I started my career in a small, nimble public health nonprofit with a big mission and a big budget. I saw firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate the financial side of the nonprofit world, from managing donor expectations to planning long-term sustainability (don’t even mention securing funding for programs!) The truth is, nonprofits are expected to change the community, run a business, and fundraise from the community they’re serving - all of which are monumental tasks on their own.

I was lucky to gain early experience in grant writing and reporting, and soon shifted to designing programs that won awards, grants, and community support. As the organization grew in both size and mission, I got experience managing the organization’s day-to-day finances, long-term program cash flow, auditing, and process improvement.

At the same time, I started working and consulting with other nonprofits and governmental agencies at the local, regional, and national level. I earned my Masters in Public Administration, where I studied best practices, organizational theory, and regulatory requirements for nonprofit organizations. I then moved from Nebraska to South Carolina, where I now work with a large regional teaching hospital’s Department of Neurosurgery. I work every day with amazing physicians, scientists, and administrators driving care, research, and medical education forward in a thoughtful, responsible way.

I’ve worked with organizations such as 48in48, Healthy Housing Omaha, the Environmental Protection Agency, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha’s Methodist Hospital, and the Medical University of South Carolina on program development and financial management. I believe in the nonprofit model. Read on to learn why I’m doing this.