SCOPE: Strategy Creation & Execution | External Affairs | Advocacy | Partnership & Resource Development

SCOPE: Public Policy | Advocacy | Community Development | Program Management| Data Collection & Analysis | Networking | Strategy Creation & Execution | Resource Development | Youth Development | Evidence-Based Community Health | FundraisingKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:✓ Played a crucial role in passing a family-support law: planned and executed a grassroots advocacy strategy which established safe places for families to bring their school-aged children during disaster declarations, allowing parents to work and companies to continue business during the COVID crisis.✓ Garnered $1M+ in financial support in just over one year by driving fundraising efforts, supporting local- and state-level collective impact work.✓ Advocate for public policy and community development advancement via data collection, interpretation, and presentation.✓ Built and continue to cultivate positive relationships with state and national partners.✓ Accelerate strategic goals through forming local and state coalitions.✓ Secure resources to progress youth development and evidence-based community health intervention programs.

SCOPE: Program Management | Grant Funding | Health Advocacy | Networking | Community Outreach | Educational ProgramsKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:✓ Promoted to build on the success of the grant funding initiative and expand health advocacy efforts.✓ Connected underinsured residents with health and wellness resources, and generated approximately $15K in revenue by negotiating with Indiana's largest Medicare provider to launch a statewide membership pilot program.✓ Acquired the Indiana YMCA Youth & Government Program, a year-long experiential learning program for 7th-12th grade students teaching about democracy, and expanded the program by partnering with a university, growing delegations by 300% in only three years, the largest programmatic growth in a decade.✓ Met resident health needs through identifying health issues affecting communities and strategizing programs.✓ Analyzed programmatic impact and executed plans to expand state programs.

SCOPE: Child Health Advocacy | Public Policy | Grant Funding | Program AdministrationKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:✓ Established five cross-sector community-level coalitions statewide which developed and executed policies promoting healthy eating and physical activity by directing a grant funding initiative.✓ Garnered positive publicity for YMCAs among communities and community leaders, and leveraged the renown of YMCAs to bring attention to child health issues.✓ Influenced and managed change efforts spanning policy, systems, and environment to promote good health and reduce childhood obesity.✓ Formulated a proactive approach to adverse public policies, reducing negative impact to child health.

SCOPE: Public Outreach & Communication | Community Relations | Lobbying | Community Projects & Programs | Financial AdvocacyKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:✓ Facilitated access to financial products and services for 200+ residents via financial education by heading the Bank on Fort Wayne initiative.✓ Marshaled the city's first diversity supplier policy through the legislative process.✓ Identified financial resources to overcome fiscal challenges and budget issues as a member of the Fiscal Policy Task Force.✓ Represented the Administration with poise and professionalism while liaising with business and community leaders, legislators, and the media.✓ Prioritized consistent messaging and coordinated policy processes across municipal departments.✓ Advanced lobbying efforts, managed contract lobbyists, and furthered business community projects and programs.

SCOPE: Public Outreach & Communication | Community Relations | Relationship-Building | Electronic NetworkingKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:✓ Developed an online solution facilitating information-sharing and planning within and between neighborhoods in collaboration with a colleague, thereby increasing constituent satisfaction.✓ Connected with community leaders individually to bolster relationships and cultivate trust among skeptical constituents spanning 200+ neighborhood associations.✓ Led neighborhood initiatives and organized multiple recurring meetings to identify and resolve issues.

SCOPE: Legislation | Public Outreach & Communications | Community Relations | Relationship-BuildingKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:✓ Directed regional public affairs across 12 counties by tracking, researching, analyzing, and evaluating proposed federal legislation.✓ Served as the African American Outreach Coordinator from 2009 – 2010, facilitating meaningful dialogue among communities.✓ Developed and administered the Senator’s statewide youth summit, allowing the event to become youth-led and achieving a 70% increase in student registrations, the second highest student participation in the event’s history.✓ Spearheaded workforce programs, advancing the economic development and career progression via an annual regional Job Fair, Job Training, and Small Business Summit, attended by up to 1.3K+ participants.✓ Launched the first ever Grants Workshop, connecting 70 non-profits with crucial federal resources.✓ Briefed the Senator, municipal staff, and legislators on local and state developments utilizing clear communications.✓ Connected and cultivated relationships with community partners, connecting with constituents on an individual level to ensured they felt seen and heard.