Judith Ned, Ed.D., M.Ed., M.A. Email & Phone Number

Baton Rouge, La, Us

Strategic planner serving nonprofits, municipalities, colleges and universities, and community-based organizations through fund development, innovative next practices, and tactical results driven planning

Conduct background research on higher education policy mattersProvide community outreach and engagement opportunitiesSummarize research on policy matters and developing preliminary analysis and recommendationsDraft initial reports based on research and stakeholder inputCollaborate with BOR staff on new ideas, directions and methods for improving higher education in Louisiana

Fostering partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in graduate education, specifically the Biosciences

Leadership and Multicultural Health three part course designed for undergraduates that provided structured opportunities for undergraduates to learn, observe, participate, and evaluate diversity, leadership development and multicultural health theories and practices, as well as community engagement and advocacy.

Management and SupervisionOversaw and managed the daily operations of the Office of Medical Degree AdmissionsManaged and supervised five professional staff and up to ten contingent staffLead efforts in human resources management (staff hiring, development, training, and performance assessment)Oversaw the analysis of the qualifications of prospective students utilizing established admissions standards, guidelines, and criteriaWorked with university legal counsel to develop and approve departmental policies for university and the American Association of Medical College (AAMC) complianceProgram LeadershipRepresented Stanford School of Medicine and Office of Medical Degree Admissions to various constituents at various conferences, workshops, and events throughout the countryServed as the primary liaison in educating university pre-med advisors of key admissions requirements and trendsDeveloped outreach and recruitment strategies, and curricula and teaching materials for admissions activities Explored and developed mission-related programs for pipeline enhancements such as partnerships with community college pathway programs, foundations for pre-health and science advising, a post-baccalaureate program, and other initiativesServed on several senior leadership committees including the Medical Education Leadership Committee, Graduate Diversity Staff Group, Committee on Admissions, and Diversity Advisory PanelFiscal ManagementSet financial parameters, manage the financial resources, perform financial analyses, and conduct long-range financial planning to inform a wide range of management decisionsEvaluationOversaw analysis of prospective applicant qualifications utilizing established admissions standards, guidelines, and criteriaUtilized reporting to inform continuous improvement models to attract and select the most academically talented and diverse applicants

Urban Studies 123: Approaching Research and the Community-course focuses on community-based research, social determinants of health, and concepts of diversity, identity, power, privilege, and race.

Management and SupervisionManaged seven STEM programs supporting the academic, social and professional development of undergraduate, graduate, and professional student populationsFostered and maintained collaborative partnerships with the Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford Health Care, community-based organizations, technology companies, and higher education institutionsSupervised 20+ staff which includes professionals, undergraduate, graduate, medical, and post-doctoral students, (recruitment, hiring, training, appraisals and terminations) Supervised undergraduate and graduate summer residential staff of 150+ young adultsCo-developed comprehensive training program for 150+ academic and programmatic staff supporting residential programs and initiativesProgram Leadership Wrote content for programmatic and operational manuals and create marketing materials reflecting diversity and inclusion in departmental programs for internal and external useDeveloped, implemented, and evaluated diversity and inclusivity framework for departmental unitsProvided academic and professional advisement to undergraduates, graduates, and profesional studentsFacilitated development of departmental strategic plan with SPCS Senior Leadership teamDeveloped, implemented, and evaluated academic-year and summer academic programs focused on STEMFiscal ManagementWorked with Development Office to maintain established donors and cultivate new donors (includes grant writing, donor appeals, etc.) for programmatic supportManaged staff supporting development efforts and funds generated through multiple funding sources. Developed a long-range fundraising strategy with department leadershipEvaluationDesigned and implemented formative and summative evaluation toolsCompiled and evaluated data on all programs for grant proposals, marketing products, and annual reports.Analyzed research data for publications focused on underrepresented minority students in STEM

Management and SupervisionManaged 15 staff which included senior level members, undergraduate, graduate, and medical students (hiring, training, coaching, promotions, annual performance appraisals, and terminations). Oversee SMYSP senior leadership team comprised of organization staff, local community and university membersLed expansion activities for SMYSP Alumni Association (Constitution, By-laws development, Alumni Speakers Bureau) Oversight of Alumni tracking protocol (data collection and analysis)Manage outreach efforts for perspective student applicantsCreate and manage admission protocols for academic programsProgram LeadershipResponsibilities included program development, implementation, and evaluation that supported the academic and professional success of disadvantaged and marginalized populationsWrote programmatic and operational policiesCo-developed a Public Health Advocacy curriculum adopted by the U.S. Office of Minority Health. Created a scientific research project model focused on social determinants of health and community advocacy for high school and undergraduate studentsDeveloped strategic plan for long-term organizational sustainability within the University and School of MedicineDemonstrated results in student recruitment, retention, program completion, and graduation (571 high school, 160 undergraduates)Fiscal ManagementBudget forecasting and managementWrote the SMYSP white paper for use in the “Stanford Challenge”, a university-wide fundraising appeal campaignEvaluationServed as Co-Principal Investigator on a case-control study examining high school underrepresented minority students interest in health, science, and medicine (oversight of study implementation, methodology, data collection and analysis)Provided technical assistance to Howard University; University of Toronto, Canada; University of Otago, New Zealand; and other institutions and organizations regarding assessment tools and program adaptation and adoption

Ed.D., Educational Leadership

M.Ed., Educational Leadership

M.A., Counselor Education And Student Personnel

B.S., Pre-Veterinary Medicine