Responsible for driving the overall vision, leadership, and management of StreetSquash. Specific responsibilities include:Visionary LeadershipYouth Development and Program ExcellenceInclusive Organizational Culture and MissionFundraising and Financial ManagementExternal Engagement

Provide vision, leadership and strategic direction of all educational programs. Direct planning, implementation, and coordination of all school based programs. Strategize opportunities for new sources of funding. Develop and implement effective communication with all stakeholders. Develop and manage the education budget. Monitor and evaluate curriculum for all programs. Research and identify key educational trends and needs.Notable Accomplishments:• Raised $3 million from NYS Office of Children & Family Services• Created NYJTL Scholars Program that will provide free, comprehensive services to current NYJTL participants to ensure they are college ready, attend and graduate college

Held complete oversight for operations, programmatic development, strategic plan creation, communications, and all other business related activities. Developed business plan and managed $1.4M budget; identified opportunities to improve efficiency and allocated resources and funds based on strategic analysis and programmatic success. Streamlined internal and external processes and collaborated with senior management to enhance program strengths.Notable Accomplishments:• Created infrastructure committees to focus on specific goals; staffed departments to execute events and daily activities, and realigned staff based on skills to designated areas of expertise.• Led business transformation and oversaw change management; developed internal career paths, created employee handbook, and ran motivational meetings to ensure employee morale was high.

Oversaw and managed $12M operating budget, major gift partnerships, and diverse portfolio of government and foundation grants. Successfully led team of 30+ employees and 4 Directors to implement strategic growth, and research initiatives for early childhood programs. Secured grants to run programs efficiently and enhanced quality improvement and professional development for staff. Notable Accomplishments:• Spearheaded 3 major programs: Teacher Preparation Project, Induction, and Career development services for early education professionals.• Authored 3 policy papers on quality improvement and all internal policies and procedures.• Liaised with Department of Education and Administration for Child Services on progress updates.

Led full life cycle project management and programmatic development for college and career planning as well as for 10 enrichment programs. Fully supported programs which provided counseling for diverse individuals and families with 1st generation students attending high school. Analyzed metrics and presented progress to foundations. Notable Accomplishments:• Achieved 98% collegiate acceptance for students participating in innovative program.• Increased budget from $500K to $1M; diversified funding sources to include individuals, corporations, and various government agencies.• Created a variety of enrichment programs and established a “Junior Board” to concentrate on fundraising efforts and activities.

Started as Program Manager for Early Care and Education (ECE) from 2002 to 2005 and promoted to Director for Children, Youth and Families Division from 2005 thru 2010.Managed $3M divisional budget while leading program research, implementation, data collection and evaluation, and all fundraising efforts. Developed sustainable partnerships with public and private coalitions and advised philanthropic organizations in strategic planning, grant development, and program execution. Presented innovations and program progress annually to local, state, and national forums.Notable Accomplishments:• Secured W.K. Kellogg Foundation funding for creation of Early Care and Economic Development (ECED) program focusing on early care and education.• Spearheaded $2M fundraising efforts and created “fee for service” program resulting in increased revenue stream by $500K.• Created panel of 30+ national leaders to develop and implement policies and strategies to bolster economic development by integrating early care and education.

Supervised 3 legal team professionals and provided counsel for all foster care and adoption related issues Analyzed programs and performance outcomes to ensure viability and permanency plans for children within foster care. Notable Accomplishment:• Developed and implemented 4 improvement measures.

Led, trained, and managed team of 10 attorneys providing legal counsel to all program areas. Screened cases for intake and represented ACS at various meetings with stakeholders and family court personnel.Notable Accomplishment:• Represented Commissioner in 1500+ child abuse, neglect, parental rights, and custody proceedings.