25 Years of Figuring Things Out

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 (Business), UC Berkeley (Accounting)
Plus ongoing "figure out how this new platform works" education.

Recent Learning:
NYU certificates in diversity/inclusion work, 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.