Oct 2022 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos · New York, United States

• The Music Expression org, which sits in Charlie Hellman’s Music Mission org, is focused on empowering artists, aspiring creators and fans to creatively express themselves through and around music in new ways. We build formats that enable these audiences to share more made-for-music content on Spotify that create opportunities for people to interact, support existing cultural moments and spark new ones.
• As a GM I support product, engineering, design, data science, user research and data engineering functions.

Jun 2022 – Sep 2022 · 3 mos · New York City Metropolitan Area

• Left after 4 months to take on a dream role.
• Gemini & Nifty Gateway. Supported product and engineering teams responsible for Gemini mobile apps, website, and retail trading experience.

Oct 2017 – Jan 2022 · 4 yrs 3 mos

• Founder and Director of Product for Instagram Shopping

Mar 2015 – Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Dec 2014 – Mar 2015 · 3 mos

Aug 2013 – May 2022 · 8 yrs 9 mos

• Jan 2022: Director of Product @ Horizon Worlds. Head of Bridges to the Metaverse between Horizon and Family of Apps.
• Jan 2021: Director of Product / Head of Product, Instagram Shopping
• Aug 2019: Senior Manager / Head of Product, Instagram Shopping
• Jan 2018: Manager / Head of Product, Instagram Shopping
• Oct 2017: Founder / Head of Product, Instagram Shopping.
• Jan 2017: Senior Product Manager / Product Lead, Instagram Search & Explore
• Jan 2016: Selected by Kevin Systrom to develop Instagram’s first ever Product strategy for Teens. This was a 6mo role in addition to my role for Explore.
• May 2015: Product Manager, Instagram Explore Tab
• Dec 2014: Product Manager, Instagram Creators
• Aug 2013: Rotational Product Manager

Aug 2010 – Jul 2013 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Greater Boston Area

• The Bridgespan Group, a 501(c)(3) founded in 2000 with support from Bain & Company, works to build a better world by strengthening the ability of nonprofit organizations to achieve breakthrough results in addressing society’s most important challenges and opportunities.
• Bridgespan helps nonprofit and philanthropic leaders develop strategies and build organizations that inspire and accelerate social change. We operate from offices in Boston, New York, and San Francisco.
• Served as the product manager on "Conversations with Remarkable Givers" http://givesmart.org/Stories.aspx
• Took a 4 month externship to serve on Alan Khazei's senate campaign Sept 2011-Dec 2011.

Jun 2009 – Aug 2009 · 2 mos

• Every year this MBA internship program selects one Harvard undergrad to participate as the sole undergrad intern in the program.
• Was assigned to Mr Clean brand. Recommended a strategy for Mr. Clean to win in the Dollar channel, managed a cross-functional team to develop a competitive response model in preparation for a product launch into an adjacent category, created a $500k point-of-market entry program, and collaborated with agency partners.

Jun 2008 – Aug 2008 · 2 mos

• Contributed to the implementation of policies and programs to promote democracy and human rights in the Near East. Analyzed and edited Country Reports. Provided analysis to representatives of DHS involved in the adjudication of requests for asylum.

Jun 2007 – Jun 2010 · 3 yrs

• The Genocide Intervention Network is a non-profit organization that envisions a world in which the global community is willing and able to protect civilians from genocide and mass atrocities. Its current mission is to empower individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide.
• Served as the leader of the student-led national organization/division - STAND - which was made up of 800 chapters across the US. Directed a 10-person cross-functional Managing Committee, as well as an outreach team. Managed relationships with partner organizations, such as the Center for American Progress and Save Darfur. Oversaw the strategy, implementation, and management of nationwide STAND programs, policy campaigns and events, including a 1000-person student conference and rally in DC.

Jun 2007 – Aug 2007 · 2 mos

• Analyzed and evaluated membership surveys; presented data and suggestions to the Managing Committee. Planned the first annual National Conference for over 400 attendees in Washington, D.C. Managed a $100k budget.

Jan 2007 – May 2008 · 1 yr 4 mos

Jun 2004 – Aug 2006 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• Breakthrough offers high-potential, under-served middle school students the opportunity to participate in rigorous academic enrichment programs throughout the summer and school year. Students make a commitment to participate in the program through middle school and high school and in turn, Breakthrough provides many services to students and their families, ranging from academic enrichment to one-on-one tutoring to high school and college preparation.