About Sea Change Management

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At heart, I’m an idealist. I believe deeply in the power of nonprofits, philanthropy, and civic institutions to build a more just and connected world. Those who have worked with me know I’m also the person who asks the hard questions, brings clarity to complexity, and helps organizations move from incremental efforts to visionary, engaging impact.

Sea Change Management is my consulting practice supporting nonprofits and philanthropists through moments of growth, transition, and ambitious change. I partner with leaders and boards to strengthen governance, sharpen strategy, and build fundraising approaches rooted in equity, accountability, and longterm results.

My work is collaborative and tailored to each organization’s unique context. Whether you’re preparing for a campaign, refining your case for support, or guiding supporters toward transformational investment, I serve as a trusted advisor from early strategy through implementation.

Leadership & Fundraising Impact

Over the past 15+ years, I have grown into senior development leadership roles across sectors, leading major gifts, institutional fundraising, donor engagement, and campaign strategy. I have cultivated and closed six- and seven-figure multi-year commitments, managed top donor portfolios, and supported executive leaders in transformational asks.

I’m known for guiding organizations through moments that require both creativity and calculated risk. During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, I led a rapid pivot to produce one of the first and most ambitious virtual galas in the sector—widely praised as one of the best virtual fundraising experiences many supporters had attended—and one that ultimately raised $200,000 through storytelling, music, and community connection.

I’ve also driven substantial growth in institutional and corporate partnerships, including increasing corporate giving by more than 740% in one year by strengthening impact narratives and deepening funder engagement. I help organizations identify earned revenue opportunities that align with mission, capacity, and sustainability.

Through this work, I’ve learned that successful fundraising isn’t simply about dollars—it’s about meaning. Organizations thrive when they can clearly communicate what makes their work urgent, distinct, and worth investing in.

Equity-Centered Philanthropy & Power-Aware Giving

I advise philanthropists and major donors in structuring gifts that align resources with community-driven leadership and longterm impact. My work is informed by equity-centered philanthropy frameworks that recognize the importance of lived experience, trust, and shared decision-making.

I help funders identify the right nonprofit partners, design multi-year investments, and set expectations that support sustainable, community-led outcomes—so funding empowers the people closest to the work.

Storytelling, Strategy & Training

One of my core strengths is helping leaders shape compelling narratives—through cases for support, strategic plans, and campaign frameworks that bring new audiences into the mission and inspire deeper donor commitment.

This work is grounded in both experience and training. I hold an Master's in Communications, Communities & Networks (MCCN) from the University of Washington, which continues to inform how I help organizations build connection, clarity, and community-driven impact. As a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and a Project Management Professional (PMP), I bring both fundraising expertise and operational discipline to every engagement, supported by a commitment to lifelong learning.

Civic & Governance Leadership

My work is also informed by deep civic and governance leadership. I have served on nonprofit and community boards for over a decade and currently serve on the board of the League of Women Voters Austin Area, as Board President of Open Austin, and as a Commissioner for the City of Austin focused on accessibility, inclusion, and equitable civic participation.

Organizational Change Management & Equity Practice

As an organizational change management practitioner, I help organizations strengthen not only their funding strategies, but also the leadership systems, culture, and values alignment that sustain longterm impact.