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United States

San Francisco, California, Us

* Manage $4 million JEDI Pilot Fund funding to frontline and grassroots organizations and communities and intersectional strategies in the geopolitical south* Design and Execute trust-based, people centered grant process including RFP and reporting* Design and Facilitate democratic agency-wide decision-making process * Support development of JEDI metrics and milestones in cross-sectoral granting strategies, including mitigation, adaptation, and just transitions approaches* Coordinate activities to foster inclusion, belonging, and trust building across a staff of 170+* Conceptualize workshops to promote learning and engagement on topics related to: justice, equity, philanthropy, power dynamics, and global movements* Organize a $2 million Youth Climate Justice initiative, including development of SOW and global cohort of youth-led organization* Research and Analysis for climate philanthropy narratives* Develop narrative interventions to drive funding and strategies towards justice, systems transformation, and cultural diversity* Increasing alignment of justice and equity values with actions and funding

Oakland, Ca, Us

Covered key deliverables and responsibilities as Interim Senior Director of Mental Health & Violence Prevention, including the below list. Additionally covered responsibilities for the role of Chief Program Officer from April 2024 - September 2024.* Developed division wide and program specific logic models and related indicators of success;* Implemented best practices across division and all offices;* Executed processes for indicator measurement, quality and review, including accurate data collection for grant reporting and proposals;* Supported clinical program management and clinical program fidelity, including coaching and 1:1 support for the Clinical Director and direct service clinical staff;Integrated Restorative Justice and Clinical Practices such as CBT into all program strategies and locations;* Managed programming and interventions for programming in: community crisis and homicide response; juvenile justice; school-based mental health and retention; and family preservation

Oakland, Ca, Us

Program development including evidence-based and community defined evidence practices (CDEP) Managing grants and contracts including execution, implementation, service deliveryQualitative and quantitative reporting for city, county, state, and federal grantsBilling, invoicing, and division and programmatic budget managementClient management system development (Salesforce) for tracking program activities, outputs, client and program outcomes, and related staff performance metricsData monitoring, analysis, and program evaluationTracking and monitoring compliance with accreditation standards and best practicesSupport program development and grant-writing activities by conducting best practices research and providing data needed to support funding applicationsMonitor expenditures as part of grants and contract management. and financial resource management activities and support of billing and invoicing services

Chicago, Il, Us

Facilitated webinars for a broad range of institutions, including governments, universities, and international corporations on topics related to mental health, personal and professional development, effective supervision and coaching, burnout, and adapting during the COVID pandemic.

Oakland, California, Us

* Lead program evaluation, learning, and quality improvement initiatives, and developed information systems that measure and monitor organizational performance.* Developed of measurable goals across programs in alignment with organizational goals and mission, establishing benchmarks for success, and standards and policies for program implementation.* Independently built and maintained the organizations first online system for data collection and program evaluation, identifying emerging trends, and needs and addressing systemic inequities and opportunity gaps.* Designed processes, forms, reports, dashboards, summaries and charts to assist in performance monitoring, contract reports and grant proposals.* Partnered in strategic re-development of mission, vision, and inclusive service population framing.* Independently conducted a stakeholder analysis of the organizations programs and services, from engagement to analysis to presentation of findings.

Oakland, California, Us

* Established a case management program from evidence-based practices, including procedures for intake, service planning and provision, safety planning and resourcing, and transitioning to other programs* Created a service provision manual, with clear standards for service provision* Created MISSSEY's strengths-based CSEC Assessment covering areas such as CSEC, IPV/DV, housing, education, family, employment, and legal * Provided leadership and supervision to MISSSEY's integrated service team * Implemented and Lead collaborative program and service planning utilizing, stages of change and development* Planned and facilitated regular staff meetings and trainings on topics such as MISSSEY's trauma and survivor informed, healing centered approach* Curriculum Development for programming in culturally-relevant and gender-based youth voice, and leadership and youth employment, as well as staff training development* Fostered an environment that promoted harmony, partnership, alliance, healing and thriving* Independently developed and maintained systems for data collection and evaluation

Oakland, Ca, Us

Served as Project Manager, partnering with Tipping Point’s TLab, on a research and development project addressing statewide involuntary exits from housing programs. Developed and tested prototypes, a micro-pilot, and new intervention recommendations for a larger scale pilot across multiple organizations.Designed, implemented, and facilitated program orientation for youth, integrating positive youth development principles. Authored a $200,000 grant proposal to support youth development and leadership programming.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Collecting, analyzing, and applying data on the effectiveness of program to shape the overall delivery of services and efficient execution of administrative and planning projects.Evaluating components of the program primarily through data analysis and developing tools to increase consistency, efficiency, and utilization of best practices agency-wide.Curriculum redevelopment for culturally and contextually appropriate service delivery in a new, school-based setting.Program intake planning for reducing barriers to accessing services and increasing the service pipeline.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Provide leadership to a youth development sub-team, in implementing high quality youth development programming. Assure adequate physical and emotional safety and supervision for youth participants in the youth space as well as enterprises and business partnership locations. Serve as a content expert and support training and development of best practices for youth development staff and business partners. In addition to Team Lead responsibilities, direct youth service responsibilities include facilitation of job readiness and skill building workshops, provision of direct case management service, advocacy, and connection to employment, education, and other services. Above the responsibilities of the job: developing systems to assure program quality and innovation via development of new and revised curriculum, data management strategies, youth marketing and outreach materials, and recruitment of both youth and business site partners.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Providing case management, advocacy, life and job skills training to youth as they participate in New Door’s programs. Support youth through direct service provision while involved in outreach, intake, program components, and post program. Beyond the responsibilities of the position, also developing systems to assure program quality and innovation via development of new and revised curriculum, data management strategies, youth marketing and outreach materials, and recruitment of both youth and business site partners.

New York, Us

Provided comprehensive case planning services for youth and their families in the foster care system. Engaged both youth and families in a problem solving process that lead to an appropriate plan of permanency.

New York, Us

Provided comprehensive case planning services for therapeutic youth and their families. Engaged both youth and families in a problem solving process that lead to an appropriate plan of permanency. Created and implemented behavioral plans utilizing strength based youth development techniches.

New York, Us

Provided comprehensive case planning services for adolescents and their families in the foster care system. Engaged both youth and families in a problem solving process that lead to an appropriate plan of permanency.

Mooresville, Nc, Us

Sole specialist in loss prevention, safety, and hazmat for a store of approximately 100 employees. Provided job and safety training for all store employees, as well as operational training on receiving, stocking, delivery, and in store sales to reduce shrink and increase profit margins. Role required operational knowledge of each position in the store, OSHA laws and regulation, and extraordinary attention to detail to ensure proper execution of all of these position and product specific treatments.

Master Of Social Welfare, Management & Planning, Social Work

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Sociology And Criminology