Professional Experience
MomsRising
August 2015 – January 2026
Senior Director of Internal Technology & Security
Through knowledge, vision, and operational leadership, I maintained reliable and secure infrastructure to support the organization’s work. Advanced internal technology and security initiatives through strategic planning, ownership and administration of core systems, and implementation of technical projects that ensured operations remained secure and efficient. Collaborated with senior management to recommend technology solutions, optimize resources, and align IT strategies with broader organizational goals.
Guided technical decisions and strategies, and owned key technical systems including websites, collaborative workspaces and tools, identity and access management, websites, intranet and documentation, device purchasing and administration, security training and testing, and essential utilities such as password and digital asset management.
Web Developer & Senior Technologist
Directed the design, construction, and maintenance of MomsRising’s web properties including momsrising.org and mamasconpoder.org using Drupal and WordPress. Managed external vendors including entire development projects from vision, planning, and requests for qualifications to working with stakeholders, collaborating with developers, and directing content strategy.
Ensured the safety, security, and effectiveness of organizational technology tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, 1Password, Canto, and Zoom through policy guidance, administration, training, and responsive technical support.
Conducted technical on-boarding of new team members by providing equipment, an overview of digital tools, training on requirements, and teaching best practices for safety and security. Collaborated with Operations and HR staff to improve organizational on- and off-boarding processes.
Led multiple ad-hoc projects spanning multiple departments. Served as a first responder for staff tech support providing troubleshooting and advice on every kind of tech question. Participated in professional communities such as The Movement Cooperative and Drupal Diversity and Inclusion.
Verified Studios and other individual clients
December 2014 – July 2015
Freelance Web Developer
Built Drupal and WordPress sites for clients including nonprofits, small businesses, and universities, including: database planning, initial site set-up and configuration; creating and designing content types, views, templates, and more; installing and configuring modules and scripts; and creating responsive, framework-based themes with custom templates and complex stylesheets. Wrote thorough documentation including a 30-page manual for updating and managing content.
Leading Change Network
January 2014 – November 2014
Network Organizer
Served as technologist and connector in Marshall Ganz’ global community of practice for thousands of organizers, researchers and educators. Responsibilities included engaging network members in mutual online support such as peer learning, resource sharing, project collaboration, and information sharing; implementing online fundraising campaigns; and coordinating contact database, website, and social media. Led a process to transform a simple WordPress site into a robust community using BuddyPress and other tools.
HASTAC@Duke University
June 2009 – January 2014
Director of New Media Strategy, Digital Media and Learning Competition
Guided online strategy in this dynamic network of digital media and learning innovators. Was responsible for day-to-day management and on-going site building of a complex and heavily-used Drupal Commons web site that serves as both public face and operational home of the entire HASTAC community. Created, configured, and maintained WordPress sites for special projects. Developed mission-based strategies and branded graphics as needed. Monitored and reported on new media analytics. Provided online strategy, support, capacity-building, and communication for the MacArthur Foundation’s Digital Media and Learning Competition. Served as co-organizer and lead facilitator of several unconferences.
Fellowship of Reconciliation
June 2007 – May 2009
Co-Director of Communications
Jointly responsible for internal and external communication for this historic organization. Established a new blog, developed organizational presence on targeted social networks, increased online advocacy and donations, and coordinated e-mail communications. Participated in diverse coalitions. Supervised organizing fellow. Led cross-departmental collaboration, developed departmental budgets, and managed technology vendors.
Netcentric Campaigns
November 2005 – May 2007
Web Maven
Provided consulting on network-centric organizing strategies to leading progressive organizations and coalitions. Primary responsibilities included: recommending and implementing online advocacy and community-building projects; conducting social network studies and creating visual maps of the results; and training and assisting advocacy organizations with mission-critical communication tools. Clients included Greenpeace International and the American Civil Liberties Union.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
February 2003 – June 2005
Online Organizing Manager
Worked on the field team to build capacity at over 100 affiliates. Conducted on-site and online training, provided support by phone and e-mail, developed training materials and presentations, published web site and monthly newsletter for organizers. Served as internal expert on online engagement tools, and external contact with software vendors. Participated in developing and implementing national online organizing strategies.
lotusmedia.org
April 2000 – January 2003, July – October 2005
Freelance Developer and Consultant
Created and implemented effective online communication strategies for local, state, and international nonprofits and campaigns, including developing and implementing blogger outreach strategies for ACLU’s Reform the Patriot Act blog; developing, designing, and launching two blogs for The Independent Weekly; and designing the user interface for the Social Source Commons.
N.C. Justice & Community Development Center
November 1996 – April 2000
Technology Projects Coordinator
Designed, built, launched, and maintained ncjustice.org and the award-winning ncwre.org. Coordinated projects helping community-based nonprofits use the Internet as a tool for networking and advocacy. Conducted Internet trainings for nonprofits. Responsible for technical support, technology planning, and fundraising.
The Women’s Center
September 1994 – July 1996
Program Director, Community Financial Counseling
Established and directed Community Financial Counseling, a program offering budget counseling, debt management, and community education on household financial issues. Supervised seven counselors and five administrative volunteers. Developed relational data management system. Negotiated client payments with creditors. Responsible for basic bookkeeping and monthly escrow disbursements.
Selected Community Work
Campaign Manager, 2026
Nadeen Bir for Durham School Board
Organized a successful grassroots campaign in coalition with community groups and public school employees’ union, mobilizing hundreds of volunteers and defeating the incumbent board chair.
Lead Organizer, 2023 – present
Mothers* for Ceasefire
Neighborhood Representative, 2022 – 2025
West End & Lyon Park
Founding Leadership Team Member, 2016 – 2018
Drupal Diversity and Inclusion Working Group
Participate and help facilitate weekly working group meetings, lead on communication strategy, contribute to collaborative documents, manage organizational social media, moderate online community. Assisted in representing the DD&I working group at DrupalCon in Baltimore in 2017, including co-presenting a talk and facilitating birds-of-a-feather gatherings.
Founder, Editor, & Lead Blogger, 2003 – 2013
OrangePolitics
Developed, configured, and maintained the site on MovableType, WordPress, and Drupal, managing migration of data and templates between each platform. Wrote about a wide range of issues including land-use planning, affordable housing, university relations, and government transparency. OrangePolitics has been recognized locally and nationally as an outstanding community site and a pioneer in the local blogging/citizen journalism movement. Recruited and led the editorial team for three years, and sustainably left the organization in 2013.
Education & Certifications
Certified Drupal Site Builder, 2016
Acquia Certification
Certificate in Nonprofit Management, 2000
Duke University Continuing Education
Public Ally/AmeriCorps Member, 1995
Public Allies North Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Public Health, 1993
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Major in Environmental Science & Engineering with a Policy Concentration.
Minor in African-American Studies.
Languages
English: fluent
Spanish: functional
Top 10 CliftonStrengths
- Responsibility
Take ownership for the things that matter most to you. - Belief
Honor your values; they keep you on course during tough times. - Analytical
Use your logical, objective approach to make important decisions. - Context
Look to the past to build a better tomorrow. - Relator
Connect deeply with the right people to gain friends for life. - Harmony
Help others find common ground through practical solutions. - Connectedness
Help others see connections and purpose in everyday life. - Strategic
Always have at least three options in mind so you can adapt if circumstances change. - Consistency
Create fair systems to establish and build trust. - Deliberative
Stop, listen and assess before taking action.