Chief Of Staff
CurrentLSF is one of the largest human services organizations in the US, touching approximately 1 in every 50 Floridians per year and employing over 1,500 professionals with an annual budget of nearly $300 million. From 2010-2014 the organization experienced a tremendous amount of growth and change through its expansive services across the state of Florida. These services include: exceptional elderly and family services; life changing substance abuse and mental health programs; transformational… Show more LSF is one of the largest human services organizations in the US, touching approximately 1 in every 50 Floridians per year and employing over 1,500 professionals with an annual budget of nearly $300 million. From 2010-2014 the organization experienced a tremendous amount of growth and change through its expansive services across the state of Florida. These services include: exceptional elderly and family services; life changing substance abuse and mental health programs; transformational refugee and immigration assistance; and excellent children and educational programs.I was hired to work directly with CEO to develop a thorough strategic plan management approach, establish a long-term vision, develop 3-year strategic plans, implement a new organization-level decision making approach, and build project management capacity. Later added responsibility to run marketing and communications, development/fundraising, quality assurance and board affairs.During the summer of 2021 I was the Acting CEO during the current CEO’s three-month sabbatical. During that time I began the rollout of our new strategic plan that addressed social and justice issues; ensured effective annual budget process; managed and led quarterly Board meeting; and ensured agency resources were aligned to handle a significant program and PR crisis. Show less