I met my boss, Bob Abernethy, through my alma mater, Davidson College, where he’s a major donor.

Since joining his team, I’ve done a little bit of everything. Day to day, I wear a lot of hats. I touch everything, from helping select a new audit firm for our nonprofit through an RFP process to stepping in as interim construction superintendent for a $35+ million residential project during pre-construction, demolition, and earthwork. I serve as the point of contact for several D.C.-based think tanks like the Atlantic Council, Brookings, and New America, and manage communications around major philanthropic efforts, including overseeing the execution of a $25 million gift to Davidson College for a library renovation.

I’ve worked on tasks such as compiling content for three new websites and creating a nonprofit pitch book, facilitating an entity name change through the California Secretary of State, and updating an audit of an 800-piece art collection. I also assist with real estate search and acquisition, nonprofit budget planning, recruiting new hires, and the occasional personal task, like hiring a pool boy for my boss’s residence or driving my boss to his appointments. No task is too big or too small.

While this job is definitely unconventional, I have learned so much under Bob’s mentorship and made incredible connections by his side.

Check out this 4-day party and speaker series we put on for Bob's 85th Birthday