Leah Albright-Byrd Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

Lead strategic operations for a global nonprofit empowering survivors of human trafficking through education, professional development, and economic opportunities. Direct program management, spearhead tech implementations, and oversee resource allocation to ensure efficiency, scalability, and alignment with the organization's mission. Collaborate with the CEO and development team to secure grants, manage budgets, and accelerate growth initiatives. Champion trauma-informed, survivor-centered practices across all programs, ensuring holistic and sustainable support systems that foster long-term success for participants. Implement innovative tech solutions to streamline processes, drive student engagement, and enhance program delivery.

Lead nationwide speaking engagements, workshops, and trainings on topics including human trafficking, trauma-informed care, economic empowerment, and nonprofit leadership. Consult with organizations on developing trauma-sensitive practices, survivor support systems, and leadership strategies. Advocate for policy reform and community action to combat human trafficking and support survivor reintegration.Provide strategic guidance to nonprofit leaders on building sustainable, impact-driven organizations that prioritize equity, empowerment, and social justice.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Amplified the mission of Health Movement, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering leaders to advance health equity and transform communities. Responsibilities included overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic planning for the organization, with a focus on fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. Prioritized the development of strategic relationships among nonprofit leaders, philanthropic investors, service providers, and community stakeholders. Leveraged a proprietary transformational methodology to drive measurable outcomes and further the organization's mission of promoting sustainable health equity initiatives.

Sacramento, California Area

Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations as the public face of Bridget's Dream, a role that remains one of the most fulfilling career experiences to date. As Executive Director, built and strengthened valuable industry partnerships to drive collaboration, engagement, and donor development. Acted as a national advocate in the fight against human trafficking, providing insightful information to social media, websites, television, and print media to educate the public. Leadership efforts focused on ensuring the team developed innovative and cutting-edge approaches through effective resource allocation and strategic planning.Served as the lead fundraiser, writing and overseeing all grant applications, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals. Promoted the organization's mission through successful community outreach and marketing strategies. Collected and analyzed key metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and worked closely with the board of directors to strategically guide operational decisions.This work was supported by deep knowledge of human trafficking, victim support, and a comprehensive understanding of Bridget's Dream's core programs, operations, and business plans.

Initially a proponent of the California bill that later became the CASE Act (Prop 35), joined CASRE as Interim Chief Operations Officer during its startup phase. Worked closely with the President and Board of Directors to provide operational oversight and implement the organization’s strategy focused on the CASE Act, foster care, and public education. Enhanced internal processes and infrastructure to support the organization's growth and mission fulfillment. Led the execution of strategic plans, ensuring that the organization had the capacity and systems needed to meet its goals effectively.

Sacramento, California Area

First management role as Program Manager, responsible for supervising staff in the delivery of employment services, ensuring consistency and alignment with contractual requirements. Led regular staff meetings and 1:1 sessions to review service provision, ensuring quality and compliance. Managed a program within a community collaborative, requiring frequent collaboration with contracting agencies to review referrals and develop improvement strategies. Facilitated outreach and training efforts to educate public groups while actively seeking opportunities for service expansion. Supported the ongoing development and training of team members, providing coaching and guidance to foster professional growth.

Auburn, Ca

Trained all incoming staff and interns while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the facility in the absence of the director and assistant director. Developed curriculum for education, independent living, and life skills programs. A key passion was conducting one-on-one sessions with clients, utilizing modern psychotherapeutic interventions, and facilitating group therapy sessions, including family interventions when necessary. Contributed to the development and revision of standard operating procedures, ensuring operational efficiency. Participated in clinical supervision for continuous professional development and accountability.

As Accounting & Office Manager, ensured timely completion of all bookkeeping tasks, maintained personnel and payroll records, and evaluated potential hires. Managed accounts payable/receivable using QuickBooks, analyzed blueprints, and completed take-offs for estimation. Played a key role in identifying and implementing marketing ventures to enhance business growth. Additionally, wrote and updated the company's standard operating procedures and established new bookkeeping and human resources procedures to improve overall company performance and efficiency.

During tenure at Juvenile Justice Chaplaincy, assumed key roles essential to supporting the organization's mission. Responsibilities included training staff members in office and field procedures, facilitating staff meetings to enhance communication and collaboration, and spearheading strategies to optimize operational efficiency. Provided counseling to incarcerated youth from diverse cultural backgrounds, offering guidance and support. Worked closely with the Chaplain of Sacramento County Probation Department on administrative tasks and program initiatives. Contributed to the development and implementation of a drug and alcohol prevention curriculum tailored for local middle and high schools. Supervised counseling and volunteer staff, ensuring adherence to organizational protocols. Managed all billing procedures using a state-supported database system and prepared press releases to effectively communicate organizational updates and achievements.

managed a range of responsibilities critical to organizational operations. These included processing payroll and ensuring the accurate creation and maintenance of personnel records. Managed administrative tasks such as processing performance evaluations, salary increases, leaves of absence, insurance enrollments, and fingerprint-health clearances. Served as an Exam Administrator, overseeing applicant screening, managing inquiries, and prescreening/reviewing applications. Additionally, trained upper-level staff and developed procedural manuals to address organizational training needs.

As an English tutor at Sacramento City College, provided personalized academic support to students, helping them improve their writing, reading, and comprehension skills. Worked closely with individuals to tailor tutoring approaches to meet specific learning needs. Facilitated productive learning environments through one-on-one sessions and group workshops, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. Empowered students to build confidence and achieve academic goals by offering guidance, feedback, and resources. Stayed updated on current teaching methodologies and educational resources to continually enhance the quality of tutoring services.

Bs, Psychology / Theology

Certification, Coaching

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