Carolyn Leff

Experience

1. Member Board of Directors

   Andy Hull\'s Sunshine Foundation

   Dec 2011 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   ANDY HULL’S SUNSHINE FOUNDATION, Phoenix, Arizona 2013 to 2015Awareness, prevention, and encouragement for those contemplating or affected by suicide.Fundraiser | Media Coordinator | Board MemberMember of 12-person board working as key person for Foundation in all aspects of community outreach, including social media management, public relations, grant writing, fundraising, event planning, and development of partnerships with like-minded organizations. Coordinate ongoing fundraiser through Fry’s community rewards program and created relationships for percentage donations with Chompie’s and NYPD Pizza. Coordinate efforts with offsite marketing company for newsletters and marketing efforts.Selected AchievementsANDY HULL’S SUNSHINE FOUNDATION (continued)• Increased community awareness by leveraging connections, which resulted in multiple media spots, both on TV and radio.• Delivered $170 to Foundation and $848 to California Pizza Kitchen during fundraiser.• Helped to remove stigma from discussions about suicide by bringing awareness of topic to mixed circles.• Successfully lobbied and acquired governor’s signature on HB2605, which instructs the Arizona State Board to Education to allow suicide awareness and prevention training programs to count as continuing education credits.

Education

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Theatre/Theater

  1995 — 1999

• Grand Canyon University

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

  2010 — 2011