The Senior Director of the McCarthy Center is responsible for advancing the strategic plan and overseeing all areas of work with the scope of the Center. In order to fashion a more humane and just world, the mission of the Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good is to educate leaders committed to lives of ethical public service by implementing academically rigorous programs, cultivating authentic community partnerships, and creating transformational experiences. In addition, the Senior Director works with Center staff to maintain liaisons with local community partners including elected officials, government agencies, private partners, community-based organizations and funders. Primary Responsibilities:•Supervise McCarthy Center staff, including direct supervision of the Director of Community-Engaged Learning, Director of Engage San Francisco, Director of External Relations and Program Assistant. •Understand, develop, and execute fundraising strategies to support McCarthy Center programs and operations. •Manage relationships with the McCarthy Center Board of Advisors, Committees and its leadership. •Assist in developing staff’s professional skills, e.g., presentation, writing, and evidence gathering skills. •Advise and mentor students in McCarthy Center programs and in relevant graduate and undergraduate majors. •Liaisons with local community partners including elected officials, government agencies, private partners ect.

Ensure that SFPD meets its commitment to work in partnership with the communities and neighborhoods of San Francisco and to improve the quality of life and public safety for all City residents. This role will develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions for SFPD’s community events, support planning, schedule/organize meetings and serve as liaison between SFPD and the Mayor’s Office. Lastly, this role will support citywide engagement with community and neighborhood organizations and associations, as well as ad hoc community and neighborhood stakeholders. Primary Responsibilities:•     Support, design, implement and manage SFPD community relations strategy•     Responsible for fundraising efforts for community events•     Support marketing and promotion of community initiatives, internally and externally•     Leverage existing community relationships and cultivate new contacts•     Establish partnerships between external agencies and private sector entities•     Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis•     Build relationships with community thought leaders to grow public safety awareness•     Keep a pulse on the community•     Serve on various Community Boards that promote SFPD’s mission.•     Enhance meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences.

•Manage collaborative relationships with community-based organizations, government agencies,etc•Responsible for the on-time and on-budget completion of the Don Fisher Clubhouse•Maintain and distribute project documentation including project plans, meeting agendas, etc•Lead cross-functional meetings and work with project team members to identify and resolve issues•Assist the President with overall development of the Don Fisher Clubhouse

•Project Managed Diversity initiatives in support of Gap Inc's diversity strategy•Created and updated department communication, including training modules•Lead site selection and assisted in negotiating retail lease agreements •Supported compliance measures for Loss Prevention and Corporate Administration •Completed statistical reporting to drive results for Gap Inc's succession plan

"Every group has its ultimate challenge, an experience that defines those who participate as the most talented in their field. Track-and-field enthusiasts have the decathlon. Whiz kids have the Odyssey of the Mind competition. Fitness freaks have the Iron Man Triathlon. And aspiring public servants have the Coro Fellows Program.”
 -The Princeton Review

Engaged in weekly leadership training seminars and conduct group interviews with dozens of leaders in business, non-profit, government, and labor
Collaborated regularly with eleven colleagues of diverse backgrounds to produce a variety of group projects
Completed five 6-week consultant level projects in government, nonprofit, labor, foundation/philanthropy and business sectors:

•Mayor’s Office of San Francisco•MapLight•
Out and Equal Workplace Advocates•Local 21 (IFPTE)•Marin Country Mart•Lennar Urban

•Responsible for the care, custody, safety, and welfare of juveniles detained•Observed behavior and conduct of residents in an assigned living unit•Prepared and maintained records and reports such as incident, behavior, individual, etc.•Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions

•Established and maintained program goals and settings that ensured the health and safety of members•Developed and fostered a positive climate for youth development based on the mission and goals•Provided direct supervision of program staff to ensure high standards of program development and implementation

•Conducted research and wrote policy memos on education, unemployment, and health issues•Responded to constituent inquires verbally and in writing•Exposed to the political culture and environment•Administered Pre-advances and Advances before political events•Represented Madame Speaker at events, reciting letters of appreciation

•Represented over 100,000 students as the Student Trustee•Assisted campus councils in addressing student needs, while working along with the Executive Board, local organizations, and Campus Deans•Provided bi-monthly written summaries to Chancellor on student affairs•Advised approximately 20 students a month and addressed issues such as faculty mistreatment, conflict resolution, and financial aid problems•Developed and facilitated a “Student Leadership Seminar” focusing on education, community, and safety•Created the Student Trustee Scholarship Award, which provides monetary support to 5 low-income and high achieving CCSF students every year

•Increased the teen population from 5 members daily to 60 plus members daily•Created interactive programs to increase member participation and interest•Promoted and stimulated teen membership in the department while insuring that every teen club member participates in a teen center activity•Conducted related programs such as Smart Moves, Job Search, Leaders In Training for Excellence, etc. •Supervised department activities and all part-time staff and volunteers.