, and sustainable results. As the premier healthcare consulting organization dedicated to performance improvement, Huron Healthcare helps hospitals and health systems nationwide achieve their goals and missions.
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