Provide strategic oversight and direction as the organization supports and spearheads enhancements into the crisis services system through management and/or participation in the 988 Regional Call Center, mobile response teams, 911 Diversion, criminal justice diversion, residential care (medical detox, substance tx, crisis stabilization), emergency department diversion and other behavioral health initiatives.

• Provided leadership and oversight to the entire portfolio of homeless services for unaccompanied individuals experiencing homelessness in the District of Columbia.• Provided leadership and oversight to the entire portfolio of housing support services for the District of Columbia including the Permanent Supportive Housing Program, Target Affordable Housing Program, Rapid Rehousing and Veteran Housing Program.• Participated on community taskforces and councils within the District to leverage, design and administer public assistance and human services throughout the District in an economical and impactful manner.• Led service delivery workstream with the Department of Human Services and District of Columbia Healthcare Finance to leverage Medicaid funds for housing support services. • Developed and implemented quality improvement and organizational excellence strategies within the Division to achieve key performance indicators, adhere to applicable regulations and guidelines, and to increase the quality of services provided to the District.• Worked collaboratively with constituents and community stakeholders to advance homelessness support services throughout the District of Columbus.• Managed a Division of approximately 200 staff

Georgia Equality, Inc. works year-round to pass pro-equality legislation and elect fair-minded elected officials.

The sole Homeless Continuum of Care for the political boundaries of Fulton County outside the City of Atlanta limits. CoC Board serves as a planning body to coordinate housing, services and funding streams.- Provide leadership and oversight to the administration of Continuum of Care funding and activities to prevent and end homelessness in the political boundaries of Fulton County. - Sit as the Governance Chair to ensure the board of directors is operating optimally. - Sit as Emergency Response Chair to ensure adequate mobilization of resources to support providers and homeless individuals during crisis.

Covenant Community is a substance abuse treatment facility that provides services to homeless individuals with substance abuse disorders and mental illness. Recovery Resources of Atlanta is an addiction recovery support center which functions as a clearing housing for supportive services in Midtown Atlanta. Sterne House, LLC is a subsidiary company which buys property for affordable housing use.- Provide leadership and oversight of the agency under the guidance of the Board of Directors and President.- Responsible for developing strategic and operational plans to ensure organizational success.- Responsible for leading the agency in a manner that supports and guides the organization's mission as defined by the Board of Directors, and facilitate a healthy, high performing work culture.- Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the agency, fundraising and development of resources to support the agency's mission.- Responsible for the enhancement of the agency's image by being active and visible within the community, and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations.- Establish policies for all business functions and day-to-day operations of the agency, and ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation bodies.- Manage an operating budget with 65% of revenue from federal, state and city grants and 35% of revenue from individual donors and foundations.

(Statewide agency focused on increasing the impact of recovery and substance abuse programs in Georgia through education, advocacy and training)- Support the governing board providing industry focused knowledge and skills regarding substance abuse programming in the state.- Provide non-binding and fresh strategic advice to the leadership team regarding successful management of the organization and day-to-day operations. - Support the agency through public relations, and project lead organizational growth initiatives.

(Statewide collaboration for sober living and recovery homes that develops standards for quality substance abuse services)- Provide leadership and oversight in the development of programmatic and regulatory policies. - Establish and diversify funding sources through strategic partnerships with the federal and state government, corporate entities and individual donors. - Project lead current strategic planning activities and organizational growth initiatives.

Provide strategic and operational direction for all business functions related to the administration of a $350 million federal grant serving approximately 55,000 families each month.Lead the agency’s participation in the development of an integrated eligibility system across seven distinct benefit programs amongst four (4) state agencies including the development of the system’s business rules, consolidation and integration of policy across programs, and development of end-users training scripts.Manage programmatic integration across departments and cross-departmental initiatives and goals.Develop and manage programmatic goals, work production, and staff performance.Manage program compliance with federal laws/regulations, applicable state legislations, and agency’s goals and initiatives.

Strategic planning; Program development and evaluation; and Policy development.

Managed youth transitional initiatives and services to increase promotion rates for 9-12th grade students.Facilitated training, community forums, and stakeholder engagement regarding youth transitional initiatives and services. Managed private and public strategic partnerships to support programmatic outcomes. Facilitated strategic planning regarding school improvement initiatives; program development and evaluation. Analyzed and interpreted student data to direct and evaluate program effectiveness. Managed program budget and increased program capital.Accomplishments:Increased promotion rate each year by two percent.Developed Best Practice Manual for the District: Content included behavioral modification and socialization programs; interventions for working with at-risk students; parental participation and stakeholders’ engagement; strategic partnerships and leveraging resources, teachers and staff professional development.

Managed youth transitional program and staff that provided life skill training, employment readiness skills, educational activities/programs, and service coordination to youth and young adults (16-25) with emotional / behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges.Established and maintained community networks and strategic partnerships including employment opportunities (Dept. of Labor/local business), housing options (Atlanta Housing Authorities/community), and educational/academic opportunities (local colleges, technical institutes, GED programs). Provided consultation and training to staff, consumers, and community stakeholders regarding youth transitional services.Ensured program compliance with policy/procedures and governing bodies through data and trend analysis, program evaluations, and audits.Participated on the local interagency committee. Accomplishments:Employee of the Year (2005); Managers Appreciation Award (2005, 2006)General Session presenter for the National Federation of Families Conference (Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, & Cleveland, OH)