Work Experience

1998–present
Plumbline Coaching and Consulting, Inc, Berkeley, CA
Founder and CEO

Providing training, facilitation, strategic planning, project management, evaluation, and coaching services to the nonprofit and philanthropic sector.

1997–1998
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, San Francisco, CA
Director, Public Policy

Responsible for developing and implementing policy projects aimed at improving lesbians’ and gay men’s access to sensitive health care.

1994–1997
New York City Department of Health, New York, NY
Director, Office of Gay and Lesbian Health

Responsible for supervising fourteen employees and overseeing projects designed to prevent the transmission of HIV and to assist members of the gay and lesbian communities in accessing sensitive health services.

1993–1994
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Washington, DC
Director, Health Policy

Responsible for analyzing federal health legislation, developing educational materials for the lesbian and gay communities and coordinating grassroots advocacy campaigns.

1989–1993
Lyon-Martin Women’s Health Services, San Francisco, CA
Executive Director

Responsible for all aspects of management and leadership for primary care clinic. Quadrupled the annual budget to over $1,100,000. Added eight new programs serving women, lesbians, gay males, bisexuals, and youth.

1987–1989
Berkeley Women’s Health Clinic, Berkeley, CA
Administrative Director

Responsible for management of this agency with a $500,000 budget.

1984–1986
San Francisco Suicide Prevention, San Francisco, CA
Interim Executive Director

Responsible for all aspects of agency administration and public information.

1982–1983
San Francisco National Organization for Women, San Francisco, CA
Program Director

Responsible for all aspects of office management, fundraising, and program development.

1980–1982
West Coast Women’s Music and Cultural Festival, San Francisco, CA
Associate Producer

Responsible for organizational management of this annual week-long music and cultural festival.