José A. Diaz, Msw Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Contribute to the expansion of the Y-USA Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion department’s efforts through the advancement of the Equitable Communities Agenda (ECA), guiding the integration of anti-racist, multicultural strategies with local YMCA community engagement efforts, and impact measurement. Work closely with local YMCAs and other Y-USA.

Pittsburgh, PA

• Adjunct faculty teaching graduate-level coursework to MSW students in the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. Courses have included:
• Human Behavior and the Urban Environment
• Community Organizing
• Advocacy and Lobbying

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Appointed to the Y's newly-created Community Outreach and Impact office (COI) with responsibity for multiple community-driven programs engaging youth and families including Hope For All, Y Achievers, Y on the Fly, and food pantry services. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, COI expanded its food pantry operation to include home delivery for residents who.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• I manage a multi-site social service program, Hope For All, in partnership with YWCA Greater Pittsburgh. Funded by United Way of Allegheny County, Hope For All was developed to connect financially-distressed.
• Spearheaded the free tax-preparation service from January to April 2015, resulting in 430 client returns prepared; over $800,000 in refunds generated; and 10 new community volunteers successfully recruited, trained.
• Increased outputs by 50% and kept program in compliance with agency and funder requirements.
• Secured a three-year commitment of $280,000 in September 2015 to maintain program operations at existing levels.

• Assigned to a six-month campaign to mobilize Medicaid-eligible individuals to advocate for expanded coverage in the Commonwealth.
• Worked with a team of canvassers and organizers to educate approximately 7,000 community members in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, via targeted door-to-door conversations and special events, around the Affordable.
• Tracked conversations utilizing a database system on campaign-provided iPod Touch and iPhone devices
• Conducted surveys, sampling, and recruitment calls with community members, organizations and SEIU local members

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Collaborated with residents and other community partners to develop and advocate for neighborhood-wide beautification and safety strategies
• Provided assistance to residents to support new and existing block watch activities
• Case-managed families enrolled in public benefit programs through “Bridge to Benefits” and performed follow-up and referrals as needed
• Fundraised $85,000 in grants to support the Junior Green Corps youth program; obtained $20,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for miscellaneous activities
• Supervised community organizing staff, University of Pittsburgh graduate interns and AmeriCorps KEYS members

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Provided outstanding customer service to library patrons including, but not limited to, registration and renewal of library cards, computer assistance, and general Reference services
• Managed branch periodicals and archival serials collections
• Trained new employees and volunteers

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Researched “green” best practices for Find the Rivers! staff and partners.
• Launched the “Curtain Call” campaign to procure archival photographs of the Hill District for a public art display outside the Consol Energy Center sports arena
• Facilitated neighborhood walking tours for visiting university groups and external partners
• Designed an evaluation for the Hill District Consensus Group to assess their membership drive.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Served as group leader to 8th graders in an after-school setting
• Arranged field trips to local sports, cultural and recreational events
• Designed and administered a quantitative survey to measure parents’ satisfaction with the after-school program
• Solicited donations of new and used books to augment the Youth Programs library

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Community Organization And Social Administration

Activities and Societies: • Student Executive Council

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Social Work

Activities and Societies: Student Executive Council

Associate Of Arts (Aa)

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Urban Education