Role in Delft MaMa

Citizenship/country of origin

Languages

English

In NL since

January 2007

In Delft since

January 2007

Expertise at the service of Delft MaMa

Visual Communication. Community Relations. Media Relations. Marketing. Fundraising/Sponsorship

Educational background

Masters of Science in Communication (Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA). BA in Communication (University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA). BA in Environmental Sciences (University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA). Associate of Arts in Education (Chabot College, Hayward,  California, USA). Emergency Medical Technician (State of New York, USA).

Relevant professional experience

Community Relations, Barnes & Noble Booksellers USA. Media relations, event planning, marketing, fundraising, sponsorships, institutional and corporate relationship building, and creative use community outreach initiatives.

Designer/ Marketer, Evans Design and Zoo Atlanta, USA
Strategized marketing plans, proposals and pitches. Managed marketing initiatives from start to finish, working with vendors, sponsors and media

Freelancer, CNN (Cable News Network)     
Assisted with multiple news production and operation projects in various means

Relevant Community Involvement Experience

Communications/IT Board Member AWC (American Women’s Club) of Den Haag, NL
LSAC Business Member for LSAC (Local School Advisory Committee), various educational facilities, Georgia, USA
Workshops: Multiple Facilitative Leadership Workshops with ECO (Environmental Careers Organization), USA
Founder of Babies in the Park, USA: A large women’s group for sharing insights and joys of motherhood

Motivation

Free & universal access to health resources. Empowerment of women as mothers. Promote & educate better health of women & children. Further intercultural contact & community resources in and around Delft

Special areas of interest in Delft MaMa

Creating an easily accessible communication network for DelftMama beneficiaries. Facilitating the educational enrichment on Women’s Health issues