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Tucson, Az, Us

Tucson, Arizona, Us

Tucson, Arizona, Us

Consulting services in the areas of strategy and planning, board development and staff support through executive transition, enhanced communications, business operations, operations processes. Consultation for human service organizations looking for a partner in achieving or maintaining accreditation. Provides coaching and technical assistance in the areas of leadership, strategic planning, and grant proposal development. Reference requests are welcomed.*Preparation for CARF Accreditation. Provision of staff coaching, policy development and training related to preparing for accreditation in behavioral health and children and youth serving organizations*Consulting services in the areas of strategy and planning, business operations processes, database management.*Training and coaching in the areas of leadership, strategic planning and time/energy management.*Organizational Development. Alignment of board, executive leadership and staff with strategies to advance an organization’s mission.*Strategic Restructuring. Management of complex changes when external or internal factors lead to large shifts in the organization.*Strategic Thinking and Planning. Group facilitation to realize multi-organizational goals by bring stakeholders together to plan and take action.*Grant proposal development*Program design and development

Tucson, Az, Us

Responsible for applying CARF standards to organizations seeking accreditation in the areas of governance, administrative, children & youth programs, and behavioral health services across the United States. As Administrative Surveyor, responsible for coordinating survey logistics with the applicant organizations’ leadership, establishing effective and efficient surveyor teams prior to and through the duration of the survey, and reporting survey teams’ findings to CARF.

Lead the board through a consensus-building process to adopt its vision, mission and values. Manage branding for the organization and begin long-term effort to build visibility as well as develop community connections. Provide leadership to develop a new strategic plan. Build and monitor revenue and spending plans to grow the organization. Launch a donor giving and fundraising programs, diversifying the organization's revenue portfolio. Utilize my deep knowledge of and experience in various models of collaboration, prevention education, health promotion, and program development to support children, youth and seniors. Create and implement effective stewardship of donors. Provide day-to-day leadership and operations oversight. Develop internal processes for policies and procedures. Assess and build a strong and healthy workplace culture.

Volunteer position responsible for the overall operations of District 5500’s Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) program. Managed youth exchange activities within the district and communicated with Rotary International (RI), the district governor, clubs, and South Central RYE (SCRYE multi-district), and the US Department of State, as needed. In consultation with the district governor, the chair appoints the district RYE committee and defines specific responsibilities for each member. The District YEO manages and administers District 5500’s RYE program funds. Developed and ensured adherence to District 5500’s program guidelines and rules for students that comply with RI policy and US Department of State regulations.

For the Southern Arizona region spanning six counties, organized, mobilized and educated volunteers to build a coalition that promoted the Citizens' Right to Know statewide initiative, also known as Outlaw Dirty Money (ODM). Tracked all volunteers and petitions. Strengthened grassroots engagement and participation to empower community groups in support of holding government and private organizations accountable for policies and anonymous political funding that directly impacts Arizonans. Expanded the initiative's supporter base, developed sound organizing strategies, recruited and mentored community-based leadership, assisted with fundraising, running campaign supporter meetings, and facilitated training sessions.

Campaign Volunteer

Chicago, Il, Us

Under the direction of the CEO, responsible for an array of 26 support services and programs for more than 18,000 children, families and early childhood professionals annually across Arizona at eleven locations. Fiscal oversight of $13M, annually. Responsible for restructuring the Children & Family Services Division to define a cohesive scope of services, reorganize its leadership and reconcile its annual operating budget. Also charged with improving service contract performance outcomes and eliminating insolvent lines of business to stabilize the Division as a whole. Executive oversight for recruitment, training and retention of 320 personnel; outcomes monitoring and reporting; securing new grants and contracts funding; marketing and fundraising; and liaising with local, state and federal stakeholders to forward the mission of the agency.As Easterseals Blake Foundation's largest Division, Children & Family Services supports children, families and early childhood professionals in the areas of health, child abuse and neglect, parenting, child development and early education, mental health, and developmental disabilities throughout Arizona.

Tucson, Az, Us

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, this position cultivates and stewards mutually beneficial, long-term relationships with key leaders from a wide variety of community sectors at the local, statewide and national levels and leverages them to forward the organization’s mission and vision. The position provides strategic leadership in the development, resource allocation and oversight of initiatives that champion the organization’s brand. It shares responsibility with other Executive Leadership members for positioning the organization strategically with public and private groups to help diversify and shape its financial and strategic future. The position oversees CODAC's grant proposal application policies and procedures. This position actively engages in local and state policy initiatives.

Tucson, Az, Us

Responsible for administering federal, state and local grants and contracts for CODAC’s prevention education, family preservation and treatment services for children, youth and their families. Built strong, effective teams that generated measurable results for the Greater Tucson community and that captured more than $17 million in new funds for Southern Arizona to provide programs that help children, youth and parents better navigate life’s challenges and pressures.

Tucson, Az, Us

Tucson, Az, Us

Master’S Degree, International Administration

Bachelor’S Degree, Communication Studies

Bachelor’S Degree, Spanish Language And Literature

Minor, Psychology

Class Of 2018-2019, Leadership & Professional Development