Provided programmatic support to consulting firm serving family foundations. Reviewed and analyzed grant proposals. Reported observations and analysis to decision-making committees.

Led team of 7 professionals in developing, delivering, and evaluating client programs across a 4-state, 17,000 member chapter. Developed long-range strategies and short-term goals to respond to client needs and align with organizational direction. Supervised: client education, long-term services, youth & family programs, therapeutic recreation, support groups, and peer connections. Oversaw multiple budgets totaling $750,000, which were managed within 5%. Key Accomplishments: -Led team through a merger with another chapter. During that year, the newly-integrated team exceeded 8 productivity and client satisfaction goals by 30-75% and fully achieved remaining 2 goals. -Selected as a regional representative on 2 national teams. Developed surveys, facilitated meetings to gather regional feedback, and made recommendations on national strategy. -Provided regional leadership as Chair of a 7-chapter work team that increased efficiency and effectiveness of key programs region-wide. -Developed volunteer-initiated program model to increase programming while reducing costs; pilot programs exceeded goals in attendance, client satisfaction, and expense reduction. -Primary author of successful grant application to fund further development and evaluation of volunteer-initiated program model.

Provided leadership for programs serving people impacted by MS. Developed and implemented youth and family programs. Supervised 3 team members responsible for therapeutic recreation, support groups, and mentor programs. Developed and managed budgets totaling $400,000 within 5%.

Directed therapeutic home-visiting program serving first-time parents experiencing significant life stressors and their infants/young children. Supervised 6-member interdisciplinary (psychology, social work, public health) home-visiting team. Managed contract negotiation, outcome measures, and financial reporting to Hennepin County. Developed and managed $500,000 budget within 5%.

Directed training and consultation program for professionals working with young children and families. Led 6-member interdisciplinary, inter-agency training team. Facilitated ongoing evolution of program, including the development of curriculum and program evaluation measures. Developed and managed $70,000 budget within 5%.