PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Policy & Advocacy TSNE (Third Sector New England) | Boston, MA October 2025 - Present

● Building protective policy infrastructure for the nonprofit sector by designing and executing TSNE's advocacy agenda at state, regional, and national levels, positioning the sector as a unified voice in policy ecosystems.

● Leading coalition strategy and coordination across nonprofit intermediaries and capacity-building organizations to advance shared advocacy priorities and strengthen sectoral influence.

● Developing policy analysis, briefs, and testimony to elevate nonprofit-informed solutions to policymakers while providing advocacy capacity-building and technical assistance to partner organizations.

Director of Racial Equity and Justice Policy Center for American Progress | Washington, D.C. June 2022 - January 2025

● Redeveloped racial equity policy team strategy through cross-sector convenings and analysis, establishing presence as an authority in educational equity, the racial wealth gap, and multiracial governance.

● Resolved implementation gaps in federal racial equity Executive Orders through strategic engagement with White House Domestic Policy Council and stakeholders, resulting in improved cross-agency accountability and governance.

● Led infrastructure access initiative by designing city strategy through mayoral partnerships. Created an environmental justice framework enabling underserved communities to benefit from virtual power plant implementation.

Director of Advocacy, Generation Progress Center for American Progress | Washington, D.C. August 2019 - June 2022

● Transformed team mission by implementing new theory of change across five policy areas; establishing coalition leadership, audience growth, and a sustainable work plan model.

● Maximized $1M advocacy portfolio through strategic grant development and donor cultivation, increasing funding, expanding reach, and enhancing program effectiveness.

● Bridged expert policy research and key stakeholders via monthly radio segment reaching 600,000 listeners, expanding policy influence, securing partnerships, and increasing public support.

Act for Women Campaign Manager Center for Reproductive Rights | Washington, D.C. November 2016 - August 2019

● Rebuilt momentum for federal legislation by leading coalition expansion and policy updates. Delivered 30% increase in congressional support (260 co-sponsors) and 72% coalition growth.

● Transformed advocacy into legislative influence through a strategic Capitol Hill engagement program, generating over 120 congressional meetings, including 11 with members of Congress.

● Strengthened messaging through national polling research and engagement strategy. Co-authored "Restoring Our Rights" report enhancing coalition communications and lobbying effectiveness.

National Campus Program Coordinator Feminist Majority Foundation | Arlington, VA July 2015 - November 2016

● Built an effective national campus organizing program by directing a three-person team and strategically managing a $300K budget, establishing campus networks that developed student leaders and amplified organizational advocacy impact.

● Reversed declining engagement of flagship conference by implementing data-driven outreach and redesigning program content. Achieved 40% attendance growth and strengthened youth engagement program.

● Coordinated multi-state political strategy by leading foundation's issue advocacy, ballot, and candidate campaigns. Built campaign capacity through strategic coalitions and integrated media, mobilizing 100+ staff/volunteers to execute grassroots initiatives.

National Campus Organizer Feminist Majority Foundation | Arlington, VA July 2013 - July 2015

● Reversed decline of campus engagement through strategic recruitment and partnerships. Expanded national network by 14% with more active chapters engaging students in advocacy.

● Developed a seven-state clinic defense program with legal training and stakeholder coordination. Equipped 300+ volunteers and established vital relationships with law enforcement and clinic staff.

● Expanded grassroots participation by creating advocacy toolkits on key rights issues. Reached 200,000 monthly website visitors, increasing movement engagement.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Policy Management Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy | Washington, D.C. August 2024

Certificate: Impact Investing and Entrepreneurship for Systemic Change HEC Paris, Executive Education | Paris, France May 2025

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Florida International University, College of Arts & Sciences | Miami, FL December 2012 Minor in Labor Studies, Sociology, and Anthropology | Law, Ethics, and Society Certificate

BOARD SERVICE & LEADERSHIP

● Board Member, Spark Reproductive Justice Now (July 2024 - Present)

● Program Committee Member, National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) Just Economy Conference (July 2024 - Present)

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English and Haitian Creole; basic French proficiency