Jazminda Ryan, Ed.D Email & Phone Number

· Develops strategy, planning, and implementation for all YWF Programs· Responsible for operation and program excellence provided to participants across five sites in two counties · Identify, recruit, hire, train, monitor, and supervise all direct service and program staff · Monitor service delivery provided by staff to ensure program excellence · Assist staff in creative problem solving, including securing needed professional resources for participants and their families· Manage all programs with budget parameters· Identify new opportunities and new projects to assist in the growth and development YWF· Establish data collection standards, procedures, and analysis · Work with others on the executive team to elevate processes for improving performance standards of accountability and reporting to major donors· Responsible for contracts monitoring and management, related growth in contract relationships· Champions the YWF mission, vision, values, and culture

• Lead North Texas Program expansion • Serve as liaison between Youth With Faces and the Juvenile Department• Manage weekly updates and program coordination• Cultivate relationships with class instructors and other contractors to ensure seamless delivery of ongoing programs• Develop and prepare Career Readiness, Food Handler, and Food Manager lesson plans and projects to complete learning objectives• Develop, prepare, and facilitate Career Readiness, Food Handler, and Food Manager lesson plans and projects that prepared students for successful job interviews and securing a job, financial capabilities, and other life skills• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students• Encourage students to explore learning opportunities and career paths• Report weekly program outcomes

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Project management of educational programs and contracts under the CCRSM program• Prepared and presented key findings to a variety of internal and external stakeholders• Managed, developed and provided feedback to coaches and team members• Managed online community of practice and communications with external stakeholder network• Assisted with developing a strategy and implementation options for Systemwide STEM programs to partner with business and industry and higher education partners. • Documented best practices in systemwide STEM implementation as a resource for future district-wide STEM participants• Developed RFPs to support educational programs and contracts under the CCRSM program• Created and delivered content with an emphasis on best practices and continued improvement• Facilitated professional learning communities for campus leaders in the CCRSM Network to discuss problems, solutions, and best practices to enhance their teaching practices and create learning environments for students to reach their full potential

Dallas, Texas, Us

• Supported the Cause Marketing and Sponsorship Manager with overall partnership strategy and program implementation to enhance existing partner activation and ROI• Helped communicate with the Affiliate Network team(s) to ensure partners and Affiliates receive appropriate updates and information including preparation of partner toolkits• Independently managed assigned corporate partners and assist in the management of a portfolio of existing national corporate partners that conduct cause related marketing programs benefiting Susan G. Komen• Supported the overall brand strategy of the organization, developing partnerships and programs that further the organization’s mission and brand reputation• Reviewed, researched, and prepared thorough partner briefs for assigned potential new corporate partners and presents to the New Business Committee

Phoenix, Az, Us

• Built volunteer training program to simultaneously improve the volunteer and the client experience through establishing clear expectations, communication channels and providing guidance on dealing with a variety of sensitive issues including LGBTQ, gender bias, multicultural sensitivity, mental health, generational, economic, and educational considerations• Partnered with non-profit, higher education and community organizations to expand and improve available services to client base, share valuable resources, and increase the diversity, size and quality of the volunteer base• Established KPIs, reporting and program review process for continuous improvement of volunteer retention, volunteer and client engagement, available programs, collaboration, teamwork, and identifying and managing risk to maximize the benefit of $8M operating budget across five major programs• Designed and established processes to build and manage a sensitive, diverse and successful program serving teens from underrepresented communities facing a variety of crises including homelessness, teen pregnancy, addiction, physical abuse

• Held responsibility for the oversight, implementation and management of measures to ensure the effective, compliant and organized delivery of services within the authority’s $22M operating budget in the highest volume county for housing services within Arizona• Led human resources operations to improve the recruiting, applicant screening, interview process and new hire onboarding leading to the increase of employee retention by an average of 2 years and reduce average time to hire by over 6 months • Reorganized housing specialist function to improve the reliability and quality of services including establishing on-call function which eliminated 48+ hour wait times to receive emergency services while maintaining the same operating budget• Responded to and resolved concerns and inquiries made of the Housing Authority from citizens, the Board of Commissioners, County Administrative Office, and other external agencies, organizations, and companies

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

• Managed the Stars program which matched children with incarcerated parents including training, recruiting, individual counseling as well as metrics and measurement• Monitored the mentor/mentee relationship through establishing and reviewing KPIs, qualitative analysis through interviews and 1:1s• Performed strategic interventions for any breakages or issues in the mentor/mentee relationship through developing strong rapport, addressing behavioral and cultural issues and eliminate friction between the parent and the mentee

• Ran a program that provided a safe and welcoming space for at-risk youth by creating lesson plans, office management, resource development, and running the after-school sessions to develop children's physical, emotional and social growth• Recruited and managed program staff and volunteers though community outreach including developing onboarding programs, implementing success metrics, monitoring performance and establishing a collaborative, diverse and positive culture

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Organizational Leadership

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Governmet And Policy

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Political Science And Government

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Women'S Studies

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