1998 - 2008: Executive Director, Public Charter School Center for Student Support Services.• Established and managed a unique not-for profit organization to assist DC charter schools to address children’s social and emotional barriers to learning. Current budget is $4.5 million.• Served over 50 charter schools in the District of Columbia. • Managed two successful Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grants for consortiums of charter schools.• Piloted development of school based mental… Show more 1998 - 2008: Executive Director, Public Charter School Center for Student Support Services.• Established and managed a unique not-for profit organization to assist DC charter schools to address children’s social and emotional barriers to learning. Current budget is $4.5 million.• Served over 50 charter schools in the District of Columbia. • Managed two successful Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grants for consortiums of charter schools.• Piloted development of school based mental health program now in 60 schools• Reduced truancy and violence through implementation of evidence base prevention, intervention and treatment programs• Secured approximately $64 million in services and grants over 10 year period• Developed and oversaw projects in teacher development, school mental health, parent involvement, and violence prevention.• Directed a staff of 20 to 35. Show less

1991-1997: President and CEO, National Association of Child Advocates, Washington, DC.• Turned around struggling national association.• Increased funding in four years from $60,000 to $1.47 million.• Designed and oversaw major multi-state programs of policy, technical and developmental assistance for member organizations.• Supported and strengthened Board of Directors and Committee’s;Supported State- based multi-issue advocacy organization on range of systems reform… Show more 1991-1997: President and CEO, National Association of Child Advocates, Washington, DC.• Turned around struggling national association.• Increased funding in four years from $60,000 to $1.47 million.• Designed and oversaw major multi-state programs of policy, technical and developmental assistance for member organizations.• Supported and strengthened Board of Directors and Committee’s;Supported State- based multi-issue advocacy organization on range of systems reform concerns.• Obtained grants from fourteen national foundations.• Developed re-granting program for national foundation• Built membership from 20 to 45 organizations across the nation.• Oversaw budget, bookkeeping and audit meeting state and national standards • Represented organization to other national organizations and built vital partnerships on issues of child health care access, welfare, juvenile justice, child welfare and early childhood care and education. Show less