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St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

I have the pleasure of leading a team including three senior leaders and approx. 12 highly skilled staff who work hard every day to build a better future for children, youth and young families in our province. I provide direct oversight to the Director of Integrated Youth Services, the Manager of Strategic Initiatives, and the Manager of Fund Development and Communications. Specifically through my role, I provide strategic leadership in the following portfolio areas:- External Relations… Show more I have the pleasure of leading a team including three senior leaders and approx. 12 highly skilled staff who work hard every day to build a better future for children, youth and young families in our province. I provide direct oversight to the Director of Integrated Youth Services, the Manager of Strategic Initiatives, and the Manager of Fund Development and Communications. Specifically through my role, I provide strategic leadership in the following portfolio areas:- External Relations, Advocacy, Policy, and Government Relations: works closely with the Executive Director to manage provincial and federal government contracts and advocate for systems levels change (e.g. basic income, incomes support reform, investment in early intervention and prevention, etc.) - Data, Evaluation and Impact Measurement: works with the Manager of Strategic Initiatives in the development and evaluation of CFY's impact measurement strategy, including oversight of a shared client management strategy, data dashboards, and privacy procedures.- Growth of Integrated Youth Services: works with the Director of Integrated Youth Services with the goal of scaling from one Integrated Youth Services site in St. John's to five across NL in partnership with 65+ community partners.- Communications, Branding and Marketing: oversees the ongoing development of CFY's brand to, while working towards high-quality annual reporting, and clear and captivating internal and external communications. - Development and Fundraising: works with the Fund Development and Communications Manager to build long-standing relationships with funders to sustain and build CFY's innovative programming model to support youth across our province. Show less

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

- Manages a team of 5 staff members- Lead on data, evaluation, and impact measurement strategy for CFY. This includes the implementation and oversight of impact measurement frameworks, data and information systems, data governance processes, and Social Return on Investment (SROI)- Accountable for CFY’s research agenda and developing knowledge mobilization plans for published research in the areas of housing and homelessness, social finance, youth mental health, and systems change. -… Show more - Manages a team of 5 staff members- Lead on data, evaluation, and impact measurement strategy for CFY. This includes the implementation and oversight of impact measurement frameworks, data and information systems, data governance processes, and Social Return on Investment (SROI)- Accountable for CFY’s research agenda and developing knowledge mobilization plans for published research in the areas of housing and homelessness, social finance, youth mental health, and systems change. - Lead role on public policy and government relations initiatives, including developing policy briefs, collaborating with community stakeholders, speaking to media, etc. - Lead on community and provincial partner engagement work, including consultations, surveys, and meetings with stakeholders on issues relating to youth employment, education, housing, mental wellness, and service provision. - Co-lead on development of CFY's 2022-2025 Strategic Plan- Lead on fund development for several provincial initiatives- Co-chair of the provincial Vulnerable Youth & Young Families Working Group Show less

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

- Leading the pre-developmental work for Integrated Youth Services in NL. This includes working with 65+ community agencies across the provinces to build out four new integrated youth hubs across NL, providing housing, mental health, family and natural supports, and basic needs support. - Oversees data, evaluation, and impact measurement strategy for CFY. This includes the implementation and oversight of impact measurement frameworks, data and information systems, data governance processes,… Show more - Leading the pre-developmental work for Integrated Youth Services in NL. This includes working with 65+ community agencies across the provinces to build out four new integrated youth hubs across NL, providing housing, mental health, family and natural supports, and basic needs support. - Oversees data, evaluation, and impact measurement strategy for CFY. This includes the implementation and oversight of impact measurement frameworks, data and information systems, data governance processes, and Social Return on Investment (SROI)- Oversees CFY’s research agenda and developing knowledge mobilization plans for published research in the areas of housing and homelessness, social finance, youth mental health, and systems change. - Support on public policy and government relations initiatives, including developing policy briefs, collaborating with community stakeholders, speaking to media, etc. - Lead on community and provincial partner engagement work, including consultations, surveys, and meetings with stakeholders on issues relating to youth employment, education, housing, mental wellness, and service provision. - Co-lead on development of CFY's 2022-2025 Strategic Plan- Lead on fund development for several provincial initiatives Show less

St. John'S, Nl

- Responsible for the development of programming and events to encourage and empower student leadership development at Memorial University (including conferences, presentations, and workshops). - Responsible for building relationships with various stakeholders with the goal of creating a culture of leadership development and learning at Memorial University. - Developed in-person and online leadership modules for integration into various academic curriculums at Memorial University.

St. John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

- Management & coordination of large & small scale university events, including Convocation- Coordination of special announcements and presidential hostings- Identification of opportunities for strategic events and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

St. John'S, Newfoundland And Labrador

- Collaborated with seven different community partners throughout the Avalon region of Newfoundland and Labrador to hire 20 youth for summer employment positions in the areas of environmental and cultural conservation. - Responsible for advertising employment positions, along with recruiting, screening, hiring, and supervising staff.

- Worked collaboratively with 100+ student groups and non-profit organizations to match students with valuable, skills-based volunteer opportunities. - Supervised, trained, and scheduled 3 student staff members, and 20 Volunteer Assistants.- Responsible for the marketing, communications, evaluation, and delivery of services to volunteers, along with managing an annual budget.- Coordinated the Volunteer Incentive Program (320+ annual participants), MUN Volunteer Day, and the Get… Show more - Worked collaboratively with 100+ student groups and non-profit organizations to match students with valuable, skills-based volunteer opportunities. - Supervised, trained, and scheduled 3 student staff members, and 20 Volunteer Assistants.- Responsible for the marketing, communications, evaluation, and delivery of services to volunteers, along with managing an annual budget.- Coordinated the Volunteer Incentive Program (320+ annual participants), MUN Volunteer Day, and the Get Involved and Volunteer Expo (GIVE). Show less

- Conducted research and produced a policy paper on social enterprise with the aim of advising the Non-Profit Secretariat on current national trends and models of social enterprise. - Developed a "What We Heard" summary document of the Provincial Government's Community Summit.

- Coordinated three New Student Orientations, for over 4000 students, total. - Responsibilities included the marketing, promotions and communications of Orientation (via print, web and social media), along with volunteer management and appreciation.

- Worked for the Vera Perlin Society, a local non-profit organization that provides services and support for individuals with Developmental Disabilities. - I was responsible for spear-heading a chocolate bar fundraising initiative. I sold a total of 300 boxes of chocolate bars. - My main tasks included on-going communication with various individuals and companies, as well as promoting the initiative to various stakeholders.

Master’S Degree, Public Administration (Local Government)

Certificate, Public Policy (Urban And Regional Policy)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science (Honours)

Activities and Societies: Memorial Ambassador MUN Political Science Society Co-Chair (External) Radhoc Youth Leadership Director MUN Oxfam.

International Baccalaureate Diploma