Change Makers In Computing Alumni Program

Organization: Univeristy of Washington + Microsoft

My Role: Senior Program Manager

 

Objective: The Allen School sought to create a sustainable alumni engagement initiative connecting students, alumni, and industry partners while strengthening the Allen School's relationship with Microsoft. No formal alumni engagement structure existed for this initiative.

 

Approach:

• Collaborated with Microsoft and university stakeholders to define program goals
• Designed engagement opportunities for alumni participation
• Coordinated communications, planning, and program logistics
• Developed a framework for long-term program sustainability

Outcome:

• Successfully launched the alumni engagement program
• Strengthened Microsoft's partnership with the Allen School
• Established a sustainable model for ongoing alumni involvement

PM Skills demonstrated:

• Stakeholder Management

• Strategic Partnerships

• Program Development

• Communication Strategy

Apprenticeship Week Program (Annual Multi-Location Event Series)

Organization: Machinists Institute

My Role: Community & Student Engagement Manager

 

Objective: Successfully execute a large-scale, multi-day Apprenticeship Week designed to promote Machinists Institute programs across Washington State. The event required coordination across multiple regions, venues, and stakeholders while ensuring consistent messaging and strong attendance across all locations.

 

Approach:

• Led planning and execution of a four-day statewide event series across Washington

• Partnered with Regional Directors to define event structure, agenda, and local execution plans

• Developed and managed detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, dependencies, and task ownership

• Coordinated stakeholders to ensure seamless day-of, on-site execution

• Monitored progress across all locations and adjusted plans to address risks, gaps, and last-minute changes

PM Skills demonstrated:

• Timeline and milestone tracking for multi-day program delivery

• End-to-end project planning and execution

• Event logistics and operations management across distributed locations

• Stakeholder Management

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Marketing & Communications Planning

• Process Improvement

• Risk management and contingency planning

• Vendor coordination and relationship managment

Clean Energy Education & Awareness Program

Organization: Puget Sound Energy

My Role: Outreach Specialist

 

Objective: Increase awareness of clean energy programs among vulnerable and highly impacted communities throughout Washington.

 

Approach:

• Planned community engagement initiatives

• Coordinated efforts across marketing, analytics, outreach, and project teams

• Supported outreach events and community activations

• Documented lessons learned and engagement best practices

Outcomes

• Increased participation in community engagement efforts

• Improved outreach processes through documented best practices

• Strengthened collaboration between internal teams and community partners

PM Skills demonstrated:

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communications Planning

• Process Improvement

K–12 Outreach Strategy Development

Organization: University of Washington

My Role: Outreach Specialist

 

Objective: Develop and implement a K–12 outreach strategy that expanded access to computing education while aligning with grant requirements, diversity initiatives, and institutional goals.

 

Approach:

• Created strategic outreach plans aligned with the Allen School's Broadening Participation Plan and DEI objectives

• Established partnerships with five regional high schools serving students underrepresented in computing

• Collaborated with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to design and deliver outreach programming

• Led outreach initiatives, events, and engagement activities to increase student awareness of computing pathways

Outcomes

• Strengthened relationships with five partner high schools across the Puget Sound region

• Expanded computing education opportunities for K–12 students

• Improved alignment between outreach efforts, grant objectives, and institutional priorities

• Increased engagement with students from historically underrepresented communities

PM Skills demonstrated:

• Strategic Planning

• Program Development

• Stakeholder Management

• Partnership Building

Organizational Restructure & Recruitment Strategy

Organization: Girl Scouts of Western Washington

My Role: Lead Community Development Manager

 

Objective: Support organizational restructuring efforts while developing data-informed recruitment and community engagement strategies to drive sustainable membership growth.

 

Approach:

• Guided team members through organizational changes and restructuring initiatives

• Coordinated onboarding, training, and development for new staff members

• Conducted market research to identify recruitment opportunities and community needs

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategic recruitment and engagement plans with measurable goals

Outcomes:

• Supported a successful team transition during organizational restructuring

• Developed targeted recruitment strategies informed by market research and community data

• Improved team alignment, communication, and operational consistency

• Established a framework for future membership growth and community engagement efforts

PM Skills demonstrated:

• Change Management

• Team Leadership

• Strategic Planning

• Cross-Functional Collaboration