Built and deployed the complete digital infrastructure for KAC Chicago, a nonprofit organization. Designed the UI from scratch and implemented an integrated technology stack to streamline operations.

Technical Stack

• Frontend: Astro with custom UI design—fast, accessible, and SEO-optimized static site
• CMS: Directus headless CMS for content management, enabling non-technical staff to update the site
• Email Campaigns: Sendy + AWS SES for self-hosted email marketing at <$1 per 10k emails
• Email/Calendar: Google Workspace (evaluating self-hosted alternatives as we scale)
• Authentication: Keycloak for single sign-on (SSO) across all organizational tools
• Workflow Management: Kan.bn for task and project management to coordinate volunteers and board activities
• Team Chat: Migrating from Slack to self-hosted Zulip for threaded discussions

Highlights

• End-to-end ownership: UI/UX design, frontend development, backend integration, deployment, and ongoing maintenance
• Cost-effective: Self-hosted solutions (Sendy, Keycloak, Kan.bn) minimize recurring SaaS costs for a budget-conscious nonprofit
• Integrated ecosystem: SSO ties together CMS, email, and workflow tools into a cohesive experience for staff and volunteers
• Performance: Static-first architecture with Astro delivers fast page loads and excellent Core Web Vitals