NON PROFIT WORK & VOLUNTEERISM

I am extremely passionate about positively impacting the world and bettering my community.
I strongly believe in the UW mission to improve lives, create opportunities an build a stronger future.
As the Development Coordinator & Community Engagement Liasion for the United Way of Decatur and Mid- Illinois I've been challenged to increase brand awareness and donor funding in the community and thoroughly communicate the United Way mission to improve lives and strengthen communities.
I also work to foster new relationships with donors through public speaking, coordination, & collaborative focus
on development and growth
As well as, provide guidance and tools to facilitate capital campaigns and company givebacks, employee direct giving

OTHER INVOLVEMENT & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2011-         Top 20 Under 40 who make a Difference in Central Illinois by the Decatur, IL Herald and Review
2006-         Talented Student/American Association of University Women & All-USA Academic Award Charleston, IL
2014-         Rising through the Ranks Scholarship recipient from the Radio Advertising Bureau Nashville, TN
‘09- ‘15-      Member of Junior Welfare Association, Decatur, IL
‘14- ‘17-     Board Member and Secretary Children’s Museum of Illinois, Decatur, IL
Ongoing- Board Member, Community Impact & Program Development Chair - Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce Mt. Zion, IL
2019-        Fast Forward Leadership Program, Neuhoff Media Central Illinois
2020-        Volunteer of the Year - Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce
Ongoing- Decatur Memorial Hospital Foundation - Events Committee Member
2022-       Decatur Leadership Institute Graduate
2022-       HubSpot Academy Trainee
2023-      GOOGLE Certifications - Attract & Engage Customers with Digital Marketing, Foundations of Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
2023-       The Next Award for Exceptional Trailblazers
2024-      Prep Academy Mentor – Supporting Student Success