Billy Kangas, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Ypsilanti, Mi, Us

Ypsilanti, Mi, Us

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Leading a great team to address poverty and homelessness in Detroit.

Michigan, United States

I work to support everyone involved with the work of making lives better through Hope Clinic. I work with the teams to align all the efforts being made so that they support accomplishing common goals. I move big ideas forward and develop systems to ensure things get done. I ensure all staff and volunteers are working out of their giftedness.• Led efforts that doubled annual client impact & financial support.• Developed EOS implementation and aligned teams around the vision.• Developed and implemented a communications marketing strategy.• Ensured seamless communication and a shared vision across all teams with 50 staff and 1,400 volunteers.• Managed a $3,300,000 cash budget ($6,000,000 with in-kind gifts).

Ypsilanti, Mi

I oversee the management of volunteer engagement, coordinate the community partnerships Hope has, develop media and communications strategy and strengthen relationships with the faith community.- In my time here I have developed key relationships with new Churches increasing both volunteer and financial engagement. - I developed and implemented a volunteer management system which has ensured follow-up with every applicant in a timely way and increased the percentage of qualified volunteers we get applications from.- I spearheaded a branding and communication effort which has resulted in a new brand/logo, web presence, and communications approach.- I developed a church liaison program which empowered key members of Churches to facilitate greater service and generosity.- I produced our video series, "Stories of Hope." Highlighting the impact of the organization from both volunteer and client perspectives.- I implemented EOS within the community engagement team.- I developed a daily media plan and donor funnel based around the "story brand" (SB7) framework- Launched a faith-leaders lunch series, which empowers pastors to develop their strategies around mission and discipleship- Developed an online orientation program and a virtual tour

As one of the three founders, I oversaw the launch of the business. During my years as a director, we were able to open our doors and become recognized as one of the best Coffee places in the country. We were published as a destination in "Where to Drink Coffee." We were also listed as the top bar in the state of Michigan by "Business Insider."As a director of the coffee program, I helped grow the LLC from opening day to doing seven-figure sales numbers in under two years.In my role as director of Cause, I was responsible for guiding the organization in its mission to end hunger; overseeing the partnerships with organizations, community members and educators in developing a broad coalition to end hunger. I also oversaw the donation garden, our grants, and the non-profit funding portfolio. My work was recognized with "The Beacon of Light" award.I continue to serve as a board member and helped oversee the sale of the business and helped lead the 501(c)3 through a transition to independence to continue the mission of ending hunger in Washtenaw County.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I built and maintained relationships with Catholic agencies and organizations, and coordinate with regional organizers to help build active engagement in parishes and dioceses around ending hunger. I handled the portfolio of major catholic organizational donors including many churches and religious orders as well as maintained relationships with major donors who had invested in our Catholic outreach initiatives. I managed and renewed grants that were given by Catholic institutions. I advised the development of curriculum and created faith-focused materials on hunger.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I was responsible for meeting with Students at the University who violate the Student code of Conduct. I determine appropriate sanctions and complete follow up meeting when possible. I was also responsible for probation release and review those petitions. In the case of serious offenses I helped prepare students for disciplinary hearings and help direct the meetings when they take place.

I was responsible for the spiritual formation of the members of the congregation in grades 6-8. In this position I primarily taught Junior High students. I met with the group two times a week and discussed the Bible and have fun with the youth. We also have occasional events and trips together. I occasionally taught other groups as well (i.e. High School, and Adult)

I was responsible for key formative initiatives to help guide the church into a new identity. In this position I helped to navigate the “University Reform Church” in Ann Arbor through a year of preparation to re-plant as “Grace Ann Arbor”. My role was to lead music and liturgy, as well as develop promotional materials. I met with musicians and led rehearsals. I also led the music and liturgy teams on Sunday mornings.

Ann Arbor, Mi

In this role I was responsible for training employees in the art of crafting great espresso and other coffee drinks for this shop as they were first getting off the ground. I also developed the coffee program, recruited new baristas, and built industry contacts for the shop.

Ann Arbor, Mi

I was responsible for the spiritual formation and pastoral care of the youth of the congregation. In this position I led weekly youth group meetings, as well as led weekly Sunday school lessons for the Junior High and High School Groups.

Ann Arbor, Mi

In this position I was responsible for the development of spiritual formation activities and the administration of mission trips and retreats. I worked as a retreat coordinator, assisted on mission trips, taught lessons on Sunday mornings and helped develop youth leaders.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Liturgy & Sacramental Theology With Scripture As Allied Field.

Master Of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Liturgy And Sacramental Theology With Scripture As Allied Field.

Master Of Divinity (M.Div.), Biblical Studies And Pastoral Ministry

Ba, Religion/Religious Studies