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Design and implement technical assistance programs, capacity-building resources, and project pilots across TPL’s network of park practitioners and advocatesProvide program leadership and business development for the Community Strategies program at TPLProduce high-quality educational, evaluative, and strategic communications products that allow leaders across TPL to share our expertise with park practitioners, philanthropic partners, and policymakers.

Convene learning cohorts and communities of practice for workforce and youth development professionalsCollaborate with local and national community based partners and funding organizations to design and implement customized trainingsOversee facilitation of Chicago Jobs Council public trainings; learning cohorts, Chicago College and Career Advising Credential; and customized trainingsLead development of new curriculum for youth guides and workforce development professionals based on evaluative feedback, new and emerging research, and best practicesFacilitate the development of standard operating procedures across the capacity building programs to create clear expectations and understanding of roles and responsibilities for all team members Recruit and train guest speakers, content experts, and other facilitators to lead Chicago Jobs Council trainingsLead qualitative and quantitative evaluation and data tracking efforts across Capacity Building programsFacilitate virtual and in-person trainings in workforce development best practices including coaching, recruitment and retention, employer engagement and other topics

Oversee transitional jobs program, employing 35 justice involved adults and veterans annually in paid on the job training in sustainable urban agriculture and supporting crew members in finding long-term employment upon completion of the programTrack participants employment outcomes for up to two years after their graduation from the programPlan and implement job development curriculum across Windy City Harvest programs. Lead weekly Roots of Success and job development classes with Corps program and refine workforce development curriculum across youth and adult programsSupervise a team of crew leaders and support them in giving clear, consistent weekly feedback to program participantsMaintain and grow relationships with Windy City Harvest referral and employment partnersLead program evaluations and data tracking across Corps, Apprenticeship and Youth Farm programs Act as a resource for Windy City Harvest alumni, community partners, and community residentsAppropriately administer and submit grant compliance paperwork across workforce development programs

Chicago, Illinois, United States

▪ Oversee all aspects of Youth Farm programming at three sites, including student recruitment, curriculum planning, staff development, community partnerships, and managing contracts▪ Instruct Roots of Success in person and online with 20 Apprenticeship students annually▪ Coach frontline staff on delivering engaging, relevant, trauma informed curriculum for high school students employed in summer and after school jobs at three urban farms▪ Manage special projects with internal and external stakeholders▪ Manage program budgets, expense reporting, student and staff payroll, and program evaluation▪ Supervise frontline staff and volunteers across three youth farm sites by setting collaborative performance measures, regular feedback, and mentorship▪ Act as a resource for community based partners and Windy City Harvest alumni through coordinating donations, sharing expertise, and creating connections within the urban agriculture community of practice

▪ Instructed Roots of Success with 20 Apprenticeship Students earning credit through City Colleges of Chicago and 30 adults with criminal backgrounds participating in Corps transitional jobs program annually▪ Created and instructed job development curriculum including resume, cover letter, and interview workshops▪ Coordinated guest speakers for Job Club including program alumni, potential employers, and community based organizations offering relevant supportive services▪ Developed individual employment plans, coordinate resources and job referrals for 30 transitional jobs participants annually▪ Coordinated client tracking, grant compliance, and HR paperwork across programs ▪ Oversaw day-to-day operations and expansion of VeggieRx program with two major health centers

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega

Bachelor'S, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega