As the founder of Impact Strategies, Inc. my vision has been to drive systemic change through strategic advisory on policy formulation, organizational capacity and growth and impactful investments. With over 20 years of experience in government, non-profits, universities, foundations, and start-ups, we focus on transformative initiatives for social and economic inclusion, leveraging data and research, diplomacy, and a track record in community development to guide global and national clients. We work with clients to develop public private partnerships to scale social, economic and environmental impact. Our clients are a range of global and national foundations, government, non-profits, universities, and start-ups. We provide strategic advice to clients by connecting them to partners and using data and research to bring value to best position them in the marketplace. Our services include strategic planning, public affairs and policy, investment and grant making strategy, landscape and research analysis, resource mobilization. Clients: Open Society Foundations, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Casey Family Programs, Emerson Collective, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, University of California, United Nations IOM, United Way Los Angeles, Earth HQ, Hispanics in Philanthropy, City of Los Angeles, National Association of Systems Heads, Refugee Investment Network. Fund Development Expertise: Deep experience in setting up emergency economic relief funds, humanitarian aid, climate funder collaboratives and higher education pooled funds. Policy Expertise: Climate, Economic Development, Health and Social Services, Child Welfare and Foster Care, Tech and Media,Education (K-12 and Higher Education) Workforce Development, Civic Engagement and Campaigns. PhD: University of Southern California, Political Science with focus on Law and Policy MA: University of Southern California, Political Science and Policy BA: Cal Poly Pomona, International Relations and Political Science Institute for Social Research Data Certificate: University of Michigan. Boards: 22 Fund (advisor to venture capital fund), Clinton School of Public Service, Coalition Against Slavery and Trafficking, Casa Innovation Foundation and Aspen Festival of Diaspora, California Dignity Health Hospital Community Board (prior), Red Cross Los Angeles (prior), Social Impact Fund (prior)

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