Emily Gray, Lcsw Email & Phone Number

United States

Baltimore And Chicago

Strategically positioned to direct all aspects of World Relief’s work across the US including refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, anti-human trafficking, English language acquisition, and asset development programs. Led the expansion of ministry services through a network of 18 (previously 25) owned locations and 50 church-based member locations, serving 75,000 beneficiaries annually.◘ Play an integral role as a key member of the Executive Committee to lead World Relief’s mission, vision and values while engaging and educating World Relief’s Board of Directors on ministry in the US.◘ Oversee, manage and comply with federal grant programs, with full oversight of funds in excess of $20MM annually along with a divisional budget of $30MM.◘ Direct 25 corporate-owned field offices across the US and a staff of 420 to steer organizational activities, providing direction and leadership to help them succeed in their roles.◘ Consistent engage with and raise voice for immigrants, through public speaking, writing and teaching on emerging issues affecting immigrants to the United States for churches, universities, and communities across the nation.Notable Contributions:★ Expanded Ministry services across the network from newly arriving refugees to services to all vulnerable immigrants. Directed the development of 4 new service lines and diversification of funding to support those services.★ Successfully grew nation-wide church and community partnerships to 1,200 with nearly 10,000 volunteers. ★ Drove private investment to more than double in US Ministries through local offices and centrally.★ Developed and enhanced ministry case statement used as the basis for program development, marketing, communications, and donor relationships.★ Restructured the US Leadership Team based on service to local offices throughout the network, adding key positions of Controller and National Program Director.

Wheaton And Aurora, Il

Maintained executive oversight of programs in refugee resettlement, employment services, youth services, refugee health services, English as a second language, immigration legal services, mental health counseling, church mobilization, and volunteer coordination. Established DuPage/Aurora office (Chicago suburban) as the World Relief US flagship office. Introduced a monitoring and evaluation program for measuring the successful integration of immigrants with the local community. Represented the office and World Relief to immigrants, donors, churches, and community. Served on state-wide Executive Council of resettlement agencies.Notable Contributions:★ Launched a highly successful private fundraising program that grew the income to nearly $1.4M in 4 years through the development of individual, foundation, corporate and church-based giving.★ Increased annual operating budget to $5.1M through program development and ministry investment.★ Partnered with academic institutions in research on positive immigrant integration with local communities.★ Developed and led outreach team that increased private fundraising by 5X.★ Significantly reduced leadership turnover and team cohesion resulting in program and office growth.★ Increased partnerships with local churches from 30 to 200 and grew active volunteers to nearly 1,000 per year.

Lombard, Il

First full-time director of a new hospice program, served as an integral member of the Executive Team with President, Director of Home Health and Director of Private Duty Nursing Services and CFO to establish organizational and operational strategic plan and goals. Notable Contributions:★ Maintained 98% patient satisfaction rating and 96% physician satisfaction rating across the program.★ Grew budget to $3.9M with operational surplus during tenure ranging from 5-18%.★ Hired and developed a multi-disciplinary staff including Registered Nurses, Physicians, Certified Nursing Assistants, Dieticians, Social Workers, Chaplains, and Bereavement Counselors.

Chicago, Il

Led the development of philanthropic programs for a foundation with $30MM in assets in areas of cancer care, disability services and entrepreneurship. Participated in development of a $5M portfolio in annual giving. Fostered partnerships with 3 top Chicago-area hospitals for cancer care.

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Bachelor Of Social Work, Social Work

Non-Degree Certificate, Spanish, Certified Bilingual Per Us Foreign Service Exam