Heather Drusilla Bettini, Mpa Email & Phone Number

San Rafael, California, United States

I oversee the development and operation of programs across food and environmental justice, homelessness, economic justice, benefits enrollment, safety net services, and whole family and community services. It is an honor and privilege to serve my community through my position at Community Action Marin.

⦁ Lead the planning, development, and implementation of Community Action Marin (CAM) projects with the aim of developing a continuum of asset building opportunities within Marin to move families toward financial stability and asset development;⦁ Increase collaboration and cultivate partnerships between non-profits, government agencies, and the business community to invest in Marin’s families and provide opportunities to accumulate, leverage, and preserve assets;⦁ Oversee the successful… Show more ⦁ Lead the planning, development, and implementation of Community Action Marin (CAM) projects with the aim of developing a continuum of asset building opportunities within Marin to move families toward financial stability and asset development;⦁ Increase collaboration and cultivate partnerships between non-profits, government agencies, and the business community to invest in Marin’s families and provide opportunities to accumulate, leverage, and preserve assets;⦁ Oversee the successful planning, coordination and delivery of economic justice and tax assistance programs, including program design, budget oversight, data management, staff supervision, and partnership development with community agencies;⦁ Lead development and application of asset building programs’ policies and procedures and continually assess and refine existing program;⦁ Design a plan for program evaluation of EJ projects and programs, including a system to collect data from partner organizations;⦁ Create and foster a collective vision and efficient workflow for successful operations and expansion;⦁ Lead and participate in organizational strategic planning process and improvement efforts;⦁ Raise funds to support CAM operations and future expansion;⦁ Serve as liaison to partner organizations, local leaders, and banking institutions. Show less

San Bruno

• Manage activities at a best in class financial education and coaching center based on the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Working Families Success Network • Partnered with the Center for Law & Social Policy and American Association of Community Colleges on a $4.84 million national pilot project designed to increase student retention and completion rates• Cultivate partnerships with government agencies and community partners to reach common goals• Led establishment of regional network… Show more • Manage activities at a best in class financial education and coaching center based on the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Working Families Success Network • Partnered with the Center for Law & Social Policy and American Association of Community Colleges on a $4.84 million national pilot project designed to increase student retention and completion rates• Cultivate partnerships with government agencies and community partners to reach common goals• Led establishment of regional network between San Francisco and San Mateo County Human Services Agencies (1st time in history) to leverage synergies for improved benefits uptake• Supervise four assistants who provide direct services to clients Show less

San Bruno, California

• Established a $10,000 contract with the regional Human Services Agency to facilitate improved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) outreach and application assistance • Partnered with program leadership to identify capacity building strategies with targeted outcomes• Developed and managed social media platforms to update and engage clients, partners and funders• Acquired skills to successfully maneuver within the higher education academy

Belize City, Belize

• Consulted for Youth Enhancement Services (YES), a local nonprofit, to improve measures of health and standard of living using a culturally relevant Caribbean-based curriculum that improved participants’ social capital• Mobilized community strengths to address entrenched disparities around HIV/AIDS and human trafficking • Consulted for Society for the Promotion of Education, Advocacy & Research (SPEAR), a local nonprofit, to plan a civil society accountability training for local… Show more • Consulted for Youth Enhancement Services (YES), a local nonprofit, to improve measures of health and standard of living using a culturally relevant Caribbean-based curriculum that improved participants’ social capital• Mobilized community strengths to address entrenched disparities around HIV/AIDS and human trafficking • Consulted for Society for the Promotion of Education, Advocacy & Research (SPEAR), a local nonprofit, to plan a civil society accountability training for local community-based organizations• HIV/AIDS Committee Member: Increased awareness about sexual and reproductive health among urban youth Show less

Monterey, California

• Conducted outreach and advocacy to improve patient-provider communication in healthcare

Nairobi, Kenya

• Managed preparation and follow-up for the biennial Tunza International Children’s Conference • Organized 2008 Play for the Planet event and participated in other peace and environment events • Edited documents and provided input to Chief of Outreach Unit: “Sochi Olympic Report” and “Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Report”• Participated in round table discussions for the Climate Neutral Network to improve outreach

San Anselmo, California

• Developed a monitoring and evaluation system to effectively measure the organization’s impact

Master’S Degree, Public Administration In International Management, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Peace Corps Masters International; Environmental Task Force Co-Chair; MAP Peer Mentor Program; Development.

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Sciences, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Model United Nations; Kappa Alpha Theta; President's Honor List; Dean's Honor List; Women's Career Exploration.

High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: Honors Orchestra, Jazz Choir, Advanced Placement French, Cheerleading I took Honors and Advanced Placement.