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Senior leader to one of the largest, most responsive community based organization in Toronto. In my role as VP I have led organizational direction, agency wide policy and procedures, public response and social action, managed problem solving for complex issues arising throughout the newly merged organization. Guided, supervise, and lead a diverse portfolio of Community Services and serving the City of Toronto with intentional focus on women' equity, anti-black racism, youth, Justice… Show more Senior leader to one of the largest, most responsive community based organization in Toronto. In my role as VP I have led organizational direction, agency wide policy and procedures, public response and social action, managed problem solving for complex issues arising throughout the newly merged organization. Guided, supervise, and lead a diverse portfolio of Community Services and serving the City of Toronto with intentional focus on women' equity, anti-black racism, youth, Justice, newcomers, Trustee Hub and grassroots organizers and support, food security, neighborhood planning. Show less

Foster innovation, change management, modernization of services, equity and cultural relevancy and effectiveness of services across 5 Community Service Departments, each with large multi-disciplinary staff teams, and complex funding portfolios:1. Community Development & Social Action and The Trustee Hub; (City wide, 25 Trusteed Organizations and organizational mentorship, Advocacy, Civic Engagement)2. Conflict Resolution & Training Social Enterprise (City Wide, Mediation, Professional… Show more Foster innovation, change management, modernization of services, equity and cultural relevancy and effectiveness of services across 5 Community Service Departments, each with large multi-disciplinary staff teams, and complex funding portfolios:1. Community Development & Social Action and The Trustee Hub; (City wide, 25 Trusteed Organizations and organizational mentorship, Advocacy, Civic Engagement)2. Conflict Resolution & Training Social Enterprise (City Wide, Mediation, Professional Training)3. Newcomer Services and Language Training (Language School – 13 classes, 2 sites, Settlement Services, Perinatal Services- 5 sites)4. Seniors Services (EPC, ADP, 3 sites) 5. Youth and Justice Services (City Wide Youth Justice Services, Integrated Care, Drop-in Centres, Arts and Recreation, Community Healing Initiatives – 4 Sites) Show less

Designed and managed six distinct Programs and Services serving youth who experience numerous complex barriers: 1. City-wide MCYS Extra Judicial Sanctions and Diversion Programs2. Young Women Support Services3. Anti-Violence Educations and Support Program.4. Full time Drop-in Centre for youth aged 12 – 215. Health Promotion Initiatives6. Replay Alternative School (TDSB safe and caring schools’ site) and Youth Educational Attainment

Working with community organizations, boards and government departments to:Facilitate the development of strategic plans, service delivery models, engagement and community development strategies. Develop and implement management training and leadership programs on Anti-oppression, Anti- Racism, gender equity, restorative justice, innovation and social responsiveness. Establish new governance policy and procedures for emerging services. Support the development of building and managing… Show more Working with community organizations, boards and government departments to:Facilitate the development of strategic plans, service delivery models, engagement and community development strategies. Develop and implement management training and leadership programs on Anti-oppression, Anti- Racism, gender equity, restorative justice, innovation and social responsiveness. Establish new governance policy and procedures for emerging services. Support the development of building and managing complex partnerships Show less

Evaluated city-wide TCH youth programs and recommended changes and improvement for the Corporation’s Community Management Plan using participatory evaluation methods and supported the transition to increased youth services.

Facilitated high engagement programs, community-based resource creation, violence prevention, community drop-ins, gender violence programs, young women’s health promotion programs, system change initiatives, harm reduction strategies, social enterprise initiatives, creative arts programs, youth leadership and mentorship programs reaching 1000’s of youth across the City of Toronto