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Lead and facilitate advocacy and social impact strategies including the operations and initiatives as a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).Implement community development programs and projects to address the financial needs of underserved communities. Conduct research, identify funding opportunities, and develop strategies to promote economic development and access to capital for individuals and businesses in these communities. Facilitate collaboration and partnership opportunities to maximize the impact of CDFI work and ensure alignment with community needs. Develop and manage a strategic advocacy plan rooted in outreach, support, and education that advances the credit union’s work in the community.

Seattle, Wa

Led and collaborated on the development and execution of strategic marketing and communications campaigns and programs. Partnered with internal clients to establish, develop and enhance strategic relationships and community partnerships that support hospital goals, strategies and priorities.Secured and managed sponsorships in support of Seattle Children’s (Hospital, Foundation, Research Institute); Chaired Sponsorship Review Committee; tracked, monitored and evaluated ROI on sponsorships. Directed, planned, and executed community education and outreach programs for the Seattle Children’s community. Oversaw community health grants and projects including, writing project/grant proposals, managing project schedules and timelines, and staff and contractors as necessary.Served on org-wide committees in the development of projects and programs related to community engagement, partnerships, and community health.Managed related people, partners, and budget.

Seattle, Wa

Led multi-faceted strategy promoting immunization and influencing legislative policy to positively impact Washington immunization rates including:• Immunization Action Coalition of WA (IACW)• Vax Northwest (www.vaxnorthwest.org)• Hepatitis B Coalition of WAAdvised organization leadership and related state and national stakeholders on immunization policies and trends. Expanded strategic partnership and collaboration across a diverse network of partners, providers, and stakeholders to build public-private partnerships and achieve coalition and program goals.Secured corporate sponsorships to support programming, outreach, trainings, and educational materials. Managed the development and execution of annual Immunization action plan.Doubled the immunization program funding and increased staffing from 1 part-time staff member to a team of six.

Seattle, Wa

Led planning, development, and staffing of the Community Policing Action Council (CPAC) and the Community Police AcademyIdentified and developed strategic partnerships across Seattle Police Department and the community.Defined, implemented, and evaluated programmatic goals and objectives. Managed recruiting and staffing for related programs.Maintained exceptional working relationships with senior leadership including the Chief of Police and executive management of the Seattle Police Department.

Olympia, Wa

Coordinated and developed components of a statewide program for assisting victims of sexual assault.Managed 60+ contracts with sexual assault service providers across the state.Led technical assistance and training to contractors on compliance, service delivery, and program development. Conducted on-site monitoring statewide.Staffed the Washington State Sexual Assault Services Advisory Committee. Produced a range of reports and proposals for the programs above.

Master’S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology