Curriculum vitae

Work Experience

Tulane University - VOICES Project Manager | 2024 - present

• Coordinate logistics for quarterly stakeholder cross industry workshops, ensuring seamless execution and engagement.

• Conduct policy analysis and develop reports based on research data on food systems and restaurant operations, focusing on improving community health outcomes across the supply chain.

• Lead strategic planning initiatives to align research objectives with organizational goals, driving measurable outcomes and impact.

• Design and adapt workflow in changing environment with diverse stakeholders

Church Alley Cafe - Owner & Operator - New Orleans, LA | 2012–2024

• Led strategic planning across finance, menu development, marketing, and operations

• Managed daily functions: inventory, procurement, vendor and community partnerships, and HR

• Designed emergency protocols for hurricanes, flooding, and other disruptions

• Delivered community nutrition workshops and organized citywide fundraisers for vulnerable populations

Josephine Street Collective - Special Projects Consultant | 2009 - 2024

• Plan and facilitate business strategy, planning, and coaching retreat for small business leaders; create education and reflection materials

• Cafe Staff training, location, and flow design, problem-solving protocol, financial strategy, and strategic planning protocol; Elysian Bar, Urban Vision Properties, Solo Espresso

• Technical science writing and editing, including market and policy research and analysis, policy recommendation, and industry scoring for corporate climate reports, Greenpeace US, Greenpeace International, and Stand.Earth