DoD, Defense Healthcare Management Systems Modernization (DHMSM)Supported direct implementation of MHS GENESIS at several concurrent waves, working directly with the Sites and Services to assure continued success of its implementationDoD, Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems (JOMIS)Supported Acquisition team with briefing and communications support to help translate the programmatic needs to leadership and other decision-making authorities;Produced drafts of… Show more DoD, Defense Healthcare Management Systems Modernization (DHMSM)Supported direct implementation of MHS GENESIS at several concurrent waves, working directly with the Sites and Services to assure continued success of its implementationDoD, Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems (JOMIS)Supported Acquisition team with briefing and communications support to help translate the programmatic needs to leadership and other decision-making authorities;Produced drafts of program Acquisition Strategy v2, Risk Management Plan, and Schedule Management Plan to support continued progress to reach Milestone BDoD, Defense Healthcare Management Systems Modernization (DHMSM)Provided direct change management expertise and execution in regards to the new electronic health record, MHS GENESIS, prior to and through initial operating capability (IOC) sites; supported both from the enterprise level and directly on-site; provided support in the optimization period to provide change and communications support; and, worked closely with Deployment and Acquisition teams to establish and fortify change processes through Wave Deployment and governance documentsInternal, Healthy Dose Video BlogManage the operations of an internal video blog, utilized as one of the account's leadership principle vehicles to discuss priorities within the accountDoD, US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC)Provided communications support to a key report recommending an approach on how to advance awareness of a treatment to Cutaneous Leishmaniasis; key support included a digital listening exercise and technical editing and version control for other SMEsDoD, John P Murtha Cancer Center (MCC)Designed the Marketing & Communications Plan for MCC's two-day Metastatic Cancer Research Seminar that brought together military and civilian cancer experts in a publicly accessible forum to present testimonies aimed at accelerating clinical and practical metastatic cancer research Show less

- Management - An integral part of the three-person management team of CHI, Ascencio reports to the Board of Directors and works in collaboration with other executive staff and the Board of Directors to CHI's fundraising, communications, and policy programs, online and offline marketing campaigns and initiatives, and public and media relations. - Advocacy & Public Policy - Ascencio manages the in-kind advocacy and education vendor and has managed its Federal policy and strategy focused on… Show more - Management - An integral part of the three-person management team of CHI, Ascencio reports to the Board of Directors and works in collaboration with other executive staff and the Board of Directors to CHI's fundraising, communications, and policy programs, online and offline marketing campaigns and initiatives, and public and media relations. - Advocacy & Public Policy - Ascencio manages the in-kind advocacy and education vendor and has managed its Federal policy and strategy focused on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reimbursement rates for palliative care services.- Development & Communications – Expand individual base and expand the brand of the organization through both earned and direct media. - ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Created Social Media Structure and started a profile on most major platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Drafted first ever Development and Communications Strategic Plan. Drafted first few organizational videos and was able to quickly formulate an audience using social media presence. Coordinated two special events. Began the organization’s bill in congress, ChiPACC. Show less

- Leadership & Management – Develop, maintain, coach, and support the Board of Directors as they govern the needs of the organization. Ensure ongoing program excellence, a rigorous program evaluation, and a consistent quality of finance, administration, fundraising, communications, and systems.- Development & Communications – Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and regional expansion while simultaneously retiring building debt… Show more - Leadership & Management – Develop, maintain, coach, and support the Board of Directors as they govern the needs of the organization. Ensure ongoing program excellence, a rigorous program evaluation, and a consistent quality of finance, administration, fundraising, communications, and systems.- Development & Communications – Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and regional expansion while simultaneously retiring building debt. Deepen and refine all aspects of communications with the goal of creating a stronger brand. - Advocacy & Public Policy – build partnerships in new markets, establishing relationships with potential funders, and political and community leaders that will help build program replication. Established new Advocacy and Public Policy program that focused on providing the Latino voice in several national and state/local issues – focused primarily on expanding NBCCEDP programs and Medicaid expansion in Virginia. Completed several state and congressional lobby days all that had at least ten clients show.- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Expanded services to children; geographically expanded into Prince William; 49 private, 3 state/local, and 4 federal proposals; 2 big fundraisers both which broke records; 7 national and several local news stories; increased small cap donations by 48%; redesigned the website; moved offices, reduced occupancy expenses; created a strategic plan and logic model for advocacy; setup a quality control mechanism; 2 scientific conferences presented our research; and, a research manuscript got published. Show less

- Grant Maintenance & Proposal Development – Oversees the organization’s grants & contracts multi-million dollar portfolio. Works with financial staff and relevant Program and Policy staffs to develop accurate program narratives, budgets, and financial information, and assures that all backup information is updated accordingly. Total portfolio is around $20 million. Coordinates all RFP application activities, including planning, writing, document gathering, internal and external… Show more - Grant Maintenance & Proposal Development – Oversees the organization’s grants & contracts multi-million dollar portfolio. Works with financial staff and relevant Program and Policy staffs to develop accurate program narratives, budgets, and financial information, and assures that all backup information is updated accordingly. Total portfolio is around $20 million. Coordinates all RFP application activities, including planning, writing, document gathering, internal and external communications, and final submissions. - Research & Cultivation – Coordinates along with programmatic staff to identify programmatic needs and seeks funding opportunities available to match those needs. Two major initiatives, involved military families and families involved in the child welfare system.- National Training Institute – Head fundraiser of premier national conference, coordinates with local Host Committee in identifying and procuring sponsorships.- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Largest grant awarded $9.9M over 5-year period. Raised awareness of the conference with several local stories in Los Angeles NPR and local news stories. Show less

- Grant Maintenance – Oversaw and managed a $2.8 million funding stream across 12 government funders. Portfolio included a broad range o local county and state funders and Federal Agencies, which include: Health & Human Services (HHS), Housing & Urban Development (HUD), and Homeland Security (DHS). - Program Representation – Represented the organization at various public funding meetings and before relevant committees including several public policy organizations.- Advocacy &… Show more - Grant Maintenance – Oversaw and managed a $2.8 million funding stream across 12 government funders. Portfolio included a broad range o local county and state funders and Federal Agencies, which include: Health & Human Services (HHS), Housing & Urban Development (HUD), and Homeland Security (DHS). - Program Representation – Represented the organization at various public funding meetings and before relevant committees including several public policy organizations.- Advocacy & Volunteer Management – Worked with volunteer stakeholders to help steward the importance for support in our advocacy and policy platform. Show less

- Worked with partner organizations (Family Life Center, Seaton Elementary School, and the Mayor's Conservation Corps) to establish a community garden, which was to be donated to the elementary school. Administrated the program with the aide of three high-school age program interns that aimed at promoting science to inner-city school kids in the District of Columbia. (Term expired position, grant funding limited to only the end of the summer.)

- Grant Maintenance – Worked in collaboration with the Executive Director to send proposals and compliance reports to all private grantors. Created a calendar of activities and updated leadership regularly on the status of current and pledged awards, and researched opportunities for new support.- Supported the Foundation’s Board of Directors and provided the staff contact for the Stewardship Committee. Implemented, along with the Stewardship Committee, a donor giving level program and a… Show more - Grant Maintenance – Worked in collaboration with the Executive Director to send proposals and compliance reports to all private grantors. Created a calendar of activities and updated leadership regularly on the status of current and pledged awards, and researched opportunities for new support.- Supported the Foundation’s Board of Directors and provided the staff contact for the Stewardship Committee. Implemented, along with the Stewardship Committee, a donor giving level program and a stewardship plan that was approved by the Board of Directors.- Public Relations – Coordinated all public relations and community outreach efforts. - Special Events - Co-coordinated two major special events, an Annual Gala Dinner and a Golf Tournament. Assisted with donor communications. Show less

- Advocated and lobbied on behalf of the 115,000 students across the entire Arizona University System (UA, NAU, and ASU). Worked with the Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State Legislature, Arizona Governor's Office, and our Representatives' and Senators' to the US Congress. Chaired the committee overseeing the creation of the students' tuition proposal to the Arizona Board of Regents.

- Manager and chief spokesperson of the Associated Students' Speakers Board. Generated a $40,000 profit for the Associated Students through a series of 10 distinct paid admission programs. The largest of which was the sellout of a 15,000 person venue.