YWCA Delaware leads social change, empowers women, girls and their families and advances our mission by offering programs in the five key areas of Economic Empowerment, Housing, Racial Justice, Sexual Assault Crisis and Youth Development.

 Coordinated the Governor’s Basic Needs Closets initiative for the department, schools and national partner Developed and coordinated the Compassionate Connections Partnership of stakeholders to provide trauma-informed guidance to Wilmington’s priority schools  Provided support and technical assistance to district Title I coordinators  Provided guidance and support to Wilmington’s priority schools Represented the Secretary of Education on the following committees: Family… Show more  Coordinated the Governor’s Basic Needs Closets initiative for the department, schools and national partner Developed and coordinated the Compassionate Connections Partnership of stakeholders to provide trauma-informed guidance to Wilmington’s priority schools  Provided support and technical assistance to district Title I coordinators  Provided guidance and support to Wilmington’s priority schools Represented the Secretary of Education on the following committees: Family Services Cabinet Council ACEs Sub-committee, Wilmington Community Advisory Council, Child Protection Accountability Commission (CPAC) Education Committee, Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Advisory Council, Compassionate Champions Campaign Show less

Spearheaded the development and submission of the state’s education plan to comply with the federal Every Student Succeeds ActProvided special project support to branch leaders: presenting to high school students and staff as part of college access initiatives, reviewing charter school operations, reviewing priority school initiativesProvided project management support for the statewide roll-out of new assessment results, including creation of project management documents and… Show more Spearheaded the development and submission of the state’s education plan to comply with the federal Every Student Succeeds ActProvided special project support to branch leaders: presenting to high school students and staff as part of college access initiatives, reviewing charter school operations, reviewing priority school initiativesProvided project management support for the statewide roll-out of new assessment results, including creation of project management documents and internal document sharing website, communications to district superintendents, and coordination of translation servicesFacilitated the mid-term transition to a new Secretary of Education, including preparing briefing material for priority initiatives; communicating transition messaging to key stakeholders; and working with internal branch leadership to ensure alignment with 16 month planPrepared internal and external correspondence and reports, including weekly report to the Governor; created official agency reports, spreadsheets and presentationsEstablished tracking and monitoring systems for communications, increasing consistency and enabling improved tracking of outgoing communications Coordinated and produced weekly communication with district superintendents and school principals; oversaw redesign process for improved readability; analyzed data to understand social media usage rate and inform continuous improvement Reviewed Requests for Proposals for contractual services; served on hiring application review and interview teams Coordinated complex schedule for cabinet secretary including scheduling meetings with key internal, statewide and national stakeholders; balancing internal management and policy priorities with community and public engagement Maintained budget and expenditure data on funds assigned to and managed by the Secretary's officeServed as a liaison with parents, school personnel, general public, legislators, and other state organizations and staff Show less

 Cultivated and managed external relationships to triple youth program implementation sites and program participants and secure grant funding for youth scholarships  Hired, supervised, trained and developed 5 staff and more than 15 volunteers to deliver curriculum aligned diversity, STEM, life skills and college and career preparation programming for youth ages 11-18 Coordinated development of new training and educational programs aligned with departmental strategic… Show more  Cultivated and managed external relationships to triple youth program implementation sites and program participants and secure grant funding for youth scholarships  Hired, supervised, trained and developed 5 staff and more than 15 volunteers to deliver curriculum aligned diversity, STEM, life skills and college and career preparation programming for youth ages 11-18 Coordinated development of new training and educational programs aligned with departmental strategic direction Assured youth program operations complied with agency, local, state, and federal policies and procedures  Evaluated impact of training and educational programs for youth using observations and pre- and post-assessments and adjusted lesson plans as needed Prepared quarterly program reports and presentations for agency Executive and Development teams Supported the identification and cultivation of 4 additional sources of revenue to support program operations Ensured program curricula met state academic standards and aligned with the 40 Developmental Assets Prepared, submitted and managed fee-for-service contracts, grant applications and reports Provided individual and group college and career advisement to high school girls ages 14-18 Show less

•Develop program curricula and lesson plans for youth ages 11-18•Facilitate Life Skills program and workshops for youth ages 11-18•Provide college and career counseling and case management to high school girls age 14-18•Track progress of all program participants•Prepare quarterly program reports•Prepare grant narratives for grant proposals•Track and report use of grant money•Facilitate advisory council meetings with community members•Maintain and expand network… Show more •Develop program curricula and lesson plans for youth ages 11-18•Facilitate Life Skills program and workshops for youth ages 11-18•Provide college and career counseling and case management to high school girls age 14-18•Track progress of all program participants•Prepare quarterly program reports•Prepare grant narratives for grant proposals•Track and report use of grant money•Facilitate advisory council meetings with community members•Maintain and expand network of community and business partners Show less

Academic Programs and School Culture Committee Member

•Monitor indoor and outdoor facilities during high volume periods•Address member questions and concerns•Assist front desk staff and maintenance when necessary

•Select, supervise, train, and mentor a staff of 7 Resident Assistants•Facilitate staff meetings providing information and staff development•Conduct bi-weekly one on one meetings with staff members and supervisor•Work collaboratively with Complex Coordinator to create and implement training programs, complex meetings, and curriculum strategies•Manage staff programming budget of $1000•Assist students with their academic and social adjustment•Assist Complex Coordinator… Show more •Select, supervise, train, and mentor a staff of 7 Resident Assistants•Facilitate staff meetings providing information and staff development•Conduct bi-weekly one on one meetings with staff members and supervisor•Work collaboratively with Complex Coordinator to create and implement training programs, complex meetings, and curriculum strategies•Manage staff programming budget of $1000•Assist students with their academic and social adjustment•Assist Complex Coordinator with curriculum assessment strategies and implementation•Advise Community Council including recruitment, elections, ongoing training and managing a budget•Be a liaison between staff and department on the Hall Director Advisory Team•Discuss and address students' concerns, problems, and crisis situations with supervisory team and university staff Show less

• Be a resource and mentor to residents living in the residence hall• Provide educational, diversity, and service learning programs for residents to be facilitated by RA staff members• Be a member of the Curriculum Review Committee consisting of faculty, university staff and students• Chair the Town Hall Forum Committee of resident assistants• Be a liaison between staff and department on the Resident Assistant Advisory Team