Living CV
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
I am a values-driven professional dedicated to integrity, authenticity, and creating safety in every aspect of my work. I am a versatile professional with over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience, excelling in project and program management, organizational consulting, creative problem-solving, and content creation. As a skilled writer and communicator, I have a proven ability to craft compelling content, from blogs and educational materials to product descriptions and technical documentation, tailored to diverse audiences.
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​I specialize in empowering individuals and organizations to navigate change with confidence and alignment. My skills include strategic planning, wellness-focused consulting, integrative healthcare, and crafting innovative solutions that honor equity, inclusion, and sustainability. My diverse background spans business ownership, consulting, and coaching, equipping me with the adaptability and resourcefulness to thrive in dynamic environments and deliver impactful results.
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I am interested in collaborative opportunities for fractional remote work in consulting, writing, and program management in organizations with strong missions to benefit our local and broader communities.

Education
Masters of Science - Organizational Psychology
University of Hartford, CT
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Doctorate of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Pacific College of Health Sciences, San Diego, CA
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Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine
The Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley, CA
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Bachelors of Arts - Studio Art
California State University - Long Beach, CA
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Associates of Art Certificate - Broadcast Communication Arts
Diablo Valley College - Pleasant Hill, CA
CERTIFICATIONS
Fundraising Essentials Certification
NonProfitReady.org
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Grantwriting Essentials Certification
NonProfitReady.org
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Social and Behavioral Research -Basic
CITI Program
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Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
CITI Program
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Basic Life Support for Healthcare Workers BLS (01UU6MM)
American Red Cross
Certified Integrative Medical Hypnotherapist
International Certification Board of Coaches and Hypnotists
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Certified Jungian Life Coach
Creative Mind LLC
People, Program & Operations
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Calendar Management
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Client Experience Design
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Compliance & Accreditation
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Conflict Resolution & Mediation
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CRM & Data Tracking & Analysis
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Cultural Humility & DEI Initiatives
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Data Collection & Reporting
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Employee Engagement & Retention
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Inventory Systems
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Leadership & Team Building
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Logistics & Operations Management
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Multitasking & Adaptability
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Office Management
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Program Coordination
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Project Management
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Safety & Facilities Coordination
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Scheduling & Staffing
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Stakeholder Engagement
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Supervision & Mentorship
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Timeline & Workflow Optimization
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Training & Facilitation
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Volunteer & Staff Coordination
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Written Communication
Development & Events
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Budgeting & Reporting
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Community & Stakeholder Engagement
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Donor Cultivation & Stewardship
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End-to-End Event Execution
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Event Production & Logistics
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Fundraising Strategy
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Grant Writing & Management
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Marketing & Audience Engagement
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Performance & Impact Evaluation
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Post-Event Evaluation & Reporting
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Program Development & Optimization
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Recognition & Retention Strategies
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Risk Management & Compliance
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Sponsorship Acquisition
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Strategic Volunteer Recruitment & Retention
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Talent & Speaker Coordination
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Vendor & Sponsor Relations
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Volunteer Management
Creative & Writing
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Academic & Professional Writing
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Adobe Photoshop
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Content Marketing & Creation
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Copywriting
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Email Marketing
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Google Ads Marketing
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Graphic Design
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Marketing Strategy
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Photography
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Presentation & Course Preparation
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Public Relations
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Public Speaking
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SEO Writing
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Social Media Management
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Technical Medical Writing
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Video Production
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Website Development (Wix, Weebly, WordPress)
Tools & Technical Skills
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360° Feedback Tools
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Canva
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ClickBid
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Constant Contact
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Data Analytics
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Employee Engagement Surveys & Analysis
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Eventbrite
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Excel / Google Sheets
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Google Analytics
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Google Workspace
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Gusto
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Hootsuite / Buffer
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Instagram/Facebook Ads Manager
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Job Analysis & Role Design
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Learning Management Systems (LMS)
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Mailchimp
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Organizational Development Strategies
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Performance Review Systems
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QuickBooks
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Slack
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Square
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Survey Tools
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Trello
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Training Needs Assessment
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Video Conferencing Platforms (
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Website CMS Management (WordPress, Wix, Weebly)
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Workplace Climate & Culture Audits
Experience
2025 - Contract
Coalition on Homelessness, San Francisco
Art Auction Coordinator
Spearheaded the planning and production of the 25th Annual Art Auction, the organization's cornerstone fundraising event. Transformed inherited disarray into a successful, donor-centric, community-driven event.
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Cultivated and managed relationships with 90+ local artists and community donors to secure art, raffle prizes, and in-kind donations.
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Repaired strained relationships with artists and vendors from prior years through clear communication, transparency, and follow-up.
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Designed and executed outreach and promotional strategies to increase visibility, donations, and community engagement.
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Created SOPs and event documentation to ensure continuity, knowledge transfer, and sustainable event operations.
2010 - Current
Lion’s Heart Acupuncture & Wellness Inc, Oakland, CA
CEO, Operations Director
​Managed all facets of business operations, from program development to compliance. Utilized strong writing skills and creative campaigns to navigate the challenges of the acupuncture and wellness industry, ensuring long-term sustainability.
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Business Operations & Management
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Owned and operated a successful hybrid acupuncture and hypnotherapy practice
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Oversaw and implemented all aspects of operations.
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Project Management
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​ Develop and complete all business development-related tasks and operations.
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Team Management
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Hire, supervise, and support a team of 1 employee and two interns.
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Oversaw scheduling, performance monitoring, and training to maintain high standards of patient care.
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Offer regular feedback, address team challenges, and foster a collaborative environment to enhance productivity and professional development.
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Client Relationship Management
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​​Ongoing client relationship building and management through follow-up communication, clear guidance around treatment protocols and outcomes, and addressing client concerns as needed.
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HIPAA, Risk & Compliance
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​Ensure clinic and business practices are fully licensed and permitted with local health departments and other legislative bodies for healthcare practice.
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​Managed all government and health department compliance needs.
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Ongoing attention to patient privacy and HIPAA compliance. ​
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Scheduling
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​Maintain an accurate online scheduling system and schedule patient appointments, staff shifts, and time off.
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Arrange meetings, travel, and other business-related events.
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Marketing & Client Acquisition
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Create, develop, and deploy print, online, and social media marketing campaigns. Created and secured publicity events and interviews through press releases, Qwoted, Connectively, and direct reporter relationships.
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Created and managed the company websites with ongoing updates on Weebly, WordPress & Wix
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Created SEO target-rich content to secure #1 Google rankings on multiple blog posts.
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Managed & created content for social media, including Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Lemon8
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Successfully managed and grew client mailing list using Mailchimp and Constant Contact.
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Managed Google Ads campaigns and secured contractors to assist in data analytics of success rates.
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Monitored and responded to online reviews on platforms such as Google and Yelp
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Developed and implemented print, online, and social media marketing campaigns
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Coordinated publicity efforts, securing events and interviews in prominent local & national media.
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Managed online scheduling systems, coordinating patient appointments, staff shifts, and time off.
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Built and maintained strong client relationships to ensure ongoing satisfaction and retention.
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Oversaw licensing and compliance with local health departments and legislative requirements.
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Provide interviews for expert commentary, podcasts, and input on articles.
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Copywriting, blog writing, and technical healthcare writing
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​Write and edit articles, blog postings, and literature for medical journals. ​​
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Acupuncture Practice and Direct Patient Care
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​Employ Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern acupuncture techniques to treat patients for current ailments and complaints
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Provided acupuncture, consultations, expectation management, activities of daily living, nutrition, and herbal consultations.
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Specialization in sports medicine, pain management, stress, trauma, mental health, women’s health, neurological disorders, pediatrics, and end-of-life care.
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2020 - Current
Courage to Transform
CEO, Transformational Coach, Hypnotherapist & Writer
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Marketing & Client Acquisition - Create, develop, and deploy print, online, and social media marketing campaigns. Created and secured publicity events and interviews through press releases, Qwoted, Connectively, and direct reporter relationships.
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Provide interviews for expert commentary, podcasts, and input on articles.
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Scheduling - Maintain an accurate online scheduling system and schedule patient appointments, staff shifts, and time off. Arrange meetings, travel, and other business-related events.
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Graphic Design, Website Development and SEO - Create marketing materials, logos, graphics, and fliers. Created and managed the company websites with ongoing updates and SEO strategies through Weebly and WordPress.
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Copywriting, blog writing, and technical healthcare writing - Write and edit articles, blog postings, and literature for medical journals.
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Business Operations & Management- Owned and operated a successful hybrid acupuncture and hypnotherapy practice, overseeing all aspects of operations, including client services, marketing, advertising, media creation and branding, financial management and projections, and employee/intern acquisition and management.
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Project Management - Develop and complete all business development-related tasks and operations.
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Client Relationship Management - Ongoing client relationship building and management through follow-up communication, clear guidance around treatment protocols and outcomes, and addressing client concerns as needed.
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Hypnotherapy Practice and Direct Client Care - Provide clients with one to one life coaching and hypnotherapy services with an emphasis in trauma-informed care and helping clients bolster self empowerment and skill building.
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Special focus on chronic pain, chronic illness, terminal illness & deathcare, major life changes, sports performance enhancement, cult and coercive control recovery, religious trauma​
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2021 - 2024
California State Oriental Medicine Association
Professional Director, Events & Volunteer Coordinator
Directed large-scale professional conferences with end-to-end oversight of logistics, budgeting, and volunteer coordination, ensuring seamless execution and high attendee satisfaction.
Event Production & Project Management
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Led end-to-end planning and execution of annual 200+ person professional conferences.
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Developed and implemented project management tools that improved planning efficiency, team coordination, and event execution.
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Collaborated with multiple departments and partners to align event programming with organizational advocacy and mission goals.
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Developed project management workflows and data collection tools to drive continuous event quality improvement.
Volunteer Management & Team Leadership​
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• Recruited, onboarded, trained, and scheduled a team of 20+ volunteers, ensuring clear roles, performance accountability, and high-functioning support during events.
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• Fostered team cohesion and professional development among volunteers, contributing to improved retention and engagement
2019 - 2024
The Integrative Healing Institute, San Rafael, CA
Founder, Executive & Development Director
Founded and grew a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education platform, overseeing strategy, governance, accreditation, and full program lifecycle management. Led 50+ annual educational events and managed fundraising efforts to ensure sustainability and growth.
Nonprofit Leadership & Organizational Development
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Transitioned a for-profit educational platform into a fully functioning 501(c)(3) nonprofit, overseeing entity formation, program strategy, accreditation, fundraising, and governance.
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Recruited and managed a board of directors, facilitating regular meetings, compliance practices, and strategic planning sessions.
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Represented the organization at conferences, wellness events, and professional gatherings to increase reach and donor base.
Development & Event Management​
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Designed and produced 50+ annual in-person and virtual educational events, overseeing creative concept development, curriculum planning, tech setup, ticketing, and audience engagement.
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Secured in-kind donations and grant funding to support event logistics, program delivery, and organizational sustainability.
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Recruited, onboarded, and mentored volunteer and instructor teams using a trauma-informed, culturally humble leadership model.
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Developed scalable systems for event planning, volunteer coordination, and donor tracking to ensure continuity and strategic growth.
2023-2024
Tao to Wellness, Berkeley, CA Acupuncturist
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Employ Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern acupuncture techniques to treat patients for current ailments and complaints, including acupuncture, consultations, expectation management, activities of daily living, nutrition, and herbal consultations.
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Proper patient charting, including ICD-10 Diagnoses and CPT coding.
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Ongoing client relationship building and management through follow-up communication, clear guidance around treatment protocols and outcomes, and addressing client concerns as needed.
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HIPAA & Patient Privacy - Ongoing attention to patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.
2022 - 2023
Concentra, Oakland, CA Acupuncturist
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Employ Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern acupuncture techniques to treat patients for current ailments and complaints, including acupuncture, consultations, expectation management, activities of daily living, nutrition, and herbal consultations.
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Proper patient charting, including ICD-10 Diagnoses and CPT coding.
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Ongoing client relationship building and management through follow-up communication, clear guidance around treatment protocols and outcomes, and addressing client concerns as needed.
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HIPAA & Patient Privacy - Ongoing attention to patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.
2020 - 2022
The Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley, CA Clinical Faculty
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Observe and teach students in the acupuncture clinic during actual patient encounters
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Provide resources for treatment protocols, diagnosis, and how to handle complex cases
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Encourage creative thinking and diagnosis using different techniques and protocols in patient encounters.
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Provide needling instruction and examples as necessary
2012 - 2016
Opel Productions, San Francisco, CA
Senior Events Producer & Volunteer Manager
Led end-to-end production of large-scale events (200–5,000 attendees), managing budgets up to $500K, logistics, contracts, and on-site operations. Built and directed volunteer programs of up to 100 people while driving fundraising success and digital marketing.
Event Production & Operations Management
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Produced and managed large-scale events (200–5,000 attendees), overseeing full production lifecycle including budgeting (up to $500K), venue sourcing, talent booking, logistics, and on-site operations.
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Coordinated all aspects of live event operations, including ticketing systems, security, vendor relations, VIP services, and real-time troubleshooting to ensure seamless event execution.
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Managed full-cycle production: creative theme development, permitting, booking, vendor coordination, and real-time troubleshooting.
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Negotiated contracts and managed compliance with city and venue regulations to reduce risk and protect organizational interests
Volunteer Management & Team Leadership​
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Directed recruitment, training, and scheduling for volunteer teams of up to 100 members, implementing systems that improved coordination and retention.
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Oversaw volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance, implemented and designed systems to streamline coordination and communication.
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Maintained volunteer databases to track engagement, availability, and performance, strengthening retention and role alignment.
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Designed backend volunteer systems, including shift scheduling tools and onboarding docs to support role clarity and accountability.
Fundraising, Sponsorship & Community Engagement​
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Created and executed successful sponsorship and donor engagement strategies, consistently exceeding fundraising goals.
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Built partnerships through community outreach and stakeholder engagement, increasing event visibility and financial support.
Marketing & Communications
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Developed and implemented digital marketing strategies, including copywriting, graphic design, and email campaign creation.
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Created promotional content for diverse audiences across online platforms, driving increased attendance and online engagement.