As Partner Engagement Officer with 4KIDS Southwest Florida, I build, nurture, and sustain meaningful relationships with those who help provide HOPE, HOMES and HEALING to babies, children, and teens who have experienced ABUSE, ABANDONMENT and NEGLECT. My goal is to bridge the needs of the hurting with the philanthropic passions and interests of our partners in a way that brings them joy and a renewed spirit in Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Glades and Hendry counties.
My early career was in Human Resources for small organizations to divisions of Fortune 500 companies including Lord & Taylor and Westinghouse Communities, Inc. (WCI). Over time, I took roles in Marketing/Public Relations and ultimately moved into Fundraising positions with local Christian radio (Praise FM 89.5 Naples, FL) and The Salvation Army Naples then regionally with Harry Chapin Food Bank and nationally with Prison Fellowship (founded by Chuck Colson).