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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

• Executive leadership and oversight of statewide Home and Community-Based service programs including the 1915(c) Medicaid waivers for individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and the Aged as well as the Lifespan Respite and Medically Handicapped Children's Programs. • Leads all DHHS HCBS waiver and policy creation including researching, analyzing, and implementing new waivers, regulations, and state policy initiatives using data-driven… Show more • Executive leadership and oversight of statewide Home and Community-Based service programs including the 1915(c) Medicaid waivers for individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and the Aged as well as the Lifespan Respite and Medically Handicapped Children's Programs. • Leads all DHHS HCBS waiver and policy creation including researching, analyzing, and implementing new waivers, regulations, and state policy initiatives using data-driven practice• Represents the Division in federal policy work groups and as the state’s CSHCN/Title V Director • Liaise with the Office of Legislative Services to identify the impact of proposed legislation on the Division, complete legislative reporting, and respond to legislative correspondence• Responsible for providing recommendations that result in the continuation of the HCBS system redesign with revised service definitions and negotiations with the federal oversight body – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)• Executive leader for the Nebraska Olmstead Plan including close coordination with other state agencies and external stakeholders to assess statewide progress on the Plan, provide for updates to the plan, and support the evaluation of the Plan as required by statute. Show less

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

• Executive leadership and oversight of statewide Home and Community Based service (HCBS) programs including Developmental Disabilities waivers, Aged and Disabled waiver, and Traumatic Brain Injury waiver as well as a Targeted Case Management waiver• Leads all DHHS HCBS waiver and policy creation including researching, analyzing, and implementing new waivers, regulations, and state policy initiatives using data driven practice• Provide management, leadership, and guidance to internal… Show more • Executive leadership and oversight of statewide Home and Community Based service (HCBS) programs including Developmental Disabilities waivers, Aged and Disabled waiver, and Traumatic Brain Injury waiver as well as a Targeted Case Management waiver• Leads all DHHS HCBS waiver and policy creation including researching, analyzing, and implementing new waivers, regulations, and state policy initiatives using data driven practice• Provide management, leadership, and guidance to internal and external stakeholders• Represent the Division in federal policy work groups• Designated state legislative Division of Developmental Disabilities & HCBS liaison• Responsible to provide recommendations that result in continuation of the HCBS system redesign with revised service definitions & negotiations with the federal oversight body – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)• Executive leadership to the Nebraska State Olmsted planning efforts Show less

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

• Responsible and accountable for the successful completion of highly visible long-term projects with statewide impact including Electronic Visit Verification and as part of a quality improvement project• Development, organization, and leadership of a cross-divisional customer support team within the State in coordination with third-party contractors including regular reporting on team performance and issue tracking• Creation of project documents, communication plans, and workflows for… Show more • Responsible and accountable for the successful completion of highly visible long-term projects with statewide impact including Electronic Visit Verification and as part of a quality improvement project• Development, organization, and leadership of a cross-divisional customer support team within the State in coordination with third-party contractors including regular reporting on team performance and issue tracking• Creation of project documents, communication plans, and workflows for short and medium term projects in support of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services waiver renewals and amendments• Previous experience as interim Administrator, including supervision and direction of a data analytic team to create data reports and analytic information in support of on-going operations and new initiatives within the Division and presentations to internal and external stakeholder groups as well as supervision responsibilities for state-wide quality assurance team of 19 with responsibilities for all practices, policies, and procedures as well as compliance with four Nebraska Medicaid Home and Community-based Services waivers Show less

Denton, Texas

• Develop and mentor professional customer service team to develop best practices in customer service and efficiency within application and business processes for portfolio of programs sending 300+ students abroad per year and as well as the management of a full-service passport office in compliance with federal personnel, operational, and reporting guidelines• Partner with leaders across the organization to identify, develop, and train on processes to ensure academic and financial aid… Show more • Develop and mentor professional customer service team to develop best practices in customer service and efficiency within application and business processes for portfolio of programs sending 300+ students abroad per year and as well as the management of a full-service passport office in compliance with federal personnel, operational, and reporting guidelines• Partner with leaders across the organization to identify, develop, and train on processes to ensure academic and financial aid compliance and support the assessment and evaluation of programs based on program objectives and customer satisfaction• Coordinate teams for the development of online and in-person trainings and orientations for incoming and outgoing scholars and students• Manage relationships with partner universities and service providers to grow and maintain relationships including supporting development of RFPs and MOUs and contracts as well as serving for a resource for on-campus colleges and offices looking to develop international opportunities• Oversee digital, print, and social media marketing budget and activities as well as basic HTML coding for website and CRM application portal in addition to planning, coordinating in-person outreach events focused on recruiting and relationship building with faculty and students• Respond to RFIs and RFPs from external entities to coordinate the development of new programs and opportunities including budget development, staffing and resourcing, scheduling, and risk assessments Show less

Tulsa, Ok

Formerly the Assistant Director of Global Trends and Diversity• Developed technology-forward processes to meet department needs using new and existing technology to improve efficiency by identifying persistent issues, building stakeholder consensus, identifying timelines and budgets, and securing operational and logistical resources for project implementation• Directed the Center for Global Education’s evaluative, assessment, and tracking programs through both digital and… Show more Formerly the Assistant Director of Global Trends and Diversity• Developed technology-forward processes to meet department needs using new and existing technology to improve efficiency by identifying persistent issues, building stakeholder consensus, identifying timelines and budgets, and securing operational and logistical resources for project implementation• Directed the Center for Global Education’s evaluative, assessment, and tracking programs through both digital and face-to-face processes to collect actionable data and evaluation to provide information and compiled reports for internal and external audiences including accreditors and funding agencies• Advised and coordinated study abroad application and orientation for undergraduate and graduate students in the colleges of natural science, engineering, and business and worked closely with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with credit articulation, health and safety, immigration regulations, as well as intercultural training• Assisted Vice Provost for Global Education in development and implementation of signature initiatives designed to support students including the development of international programs requiring soliciting vendors, budget development, risk assessment, and logistical and operational coordination and personnel development• Co-developed and led programs to Africa and Central America and acted as the responsible party for budget accountability and contract fulfillment as well as risk assessment and emergency response • Acted as delegate and institutional representative to multiple professional and industry organizations in the US and abroad and advocated institutional priorities as well as actively presenting at conferences Show less

Tulsa, Ok

• Co-coordinated the development and implementation of online pre-departure orientation to develop hard and soft skills necessary for students abroad including health and safety, financial preparedness, academic compliance, and cultural adaptation• Managed marketing and advertising budget and activities through print, digital, and social media to develop awareness and build support among student, staff, faculty, and community constituencies• Facilitated the Center for Global Education’s… Show more • Co-coordinated the development and implementation of online pre-departure orientation to develop hard and soft skills necessary for students abroad including health and safety, financial preparedness, academic compliance, and cultural adaptation• Managed marketing and advertising budget and activities through print, digital, and social media to develop awareness and build support among student, staff, faculty, and community constituencies• Facilitated the Center for Global Education’s tacking and evaluation processes as well as coordinate study abroad scholarships, both internal and external, including nationally competitive awards• Liaised with Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion to implement diversity initiatives at multiple levels and assisted with alumni programming in coordination with the Career Services Office• Organized annual conference focused on providing study abroad alumni with resources for post-program reflection and professional development as well as provide assistance in the areas of marketing, outreach, and exchange activities Show less

Brattleboro, Vermont

• Administered annual low-residency graduate certificate program for 30 participants including developing and administering seminar in Rwanda to assuring contract compliance and risk management • Provided full support for program digital, social, and print marketing and admissions through Salesforce• Assisted in development and implementation of an annual 2-week training program in Nepal for 60+ South Asian community leaders and 10-person faculty & staff team • Facilitated program… Show more • Administered annual low-residency graduate certificate program for 30 participants including developing and administering seminar in Rwanda to assuring contract compliance and risk management • Provided full support for program digital, social, and print marketing and admissions through Salesforce• Assisted in development and implementation of an annual 2-week training program in Nepal for 60+ South Asian community leaders and 10-person faculty & staff team • Facilitated program development and implementation of annual 3-week graduate training program for 60+ international scholars and 12-person faculty and staff team in Vermont• Participated in budget close-out and program reporting for multiple parties including the Federal agencies Show less

Brattleboro, Vermont

• Develop online resources for graduate courses in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation and Policy Advocacy• Provide classroom support for faculty and assist in logistical planning of field coursesCourses: Skills and Topics in Intercommunal Dialogue- Dr. Paula Green; International Policy and Citizen Advocacy- Ms. Rebecca Bell; and Initiatives in Peacebuilding- Dr. Paula Green

• Aided in coordination of travel and housing arrangements for 63 US and international participants• Assisted in daily management and technical logistics for 3-week graduate program with 63 participants• Coordinated with program faculty to create and distribute course materials • Facilitated participant program engagement and supported participants in extra-curricular activities

Brattleboro, Vermont

• Developed recruitment and fundraising materials for programs in Nepal, Rwanda, and Vermont• Facilitated US and international student matriculation and tracking for graduate and training programs• Assisted in coordination and technical facilitation of special events• Created print and digital course materials for graduate certificate

Crete, Nebraska

• Developed and distributed recruiting materials to prospective team members for nationally ranked forensics program• Managed team records and paperwork to ensure qualification for national tournament• Assisted in regional and national tournament travel planning and logistics for 15 member team • Aided in coordination of national qualifying tournament for 13 colleges and universities

Lincoln, Nebraska

- Managed front desk and attended to all incoming calls and walk-in vendors and clients at a full-service title insurance and escrow closing firm serving eastern Nebraska- Created and distributed training and promotional materials to new and potential clients

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Intercultural Leadership

Courses Taken Include: Program Planning & Project Design, Strategic Management, Data Driven Decision Making, Foundations of Intercultural.

Graduate Certificate, Conflict Transformation

Bachelor Of Arts- Honors Program, History And Political Science

Activities and Societies: Faculty Search Committee- Philosophy, Political Science Major Review Committee, Doane College Safety Committee.

Arabic Language, Political Science, And Conflict Resolution

Study Abroad through CIEE

Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Forensics League and Honor Roll