Resume

• 2017

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

  Clinical Psychology

  The City College of New York

• 2010

  NYU Reynolds Program in Social Entrepreneurship

  New York

  NY

  Researched methods by which mediators of the 2006-7 Darfur peace process negotiated issues of accountability

  justice

  and victims’ rights

  for analytic report to advise ongoing conflict resolution efforts.

  Peace and Justice Analyst

  International Center for Transitional Justice

  New York

  NY

  Launched United States office of award-winning international conflict resolution nonprofit. Transformed organization’s global expansion vision into reality

  managing all aspects of complex startup process:\n\n• Directly secured $50

  000 start-up capital from diverse funding sources

  including grants and individual donors. Oversaw additional $300

  000 in direct grants to international partners in Congo

  Sri Lanka

  and Pakistan.\n\n• Incorporated and secured 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

  navigating sensitive international legal issues (Patriot Act

  etc.).\n\n• Established all infrastructure systems including accounting

  communications

  IT

  information management

  databases.\n\n• Conceived and executed energetic

  enterprising

  imaginative outreach strategy to build American constituency for peace

  including: “Peace is Possible” merchandise campaign

  “It Starts With Peace” multimedia campaign

  public interview event series

  “Peace is: Harmony” benefit concert series. Drew heavily on creative and design skills.\n\n• Led the Board of Directors in harnessing its talents

  skills

  and enthusiasm in fulfilling two-year growth strategy.\n\n• Managed day-to-day workflow of the US office

  directing consultants

  staff

  and interns with passion and eye for results.\n\n• Served with diplomacy and cultural sensitivity as primary liaison between US team and London headquarters office.\n\n• Represented Peace Direct in high-level exchanges with the United Nations and US Congress

  and at global conferences.\n\n• Executed all legal and financial duties including Board insurance

  IRS filings

  NY State employer obligations.\n\n• Stewarded finances responsibly

  ethically

  and resourcefully

  achieving goals within budget.

  US Chief Executive

  Peace Direct

  New Haven

  CT

  Taught vocal performance to roster of Yale undergraduates through the Shen Curriculum.

  Voice Faculty

  Theater Studies Dept. (Shen Curriculum)

  Yale University Careers

  New York

  NY

  Over four semesters

  taught voice performance to 35 NYU undergraduates. Drew on expertise and training in both the scientific aspects of voice production - with a focus on free breath energy and healthy

  balanced resonance - as well as the performance challenges of interpreting and delivering a piece of music.

  Adjunct Faculty in Voice Performance

  New York University

  Greater New York City Area

  Contributed to a wide range of academic and programmatic efforts including the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases.

  Researcher

  The Global Mental Health Program at Columbia University

  New York

  NY

  Awarded exceptionally competitive fellowship

  based at New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service

  to launch Global Humanitarian Advisors. Selected as one of nine fellows from an applicant pool of over 600.

  2010 Fellow

  NYU Reynolds Program in Social Entrepreneurship

  Greater New York City Area

  PhD training in Clinical Psychology

  The City College of New York

  The City College of New York

  Enjoy an active career as a tenor

  pianist

  accompanist

  musical director

  vocal arranger

  and teaching artist in New York City.

  Independent Music Professional

  Greater New York City Area

  New York

  NY

  Founded philanthropic-advocacy consulting firm that provides targeted research and analysis

  high-impact writing

  media production

  strategic planning

  executive-level coaching

  and a host of other consulting services to extraordinary individuals and organizations working to create a more just

  healthy

  and peaceful world. Current and past clients include the Newsweek/Daily Beast Company

  Adopt Change

  The Community Alliance for the Ethical Treatment of Youth

  Tribeca Enterprises

  the New York City Housing Authority

  Peace Direct

  Sing for Hope

  New York Insight

  and a roster of individual philanthropists and activists.

  Founder & Chief Executive

  Global Humanitarian Advisors

  LLC

  New York

  NY

  Implemented first year of strategic five-year restructuring and growth plan

  exceeding growth benchmarks across all organizational areas. Major accomplishments include:\n\n• Programmatic: Led expansion of Healing

  Community

  and Youth Arts programs

  forging new partnerships with The Bridge

  Health & Hospitals Corporation

  and YMCA. Oversaw expansion of active volunteer roster by 38%.\n\n• Development: Wrote or co-wrote successful multi-year capacity-building grant applications to the Ford Foundation and the Lulu & Leo Fund. Recruited leading institutional fundraising consultant and collaborated closely with Development Committee Chair in designing sustainable long-term fundraising plan.\n\n• Marketing and Communications: Authored organization’s first strategic communications strategy

  including launch of monthly newsletter and expansion of social media presence.\n\n• Financial: Built annual budget

  re-allocating resources to maximize value. Collaborated weekly with accountant and bookkeeper to steward finances meticulously and responsibly. Secured new insurance coverage; managed audit

  990.\n\n• Operational and Administrative: Led day-to-day office operations and managed staff of 7. Overhauled operational systems to improve organizational efficiency. Instituted culture of transparency

  collaboration

  and enthusiasm with a laser-focus on mission and results.

  Chief Operating Officer

  Sing for Hope

• 2005

  MALD

  International Relations

  Curriculum Committee

  Class Gift Committee

  Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

• 1996

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  History and Music

  Tenor

  Yale Whiffenpoofs and Yale Alley Cats.

  Yale University

• 1993

  French

  High School Diploma

  Bernards High School

• 1992

  High School

  TASIS England

• 1990

  Millburn Middle School

• 1982

  Postbaccalaureate Studies

  Economics

  Psychology

  Columbia University in the City of New York

  Tilford W. Miller School

• Research

  Program Evaluation

  Program Management

  International Development

  Leadership

  Editing

  Humor

  Non-profits

  Politics

  Conflict Analysis

  International Relations

  Voice Lessons

  Teaching

  Conflict Resolution

  Speech Writing

  Strategy

  Nonprofits

  Start-ups

  Board Development

  Capacity Building

  Neff

  Brian

  Neff

  The City College of New York

  The Global Mental Health Program at Columbia University

  New York University

  Global Humanitarian Advisors

  LLC

  Yale University Careers

  Independent Music Professional

  Peace Direct

  Sing for Hope

  International Center for Transitional Justice