Business, Association and Non-Profit Consultant – Management, Program, Budget and Policy Analyst working with 4 to 10 non-profit and associations each year since 2000.

Chief Operating Officer for the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse from 2000-2001; founding executive staff member tasked to establish the organizational structure, start-up and manage programs. GCSA is the statewide voice on reducing the impact of substance abuse through prevention and treatment.

Public Policy Director for the Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities from 1996 to 2000;

Local Government Consultant for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs from 1994 to 1995; assisted local governments with management and budget concerns to create solutions with maximum financial impact and minimum staff disruption.

Field Director for the American Heart Association serving Henry, Clayton, Fayette and Spalding Counties to raise awareness, promote heart healthy choices, and raise money to support research in 1994.

Congressional Aide to U.S. Senator Sam Nunn handling veterans affairs, small business issues, state department, and local government liaison with federal agencies from 1989 to 1994.

Monarch Village Homeowners Association board development (2001-2004)

Clayton County Cancer Society (1989-1993)

Leadership Development Course speaker (2000-2003) for consumers and professionals in the non-profit sector.

Guest lecturer at Georgia State, Kennesaw State, and local civic organizations.

Team Building and organizational development workshops for non-profit staff.

Developed workshops on independent contractor requirements for professionals in the field of substance abuse and social services; topics included: developing a business plan, tax planning for self-employed and small business, time management, and marketing.

Legislative advocacy training for over thirty statewide conferences in the last fifteen years on state budgeting, human service and health care issues, environment, the legislative process and governance structures.