Member of the executive leadership team of a public enterprise agency overseeing maritime operations, environmental stewardship, public assets, and real estate development across five member cities within San Diego County. Provided executive oversight across Marketing & Communications and Parks & Recreation, operating within a commission-governed, multi-jurisdictional public trust structure. • Senior advisor to the CEO and Board of Port Commissioners on enterprise strategy, governance dynamics, and capital initiatives. • Contributed to alignment and public stewardship of $4.8B in waterfront redevelopment and infrastructure initiatives. • Oversaw public-facing operations including 23 waterfront parks, public art, and major civic assets. • Coordinated cross-departmental alignment among engineering, real estate, maritime, environmental, and public-facing divisions. • Navigated federal, state, and local regulatory environments and complex stakeholder landscapes across five member cities. Enterprise Impact • Contributed to 41% growth in regional economic impact between 2019 and 2024. • Strengthened institutional alignment and public trust during sustained scrutiny surrounding major redevelopment initiatives. • Built nationally recognized civic engagement and workforce development initiatives supporting long-term waterfront activation.

Senior advisor to the City Manager and Deputy City Managers for a mid-sized U.S. city. • Supported enterprise strategy tied to economic development, talent attraction, and neighborhood revitalization. • Chaired cross-sector task force aligning public, nonprofit, and private partners around cultural investment and placemaking. • Advised executive leadership during high-visibility public accountability matters.

Founded and led an international hospitality and real estate enterprise with full P&L accountability. • Responsible for enterprise strategy, finance, HR, legal, capital decisions, and operational performance. • Built and led a 40-person multi-site organization. • Managed complex budgets, regulatory compliance, investor relationships, and asset portfolios. Results • Grew to $35M annual revenue. Built and managed a $100M+ portfolio with sustained double-digit growth. • Recognized as the top villa agency in Costa Rica for five consecutive years.

Senior executive leader within a 10,000-person national research organization. • Led communications for agency leadership on high-visibility regulatory, scientific, and public accountability matters. • Coordinated federal, congressional, academic, and community stakeholder engagement. • Served as spokesperson for the World Trade Center Expert Technical Review Panel.

Recruited following 9/11 to support global public diplomacy coordination under extraordinary geopolitical conditions. Worked closely with Secretary of State and White House officials.

Led a 15-person professional services operation with full P&L accountability. Advised corporate, nonprofit, and public-sector leaders on governance, reputation, and complex stakeholder matters. Clients included Starbucks, Nike, Georgia Natural Gas, Oregon State University's College of Engineering.