Abbe Ewell Longstein Email & Phone Number

Fort Collins, CO, US

• Support employee life-cycle and manage team members during execution of complex pilot programs
• Drive innovation and explore unique opportunities to advance playspace equity with climate-forward elements
• Operationalize innovative project offerings to increase capacity, improve outcomes, and position for replication
• Co-lead Nature Everywhere initiative in collaboration with Children & Nature Network and the National League of Cities

• Managed complex partnerships with internal and external collaborators to deliver first-ever results that drive mission forward to end playspace inequity through the KABOOM! 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity

• Supervised direct reports on execution of application reviews, selection and ongoing technicalassistance for community partner grantees; routinely refine processes to ensure equity
• Led cross-functional teams of 8-12 to execute large-scale initiatives addressing playspaceinequities
• Oversaw portfolio of 150 community partner relationships annually; including program design,implementation oversight, problem-solving, communications, evaluation, strategy andcollaboration on renewal; total value $5M
• Led Play Everywhere program design and long-term strategy by creating adaptive programmodels that are responsive to community needs, interest from cities, foundations and corporatepartners; support proposal development
• Coached organizations and individuals through the concept, planning and implementation of Play Everywhere projects against established timeframes and goals

• Collaborated internally to develop and implement programs that aligned with organization’s strategic goals and advanced work with cities
• Developed and cultivated relationships with key contacts in cities across the country to understand their priorities, issues and challenges, and determined how to leverage the expertise of KaBOOM! to meet their needs
• Advanced key public-private partnerships by navigating challenges to develop creative solutions and satisfy city-specific goals
• Served as interim supervisor and successfully led Playful City USA team through 2017 program cycle to recognize a record number of communities

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developed and delivered internal trainings; established department training plans, built educational series, and facilitated custom sessions with teams
• Oversaw recognition programs and culture activities to bolster staff engagement
• Led recruitment, hiring, and talent retention through managing position postings, coaching hiring managers, and directing new employee on-boarding
• Managed organization-wide internship opportunities by overseeing recruitment, selection, and on-boarding of interns
• Led development and execution of annual, 3-day all staff retreat (2016, 2017, 2018); provided direct oversight to logistics, session content, team-building, and event production

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Directly managed 6 full-time outreach team members and helped supervise broader team of 11, including overseeing hiring and onboarding
• Oversaw review of 500+ applications and aided in screening and selection process to secure 185 community partnerships annually for playground builds in high-need communities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico
• Developed and delivered ongoing training to immediate and broader team to promote technical and soft skill growth; refined and facilitated new hire, advancement and cross-training programs
• Coordinated creation and implementation of employee loan program and perennial internship programs
• Promoted to Associate Director from Manager (February 2015) after demonstrating ability to go above and beyond on projects and special assignments

• Created and managed staff development systems to promote investment in ongoing learning
• Designed and implemented training content nationally, including facilitation of trainings in 6 U.S. offices
• Developed staff surveys, training evaluations for learners, and facilitation guides for managers
• Supervised and mentored program staff and interns with onboarding; provided ongoing development support

Greater Chicago Area

• Managed afterschool programs at Chicago high schools to empower youth in underserved communities
• Coordinated service-learning projects to engage youth and promote positive community change
• Planned and lead students through the Trek for Knowledge program to Africa, Latin America and Asia
• Counseled Trek participants on issues of culture shock, personal growth and challenges in service work
• Coordinated in-country logistics and managed team budget of $6,000 twice annually

Consultant

• Traveled nation-wide to train leaders at university Alternative Break programs during weekend retreats
• Facilitated at week-long national Alternative Break Citizenship School conferences

Monrovia, Liberia

• Motivated staff team to encourage efficient productivity and advance organizational growth
• Coordinated volunteer committee members through the development of Peace Festival components
• Facilitated organizational-structure discussions and improved communication between branches

Greater Chicago Area

• Developed, managed, and led one-day service events for corporate groups ranging 15-150 volunteers
• Created direct-service projects addressing issues of literacy, hunger, education, and the environment
• Coordinated volunteer projects for 2 large-scale events and managed 15 project sites for each
• Expanded volunteer leader training program and trained over 600 volunteer leaders annually

Greater Chicago Area

• Tutored students (second through sixth grade) and facilitated group building activities, sports and crafts
• Developed weekly Girls’ Group (fifth and sixth grade) to establish open dialogues and a safe space
• Taught up to four middle school classes weekly addressing peer pressure and social skills

Ma, Training & Development

Credentials in Instructional Design and Human Performance Improvement

Bachelor’S Degree, Communication & Tourism Geography

Activities and Societies: Campus Life Student Coordinator, OTEAM (New Student Orientation Leader), First Year Mentor Program, Community.