Crohn's & Colitis Foundation CEO and leadership

DYNAMIC AND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE LEADER:Strategic and visionary C-level executive, advisor and marketer, passionate about supporting teams of all kinds, small/medium sized businesses and startups. From defining the product or service to building brands, infrastructure and teams, I’ve achieved consistently strong results. I’ve held general management and functional roles spanning COO, CMO, product management, HR, and technology/operations functions, including significant experience in successfully launching and scaling new products, services and businesses.COLLABORATIVE AND GROWTH ORIENTEDProven ability to successfully leverage my strong relationship, communication and leadership skills with diverse teams. Known for achieving results through partnership, and inspiring confidence in staff and colleagues at all levels. CHANGE AGENT: From launching new functions within large corporations, to launching startups, I’ve learned that driving change of any kind requires vision, confidence, persistence, and persuasion. My approach includes keeping the goal in sight, along with an intense focus on the team, the customer experience, strong project/P&L management, combined with strong leadership and communication skills. KEY SKILLS & SPECIALTIES General management, relationship management, strategic marketing, product development, product management, product marketing, direct marketing, branding, positioning, consumer insights, market research, customer acquisition, usage, and retention, consulting, team building, systems thinking, organizational effectiveness, executive coaching, leadership development, team-based strategic planning, small businesses

Nonprofit executive with significant management experience driving results, providing vision in the development and implementation of strategic plans and aligning chapter resources to increase effectiveness and efficiency. Skilled in negotiating across organizations, leading staff teams and seamlessly blending multiple initiatives. Creates innovative multi-million dollar fundraising programs that serve diverse populations. Deeply committed to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. Visionary leader known for winning community support, fostering key coalitions and building alliances with a shared sense of purpose.