The Juvenile Justice Program Director oversees the direction and management of juvenile program activities and staff and monitors the status of strategic goals and objectives, operational results, contract compliance, fidelity to best practice program models and fiscal management and overall program and staff development.

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As an affiliate member of National Alliance of Faith and Justice (NAFJ) since 2003, I have worked closely with community stakeholders and decision makers, religious institutions and leaders, governmental agencies and officials, offender populations, their families, and victims of crime. Among those offered are several demonstration projects, the annual oversight and commemoration of Justice Sunday, and three of the country’s most culturally competent and complete training courses designed to equip volunteers with specialized knowledge and training to mentor offenders, children whose parents are incarcerated, disruptive and violent youth, and to foster relationships between law enforcement and faith communities

Responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization. Other key duties included fundraising, marketing, and community outreach.Oversaw all fundraising including writing grants, researching foundations and corporations, developing strong donor relations for both annual fundraising and capital campaigns and implementing new fundraising strategies.Supervised a team of volunteers and part-time personnel to ensure the effective delivery of services.Built relationships and networks with residents and community groups to encourage their participation in agency activities and projects.Provided policy recommendations to City Hall on appropriate youth initiatives, issues and legislation relevant to youth leadership development.Investigated innovative models of service provision and identified priority initiatives for potential funding sources for community needs.

Leading with Conviction (LwC) is an advanced leadership training for formerly incarcerated, mid-senior level leaders with a specific and proven track record in advocacy and community organizing.LwC is a cohort-based, 12-month opportunity for leaders from around the country. LwC takes place both in-person through four in-person forums, and remotely through six webinars, executive coaching, peer coaching, and regular communication.LwC training benefits leaders by introducing them to the people and practices closely linked to successful community and regional criminal justice advocacy efforts, enabling them to take on greater challenges and to generate quantifiable impact in their work.In order to ensure that leaders are introduced to the skills necessary for decarceration success, JustLeadershipUSA has formed partnerships with Columbia Law School’s Center for Institutional and Social Change & Opportunity Agenda so that participants may benefit from their respective expertise in Community Building, Advocacy and Communication/Messaging.

Responsible for direct ministry to and with inmates, their families, institutional staff, and volunteers. Duties covered four categories: ministry, volunteers, administration, and community relations. This was accomplished by providing counsel, planning programs, supervising volunteers, and engaging the local community. Additional duties:Counsel inmates, their families, institutional staff, and volunteers.Make regular rounds through the detention center and correctional center.Plan, organize, and direct programs including, Bible studies, family days, Prison Fellowship Retreats, and outside speakers. Plan, schedule and coordinate worship services.Assist institutional officials with issues that affect human relations and morale.Plan, lead, host, and coordinate Bible studies.Assist the continued establishment and nurturing of the transition services ministry.