Blake Wrigley Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Program Specialist (Alumni Network and Engagement), Education for Nature program

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

-Building comprehensive strategic plan to engage Baltimore Corps' alumni network made up of 350+ members from 6 different programs-Creating adult education and engagement opportunities for alumni which include professional development trainings, career support services, social events, and community service projects-Developing communication strategies through newsletters, surveys, and social media campaigns-Gathering and implementing alumni ideas and feedback into programming-Collaborating with the Talent for Good network - a collective of 31 non-profits focused on creating innovative workforce strategy solutions to address social issues

Baltimore, Maryland Area

-Managed the organization's flagship Fellowship program, a capacity-building, race and equity focused leadership development program for adults working in public services roles in non-profit and city government sectors in Baltimore-Provided coaching and mentorship for 4 cohorts made up of 20+ Fellows which included regular check-ins, troubleshooting any work issues, goal development, and ensuring Fellows were staying on track with program commitments-Developed and revitalized curriculum to focus on racial justice and equity, Baltimore history, authentic leadership, professional development, and community engagement Increased impact of program by designing and implementing an equity-focused capstone project for Fellows-Successfully transitioned the Fellowship to a virtual and hybrid program while retaining at least 90% of the Fellows in each cohort-Cultivated partnerships and maintained open communication with Fellow supervisors Collaborated with Measurement & Evaluation team to create a Logic Model for the program, collect and implement participant feedback, and measure impact of program

Baltimore, Maryland Area

-Trained and supervised volunteers of all ages, provided resources, planning special events, and writing bi-weekly newsletter-Developed youth leadership program that included wildlife and conservation education, exposure to environmental careers, and professional skills development-Managed mentorship program for volunteers with disabilities, including collaborating with partner organization and educating volunteer mentors-Spearheaded effort to recruit youth from nearby marginalized, red-lined neighborhoods by building partnerships with local schools

Baltimore, Maryland Area

-Advocated for promotion of environmental health and justice in local and state public policy by developing written and oral testimony for bills at the Maryland General Assembly -Supported coalitions and collaborated with community partners to advance environmental health and justice campaigns-Coordinated and implemented organization’s first Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign -Provided communications support by creating flyers, social media content, and fact sheets for public health and environmental justice programs

Baltimore, Md

-Coordinated high school program that focused on job skills training, environmental education, gardening, and neighborhood greening projects-Developed curriculum to include career and college exposure, as well as team-building and leadership development-Grew program capacity from 12 youth to 30 youth in less than two years-Built and maintained community partnerships for program recruitment and greening projects throughout Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland Area

-Case manager and mentor for Baltimore youth in juvenile justice system-Provided court support for youth and families; visited youth in school, at home, and in their neighborhoods; provided job search support-Planned and organized recreational and community service activities for youth Championed project to transform a vacant lot into a green space through community engagement and partnership with local organization-Co-created reflective, debriefing peer groups for AmeriCorps members that were implemented into organizational programming

Baltimore, Maryland Area

-Taught environmental education curriculum to elementary-age students through after school and summer camp programming in Baltimore City parks-Facilitated outdoor, experiential learning activities designed to increase environmental awareness and literacy-Worked closely with program manager, parents, teachers, and volunteers to enhance and improve programming

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Community Action And Social Policy, 4.24 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Honor Student; Social Work Community Outreach Services Neighborhood Fellow; Graduated with Human Services.

Human Development And Family Science, Counseling, 3.3 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Studied for a semester in Rwanda that included courses on peace and conflict, community development, African.