Strategic leader with a talent for fostering collaboration and innovation to address governmental, business and community needs. Recognized for pre- and post-award grants and project management expertise, with a career spanning 83% funding success rate. Skilled in project management, leadership development and stakeholder collaboration. Adept at strategic visioning and institutional capacity building.
Strategic Leadership
• Over 22 years’ experience in business ownership, management, and consulting across diverse sectors.
• Spearheaded international initiatives, fostering equity, peace, and justice.
• Raised $51M in grant funding for Eastern Iowa by fostering cross-sector partnerships.
Grants and Project Management
• Administered grants for Kirkwood Community College, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, and the Entrepreneurial Development Center, ensuring compliance, successful projects and on budget close-outs
• Maintained an 83% career spanning funding rate through robust grant writing and post-award administration
• Managed cross sector projects, timelines, budget, and matrixed teams, ensuring successful implementations
Communication
• Developed and implemented communication plans for diverse stakeholders, resulting in effective collaboration and alignment.
• Authored grants, training curriculum, and marketing collateral for various audiences.
• Served as a national grant reviewer for the Nationale Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Institute of Health (NIH)
CEO - Founder & Chief Visionary Officer
Tritle Solutions Group, LLC.
2001 – Present
• Organizational and leadership advisor specializing in grant writing/administration, project management, training, public speaking, and strategy development
• Achieved exceptional outcomes across business, government, nonprofit, and education sectors
• Provide clients with grant writing, grants management, and fundraising campaign management expertiMore...