Gretchen Chomas Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Canyonville, Oregon, United States

Assist the President/CEO and C-suite with communications, recordkeeping, scheduling, facilitating meetings, and general organizational managementSupport the puppy raising program at our sister organization at headquarters through outreach and assisting with classesSupport staff, PPH wide, day to day with operations and HR related needsEnsure compliance on mandatory trainings, paperworkAssist with community events and outreach at headquartersTrack the data for the dog program and working to implement Dog and Client Tracker in SalesforceAssist the dog program in development and improvement of the Puppy Parent Program, database, and other projects as neededEvaluate current processes and present alternates to reduce costs and improve efficiencyServing on the marketing committee, developing, and ordering apparel and merchandise for all 7 sites Partner with vendors and placing large orders for sites as neededSet up insurance for vehicles and facilitiesEnsure that safety plans are in place at each site and that monthly safety checks are being completedRecruit, advertising, and scheduling interviews for potential employeesOnboard new employees on the operations sideSchedule and communicating with outside vendors for Salesforce, the website, and general ITOrganiz and updating the shared drive, policies, and proceduresAssist in the Puppy Department as needed- volunteer recruitment, puppy socialization, ENS, vet appointments, short term fostering,development, marketing and event planningSite visits; operations and assessing Service Dogs in Training

San Diego, California, United States

Provide group classes, team training, and individual coaching for 52 incarcerated trainers who are training service dogs for Veterans with PTSD, autistic children, and facilities Handle and train dogs during 2-3 weekly training outings, socialize and desensitize dogs to public environments Develop relationships with the institution staff, incarcerated trainers, and GDA|TLC staffAssist with 10 day on campus client team training classesRun all aspects of this program at RJD including inventory approval, Operation Plan and memo updates, chitting out equipment, ordering, cataloging, sanitizing equipment, hiring and onboarding new incarcerated trainers, maintaining the fleet vehicles, ensuring there is updated participant agreements and other documents to reflect our current programExpand outing opportunities and locations to match the current dogsRevise the reporting system to reduce the amount of time being spent imputing the notes into a shared space (Salesforce or SharePoint) while also allowing behavior and training information about the dogs to be easily accessible in one location (Salesforce)Instruct 52 incarcerated individuals twice weekly 2 hour classes located inside the prisonWork closely with client services, the program director and program managerMake decisions and recommendations on training and behavior plans for the dogs Recommend dogs for release from programCommunicate effectively with staff at the prisons and advocate in the best interest of the dogs on the trainersComplete training logs, inventory, status reports, expense reports, and puppy raiser communications regularlyCoordinate furloughs and other volunteer needs with the puppy raisersTransport dogs to and from campus for training and medical needsAnswer after hours calls from the institution about medical concerns for the dogs

Spokane Valley, Washington, United States

Provided comprehensive ongoing assessment of dogs in the behavior program and other dogs exhibiting behavior concernsRan playgroups; trained volunteers to run and assist with playgroupsDeveloped and implemented individualized enrichment for all behavior team dogs, and provide general enrichment for the general populationCommunicated with and set appoints for potential adopters to find a good fit for their families and the dogsDeveloped and implemented behavior modification plans as necessaryActively sought out appropriate placement, rescue, and foster options for dogsMarketed and promoted dogs on social media, and took dogs to outreach eventsDeveloped policies, procedures, and protocols for safely engaging with canine residents as well as providing details on operating proceduresTrained canine volunteers to support enrichment and behavior programsPromoted fear free, safe practices and support to staff working with dogs who are more difficult to handle Coordinated with local organizations and individuals to provide training, resources, and support for staff and volunteersContinued education- attending evidence based webinars, mentorships, and other experiences for professional growth

Spokane, Washington Area

• Build relationships with community members, organizations, government entities, and businesses. • Develop and implements strategies to recruit hard to reach communities and help build their individual capacity to engage in volunteer opportunities in their neighborhood• Work with community partners, community groups, and impacted populations to identify the social determinants of health causing disparities• Conduct outreach in selected neighborhoods including door to door recruitment, presentations, and attendance at various community meetings • Builds connection and relationships among neighbors through organizing various activities including Community Cafes, block parties, etc.• Participate in community groups and coalitions as needed to provide perspective on the impact of adverse community experiences on maternal and child health issues that contribute to adverse community experiences• Collaborate with various government and nonprofit agencies to advance workProgram Implementation and Evaluation• Analyze the issue of child abuse and neglect and research current best practice prevention programs • Collaborate with internal team and community partners in prioritizing, organizing, and coordinating the neighborhood and community level work• Collaborate with community members to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions• Research new grant opportunities and collaborate with community organizations and government to acquired necessary funding.• Collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds utilizing empathy, compassion, and genuine caring to build relationships, effectively and professionally in the Northeast Spokane neighborhoods.

Burton Oh

• Designing and implementing three 45 minute age and ability appropriate music sessions for 15 groups• Aiding special needs children in bathing, eating, crafts, fishing, games, science, music, drama, and swimming

Spokane, Washington Area

The project team defined baselines for measuring city wide improvements to housing quality through progress reporting, goals, and benchmarks. The project team lead the work effort in identifying a minimum definition and standard and other less restrictive means for improving housing quality. The minimum definition and standards apply to both owner occupied and rental housing. The effort included a community engagement component through several forums throughout the community to convey information and obtain input from the community. The outcome included consideration of adopting an ordinance for existing buildings, a housing quality definition, and standards.

United Way Spokane, Wa

• Recruited & supported 10-13 VISTA members in their years of service through one on one and monthly group meetings • Made AmeriCorps VISTA a visible presence in Spokane through marketing & networking with current & future partners as well as other AmeriCorps members• Managed project grants, reporting, and yearly calendar• Partnered with YMCA, Libraries, Spokane Indians Baseball team, Universities & more to provide professional development opportunities as needed & discounts • Planned and organized VISTA 50th anniversary celebration where Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Mayor Condon, and head of AmeriCorps, Bill Basl were guest speakers • Collaborated with community impact team to strategically place VISTA projects in alignment with the Vision 2020 SPRING 2015 Action Learning Team Member•Collaborated with 4 other VISTA Leaders across the country to solve a problem: the lack of local, regional, and national connection and networking opportunities for AmeriCorps members- set forth by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)• Meetings were conducted through virtual meetings and WebEx • Created a toolkit for VISTAs and VISTA Leaders to use as a resource for collaboration• Presented the toolkits along with recommendations to CNCS for consideration that have already received positive feedback from the Corporation for National and Community service and VISTA members

Temecula Ca

• Developing and implementing wellness programming to fight type 2 diabetes and obesity• Creating a volunteer program to encourage sustainability in the organization• Assisting with implementation and development of the Youth Leadership Program

Knoxville Tn

• Providing student athletes with the opportunity to master the information needed to perform well in class• Meeting one-on-one or in groups to best meet the needs of the individual students• Complying with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, SEC, and University of Tennessee

Maryville Tn

• Designing and implementing strength and training programs for all throwers • Fostering an environment for growth athletically and as good citizens• Assisting head coach in any manner necessary

Master Of Science - Ms, Human And Canine Life Sciences - Service Dog Training

Coursework includes canine health, canine human bond, canine training, animal behavior, business and innovation, communication, emotion.

Master Of Science - Ms, Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Completed coursework in sport psychology, sport sociology, sport history, and research.

Bm & Bs, Music & Psychology, 3.28

Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Psi, MENC, Music Therapy Club, Track and Field