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North Brunswick, New Jersey

Orchestrate program oversight, strategic planning, capacity building, board and agency relations, marketing and communications, grant writing for 12 family health programs across 6 counties for NJ maternal and child health non-profit organization. Operational Performance Enhancements: Restructured team of 35 to reinvigorate organization and collaborated with Board to revitalize mission; Spearhead program operations, grant writing, budgeting, leadership development, and team training; Revamped underperforming Parents as Teachers program to earn Blue Ribbon Quality Excellence Award; Turned around inherited Healthy Families program to pass accreditation after 2 years of failed attempts. Maternal and Child Health System Leadership: Evaluate regional needs, recruit stakeholders, and secure funding and resources to close program gaps; Lead national project piloting new early childhood system promoting health, literacy, and school readiness in Central NJ; Collaboratively innovate with government and agency colleagues on 4 NJ Health Quality Task Forces; Presented Maternal and Child Health Central Intake systems building initative at 2019 Ounce of Prevention National Conference.

North Brunswick, Nj

Hired to launch state-funded reproductive health program and promoted by CEO in 2015 to lead health and family programs, foundation projects, intake processes, and cultural outreach initiatives across 6 counties. Managed high-performing team of 6 program supervisors, 4 community health workers, and 20 staff. Created 5-county centralized intake process and participated in regional system improvement workgroups. Supervised Parents as Teachers and Healthy Families programs for Somerset and Middlesex Counties. Achieved pregnancy outcome grant goals of reaching 300 women, 75 referrals, and 2 seminars per month. Created quality standards, performance metrics, and government and agency coalitions to close gaps.

Franklin Park, Nj

Developed social work assessments, clinical evaluations, and treatment plans for hospital patients and community members to determine skilled nursing rehabilitation and long-term nursing home care needs. Partnered with doctors, nurses, and therapists to facilitate smooth transitions and appropriate care levels. Advocated for residents and provided supportive counseling to resolve aging and end of life issues.

Red Bank, New Jersey

Conducted strengths-based clinical assessments for 30+ weekly referrals and collaborated with 25 case managers providing integrative care to stabilize and treat mental health patients in Monmouth County. Clinically evaluated referrals from case managers, state hospitals, community providers. Managed high-risk client caseload including planning treatment and connecting with resources. Applied a holistic treatment approach assessing client's home, family, strengths, and weaknesses.

Edison, New Jersey

Led member services and board relations to drive recruitment, engagement, and retention for the largest national social work professional development association while pursuing Master of Social Work degree. Grew membership 10% by offering value-added continuing education, networking, and licensing programs. Managed and enhanced relations with 42 member Board of Directors by providing weekly communications and creating a new member welcome webinar covering board roles, expectations, and protocols. Presented at NASW events, organized annual membership dinner, and managed scholarship fundraiser.

Trenton, New Jersey

Promoted within 6 months to VP of Community Service leading community education, grant administration, public affairs, and volunteer management for healthcare provider serving Mercer County women and families. Worked closely with the CEO and 5 fellow senior management team members supporting 45 agency staff. Trained and mentored 10 direct reports and volunteer teams delivering health services and education. Ensured cohesive, consistent messaging across health center and educational outreach communications. Facilitated relations with the Board of Directors and co-led community affairs and education committee. Collaborated with 5 Planned Parenthood VPs to create an interactive 3-day employee training program. Selected by CEO to travel to South African affiliate to share HIV and reproductive healthcare best practices.

Northeast Region, Edison, Nj

Led northeast regional team of creative directors, graphic designers, and photographers for Georgia-based advertising firm creating high-end commercial photography and prepress production for Fortune 500 clients in the US and Canada. Managed regional operations including business development, operating budget and quality assurance.

Master’S Degree, Social Work, International And Community Development

Bachelor’S Degree, Fine Art, Communication Design

Non-Profit Leadership Certificate