Other Work

Wing Haven

I am the Development & Engagement Manager at Wing Haven, a public garden in Charlotte, North Carolina. I manage development, which includes membership, seasonal events and fundraisers, grant-writing, and sponsorships. I also manage community outreach and collaborations. 

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Freelance

• Surfers for Strays 

  • Social media​

  • Website copy

• Dotdash Meredith (Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Living)​

  • Copyediting ​

• Carl Bloom Associates

  • Copyediting 

• MB Hynek Nutrition

  • Copyediting 

  • Newsletter management 

• Writing for various publications

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Media Relations​

A few of the media placements I have secured: 

• South Carolina Public Radio Interview

• Lawsuit in Florida Politics, Minnesota Star Tribune

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Event and Fundraiser Planning

• Wing Haven fundraisers (3 per year)

• Association of Fundraising Professionals Sponsorship Co-Chair and Leadership Committee - Philanthropy in NC Conference 2026 

• American Public Garden Association 2026 Symposium Leadership Committee

• International Public Library Fundraising Conference 2023, 2024

• Florida Coalition for Children Conference 2020, 2021

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Previous

Carl Bloom Associates: I was formerly an Associate Account Executive at Carl Bloom Associates, a direct marketing and fundraising firm. I lead and supported fundraising campaigns for a variety of nonprofit clients across the country. I worked with library foundations, public media stations, health organizations, environmental nonprofits, animal welfare groups, and local Habitat for Humanity chapters. 

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