Billy Lim
@billylim
Community engagement leader with a track record of driving growth.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated community engagement leader with extensive experience in building and nurturing vibrant communities. My recent role as Regional Organizing Director for The Wisco Project allowed me to lead a team that achieved a remarkable 600% growth in engagement rates, demonstrating my ability to connect with diverse audiences and foster meaningful interactions.
Previously, as a Senior Community Engagement Manager at MongoDB, I was instrumental in quadrupling the Champions community size, exceeding recruitment goals and enhancing gender diversity. My passion for community development is evident in my strategic initiatives that not only drive engagement but also support leadership development and user satisfaction.
With a strong background in organizing and managing community programs, I thrive in environments where I can leverage my skills to create impactful experiences. I am committed to continuous improvement and collaboration, ensuring that community voices are heard and valued in every project I undertake.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Regional Organizing Director
The Wisco Project
Aug 2024 - Present (11 months)
Led a team of 3 staff members to build engaged campus communities, focusing on marketing localization and achieving a 600% growth in engagement rates. Increased community interaction rates by 600% in 8 weeks, generating over 1,850 user commitments and 235 active conversions.
Senior Community Engagement Manager
MongoDB, Inc.
Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Founding member of the Community Programs Team, serving over 700,000 globally distributed developers. Redesigned and launched the Champions program, achieving exponential growth and building community infrastructure from scratch.
Developer Evangelist (Senior Organizer)
Code for America
Dec 2020 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Led community growth for the Tax Benefits portfolio, scaling a technical volunteer community from 0 to over 200 members in 5 months with an 83% retention rate. Built Notion-based knowledge hubs and moderated Slack and Discourse forums for thousands of volunteers.
Associate Client Manager & Senior Account Executive
BerlinRosen
Jul 2020 - Present (5 years)
Managed client accounts and executed public relations strategies. Supported senior staff in developing and implementing communication campaigns.
Field & Digital Organizer
Organizing Together 2020
Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)
Engaged in field and digital organizing efforts to support campaign initiatives. Contributed to voter outreach and mobilization strategies.
Chair Emeritus, Board of Directors
Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL)
Oct 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Led strategic transformation initiatives for a leadership development organization, overseeing a 15-member board and supervising the Managing Director. Guided board approval of the organization's first five-year strategic plan and transformed board participation requirements to nationwide eligibility.
Programs Manager
Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote)
May 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)
Designed and facilitated over 35 community Census education and training events, reaching more than 1,400 participants across 28 states. Built partnerships with over 100 organizations, reaching over 175,000 distributed community members.
Coordinated Campaign Organizer
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Jun 2018 - Present (7 years 1 month)
Recruited, trained, and retained over 80 volunteers, achieving a 70-80% retention rate and generating over 23,500 voter contacts. Planned and executed over 47 events, reaching more than 2,800 attendees.
Program Manager, Middle School History
Success Academy Charter Schools
Jul 2017 - Present (8 years)
Facilitated resource sharing and peer-to-peer collaboration through virtual communities of practice serving 13 distributed school sites. As Lead Teacher, coached 9 Associate Teachers and achieved top network ranking on 10 of 11 student exams over a 2-year period.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Yale University
B.A. in American Studies, American Studies
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies with a concentration in Politics and American Communities. This degree focused on interdisciplinary analysis of American society, culture, and political structures.
Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business
Board Leadership Institute, Leadership
Completed the Board Leadership Institute program, focusing on strategic leadership and governance principles. This program enhanced skills in non-profit board management and organizational development.
Touro College Graduate School of Education
M.S. in Early Childhood Education & Special Education, Early Childhood Education & Special Education
Earned a Master of Science degree specializing in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. This program provided comprehensive training in pedagogical methods and inclusive education practices.
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