Volunteer & Community Involvement

My community service reflects a long-standing commitment to advocacy, leadership, and people-centered support. Through board service, program coordination, and direct volunteer work, I have contributed to initiatives that strengthen community engagement, peer support, and organizational outreach.

 

Board Member – Secretary & Co-Chair, Marketing Committee | 2012 – 2014

  • Contributed to development of a strategic plan aligned with annual organizational goals

  • Managed multiple social media platforms to enhance outreach and community engagement

  • Maintained and distributed board meeting minutes to ensure clear communication and governance continuity

  • Provided peer-to-peer emotional support for foundation recipients and families

  • Coordinated and volunteered at fundraising and awareness events; staffed informational booths

  • Supported fundraising initiatives and event promotions; assisted with updates to vision and mission statements

University of Pennsylvania Pink Ribbon Patient Committee | Philadelphia, PA

Committee Member | 2010 – 2014

  • Identified patient needs and helped develop tools for a peer-to-peer support program

  • Cultivated donor relationships and secured targeted contributions for program initiatives

  • Planned and executed fundraising events supporting survivorship and patient services

Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House | Philadelphia, PA

Volunteer Assistant Coordinator | 2012

  • Prepared and served meals for approximately 75 resident family members

  • Provided compassionate support and engagement for families during their stay

Ambler YMCA | Ambler, PA

Volunteer Assistant Coordinator, Young Achievers Program | 2009

  • Organized food and clothing drives benefiting local youth and families

  • Coordinated a holiday event serving 20 program participants

The Excellence Academy for Ladies, Bethlehem Baptist Church | Ambler, PA

Volunteer Assistant Coordinator | 2007

  • Designed promotional brochures to increase participation and membership engagement

  • Supported weekly meetings, educational activities, and fundraising initiatives

Church of Christian Compassion | Ambler, PA

Member Called to Ministry | 2005 – 2006

  • Developed weekly lesson plans and led Bible-based learning activities for children

  • Coordinated women’s discipleship outings, including logistics, transportation, and budgeting

Girl Scouts Troop 792, West Philadelphia YMCA | Philadelphia, PA

Volunteer Assistant Coordinator | 2004

  • Planned and executed award ceremonies, fundraising efforts, and special troop events