John S. and James L. Knight Foundation since 2007
National Program Director
Office of Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney 2005 - 2007
Deputy Director/Assitant Prosecuting Attorney
The Thorman Group Jul 2003 - Apr 2007
President
Kauffman Foundation Mar 1994 - Jul 2003
Public Policy Director
American Academy of Pediatrics Mar 1992 - Oct 1994
Assistant Director
Education:
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 2001 - 2004
JD, Law
Rockhurst University 1995 - 1997
MBA, Business
University of Maryland College Park 1988 - 1990
BS, Government, Journalism
Benedictine College 1980 - 1982
Skills:
Nonprofits Public Policy Grants Leadership Policy Philanthropy Entrepreneurship Community Outreach Public Speaking Social Media Non Profits Politics Fundraising Strategic Planning Grant Writing Program Development Leadership Development Research Social Entrepreneurship Volunteer Management Board Development Legislation Event Planning Civic Engagement Google+ New Media Organizational Development Editing Strategic Vision Civic Technology Foundations/Philanthropy Social Impact Assessment Community Development Strategy Legislative Relations Management Program Management Government Strategic Communications Social Services Program Evaluation Public Relations Media Relations Economic Development Stakeholder Engagement Senior Stakeholder Management Policy Analysis Communication Business Strategy
Interests:
Workforce Development Civic Technology Health Children Education Environment Science and Technology Entrepreneurial Ventures Human Rights Civil Rights and Social Action Poverty Alleviation Disruptive Technology Education and Community Building Journalism Naturalization and Immigration Policy Social Services Economic Empowerment Politics Innovative Approaches To Problem Solving Philanthropy Arts and Culture
Certifications:
Member Bar of the U.s. Supreme Court Supreme Court of the U.s.