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Lewis And Clark County, Montana

Selected to create, implement, and collaboratively guide the voter mandated department and manage the 15-member Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Responsible for the research, design, implementation, and continual evaluation of the newly established department to provide thoughtful criminal justice reform, programs, and services.Key Contributions:• Developed and implemented a nationally recognized pretrial services program, a comprehensive detention-center based behavioral health program, and an education and transition program for incarcerated individuals.• Spearheaded a five-year strategic planning process for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, resulting in successful execution of the plan.• Secured and managed multiple private, state, and national grants to support criminal justice reform initiatives.

Helena, Montana

Delivered executive-level leadership with responsibility for growing the organization and creating brand recognition within the community. Accountable for the overall management of the organization, including oversight of the strategic planning process, recognition of emerging trends and opportunities, as well as budget, vision, and mission development and implementation. Served as Board President for YWCA Women of the West.Key Contributions:• Acclaimed subject matter expert in the fields of poverty, equity, trauma, and diversity.• Led the timely completion of a $2.6M capital campaign and renovation of the historic YWCA Helena building.• Transformed the organization from no employees with limited structure in 2009, to a thriving community service organization consisting of seven full-time personnel, two AmeriCorps VISTAs, a mental health intern, and more than 200 actively engaged volunteers.• Spearheaded organizational expansion through the establishment of innovative programs resulting in budget growth from approximately $60K to an annual budget of $450K in less than eight years.• Nominated by staff and selected by the Montana State for the prestigious Helena’s Outstanding Small Employer Award.

Helena, Montana

Inaugural employee in newly created role tasked with reimagining and coordinating the agency’s fundraising efforts. Productively managed grants, donor recognition, direct appeals, special events, and public relations. Exhibited superior communication and professional skills with volunteers, board members, faith community, committees, and staff to achieve development goals. Key Contributions:• Authored multiple successful private foundation grant applications, invited funders and community members on facility tours, and implemented donor recognition event.• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to efficiently direct all aspects of annual fundraising campaigns while addressing financial gaps and budgetary limitations to ensure funding of critical programming.

Eastvale And Orange, California

Provided leadership and support to various community organizations throughout the geographic region. Epitomized the doctrine of advocacy in action. Employed creativity to ensure the Eastvale and Orange Community missions were effectively portrayed to elected officials and the public through a strong media presence and stimulating training sessions.Key Contributions: • Authored a successful Robert Wood Johnson Grant for community impact while working with the Orange, CA Head Start Affiliate.• Elected to serve as a committee member on the Robert Wood Johnson National Free to Grow Advisory Committee.

Santa Ana, Ca

Assigned to the Alcohol and Other Drug Education and Prevention Team (ADEPT), oversaw a critical agency transition from affiliation with Behavioral Health to Public Health without a loss in staff or productivity. Directed the day to day operations of a staff of twelve personnel creating, executing, and assessing prevention contracts with various community based service providers, while managing an annual budget of nearly $3M.Key Contributions:• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to drive treatment and prevention programs throughout the community.• Represented the organization as a member of both local and statewide boards, task forces, and committees.

Santa Ana, Ca

Administered all aspects of federal and state pass-through grants including authoring proposals and ensuring fiscal responsibility.

Santa Ana, California, United States

Administered all aspects of federal and state pass-through grants to authoring ensure fiscal responsibility.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Human Services

General Studies

Political Science And Government