I've been making organizational technology work better since the late '90s.

I started in the private sector, fell in love with the nonprofit world, and spent the last decade-plus specifically focused on foundations and grantmaking.

EXPERIENCE

2023-Present: Independent Consultant
Finally went out on my own after realizing I was really good at this whole "make foundation tech work better" thing. Currently working with six foundations and one family office, mostly on Salesforce-to-GivingData transitions and custom data solutions.

2017-2023: Director of Operations
Newton and Rochelle Becker Charitable Trust
Tripled their grantmaking capacity while making the administrative side easier. Built systems that actually scaled with their growth instead of fighting it.

2011-2017: President/CEO
Practica Development Solutions
Helped 11 organizations with strategy, operations, and technology. Learned that every organization has unique quirks that require custom solutions.

2003-2010: Chief Operating Officer
MyJewishLearning
Grew an online organization from startup to national presence. Got really good at making technology serve mission instead of the other way around.

EDUCATION

University at Albany (BS, Business), UC Berkeley (Certificate Program in Accounting)
Plus ongoing "figure out how this new platform works" education.

Gestalt International Study Center — Competency Development Program For Coach Certification
Training me to better work with actual human beings.


Recent Learning:
NYU Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion — including a course in Data Metrics to Inform DEI — because good technology should work for everyone.

Community Stuff:
PEAK Grantmaking member (obviously), UJA-Federation volunteer, and generally involved in the "how do we make philanthropy work better" conversation.