Community leadership
SOMA Families Meetup
SOMA Families’ mission is to foster a diverse, supportive, and welcoming local community through events, playdates, new babies groups, classes, and more. SOMA Families Meetup is a 501(c)7 nonprofit.
President of the Board (2019–2023)
Spearheaded DEI initiatives
Overhauled board processes, documentation, and strategies
Managed website, social media, newsletter, and member forums
Oversaw finances, communications, and event planning groups
Volunteer at community events, e.g. SWAP which keeps babies & kids clothing & gear out of landfills and collects donations for local organizations
SOMA Figure Drawing
SOMA Figure Drawing is an established art event, with drawing sessions twice a month.
Founder (2021–Present)
Coordinate events with collaborator, local artist Ken Stanek
Created website and implemented online booking capability
Manage finances, communications, and bookings
South Mountain Film Academy
South Mountain Film Academy offers a hands-on, engaging film program for kids that channels the creative energy of filmmaking into a fun and educational experience.
Advisor (2025–Present)
Guided film academy establishment and processes
Created website and implemented online registration capability
Manage finances, communications, and registration records
Advise on course content and general operations
Prospect Preschool
Prospect Preschool is proudly committed to the idea of play-based learning for young children, building on a child’s natural motivation to play. Here, parents assist in designing and implementing curriculum, share in administrative decision-making, and, above all, are an intrinsic part of the day-to-day classroom experience.
Board Member (2019–2024)
Managed website, social media, and communications
Converted scattered, manual registration process into streamlined online registration & deposit payment flow
Administered Google Workspace, moving director and teachers off of personal email and documents into organization Emails and Drive
Invented & implemented new fundraising strategies during pandemic times, which prohibited traditional in-person fundraising events
Camp Prospect
Camp Prospect’s unique multi-age, play-based camp offers hours of discovery through a mix of activities, music, STEM, outdoor and water play, special guests and more. Campers will also take part in a service project that fosters community and compassion.
Advisor (2022–Present)
Created website & marketing materials
Converted scattered, manual registration process into streamlined online registration & tuition payment flows
Manage registration records
Administer Google Workspace, including organization Emails and Drive
Friends of the Maplewood Library
Established in 1942, Friends of the Maplewood Library (a 501(c)(3) organization) supports the activities and programs of the Maplewood Memorial Library.
Advisor (2025)
Created website and implemented online registration & recurring payments capability
(Coming soon)
www.maplewoodlibrary.org/friends
www.maplewoodlibraryfriends.org (Coming soon)