As the Program Supervisor for Arapahoe County’s "Parents to Work" initiative, I lead a dedicated team that partners with the Arapahoe County Human Services Division and community organizations to each year empower over 180 non-custodial and custodial parents to secure meaningful employment and meet their child support obligations. My role involves overseeing the program’s daily operations, ensuring adherence to program guidelines, and driving collaboration with key community partners to maximize participant outcomes.Key Responsibilities:-Develop and mentor staff to ensure high-quality service delivery and program success.-Manage program metrics and reporting, identifying trends to drive continuous improvement and enhance participant outcomes.-Cultivate a culture of accountability and empowerment, resulting in positive employment and child support compliance outcomes for participants.-Plan and coordinate events to celebrate participant milestones, while creating networking opportunities with peers and potential employers.Key Achievements:-In PY23, assisted 223 clients, delivering over 5,700 services and facilitating 100 successful job placements, with an average starting wage of $22.73 per hour.-Partnered with the Business Development department to provide 5 Work-Based Learning opportunities and 15 Post-Secondary training certifications for program participants.-Spearheaded initiatives that celebrated 31 Fatherhood graduates, reinforcing the program's commitment to holistic support for parents and their children.

Work Options is a highly impactful workforce development initiative with $1.2 million operating budget which serves over 1,100 participants annually. As the Director of Recruitment & Community Engagement, my staff and I consistently achieved exceptional employment and recovery outcomes, with participants averaging a 4% recidivism rate compared to 48% statewide. I’ve worked tirelessly to expand opportunities for participants, launching a culinary job training program across three sites that led to 100% of graduates securing employment with an average starting wage of $22/hour.Key Highlights:• I established working relationships with 125+ potential employers and community partners, with nearly 90% of graduates maintaining employment after six months of completing program.• I managed contracts valued at up to $250,000 from government agencies, promoting adherence to funding mandates and reporting requirements.• I partnered with the Colorado Department of Labor, the Department of Corrections, and Denver Metro area workforce centers, engaging hundreds of participants across three sites.• I coordinated training programs spanning up to 180 days, working with participants at pre- and post-release phases to overcome barriers to self-sustaining employment.• I ensured culinary job training program maintained robust participation across all training sites, with participants obtaining roles spanning entry-level dishwasher up to sous chef positions.• I trained and supervised staff regarding community resources and restorative justice concepts, promoting the highest caliber of services while reporting to the Executive Director.

As Executive Director & Co-Founder of The Reentry Initiative, I launched an organization aimed at empowering people following their transition from incarceration, spearheading initiatives which served over 400 formerly incarcerated individuals statewide. In line with this, I established programs to expand access to housing, food, clothing, transportation, and mental health, with partners offering onsite and off-site services. I also cultivated partnerships with government agencies and community programs, establishing relationship with housing organization to offer emergency shelter.Key Highlights:• I oversaw fundraising initiatives, with our organization receiving $200,000+ in donations during my tenure.• I coordinated logistics of employment & reentry fairs with hundreds of attendees, connecting participants with resources and opportunities.• I maintained compliance with regulatory requirements as mandated by government partners, overseeing interdepartmental audits.• I facilitated cognitive behavioral interventions, with participants receiving robust pre- and post-release support which greatly lowered recidivism rates.• I led classes for participants and volunteers, teaching concepts of stress management, mindfulness, emotional wellness, and conflict de-escalation.

Managed community-based and family programs on behalf of world’s largest Christian nonprofit advocating for justice reform and restorative change, allocating $50+ million organizational operating budget. During this time, I implemented the first-ever seminary program in Colorado and the second-ever women's seminary program in the country, successfully increasing housing placements and improving participant ability to get critical needs met.Key Highlights:• I mobilized 200+ community leaders, corrections officials, and ministry partners to provide effective in-prison and aftercare programming, meeting pre- and post-release needs of offenders and loved ones.• I impacted 20,000+ children each year across four states, directing family reconciliation efforts and orchestrating delivery of Christmas gifts to all children of offenders. • I managed outreach and fundraising initiatives, successfully generating over $5 million in donations during tenure.• I worked with nearly 50 federal and state correctional facilities, supportive residential programs, and parole officers, directly supporting 700+ participants annually through classes and seminars. • I addressed critical needs of offenders and returning citizens, ensuring attainment of housing, transportation, nutritional support, and opportunities for economic independence, and self-actualization.• I delivered 1,000+ presentations for groups of 200 attendees, prioritizing social justice issues pertaining to incarceration and reentry to break pipeline to prison epidemic.• I served as a liaison between national personnel and local communities to develop and execute transformational initiatives, achieving over 10% reduction in recidivism among graduates.• I directed organizational volunteer recruitment, engaging and training 500+ supporters each year.• I was promoted to Field Director for a five-state region, managing community programs across UT, WY, NM, CO, and TX, reporting to the Regional Executive Director.