Leatrice W. Moore Email & Phone Number

Spearhead the strategic direction, vision, and reach of BCDG and its membership through programs, strategic planning, and community outreach. Deliver oversight of the budget, funding strategies, new member programs, advisory board, and staff hiring. Lead county, city, state, and national advocacy efforts. Act as the voice of BCDG among stakeholders, in workgroup and committee meetings, and articulate critical policy changes related to Black families and communities. Consistently ensure the financial health and fiscal integrity of the organization by steering fundraising, ensuring maximum resource utilization Increased organization’s visibility by serving as the primary spokesperson on panel discussions and to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the general public, in addition to cultivating strategic relationships with community organizations, ranking U.S. Congress officials, and corporate representatives. Successfully launched the Building Thriving Communities Internship program, in addition to three cohorts, including Leadership Succession, Knowledge Collective, and Program Development.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Within my leadership role, I direct all program staff while guiding the implementation of component program units for three primary programs: Building a Lifetime of Options and Opportunities for Men (BLOOM); Boys and Young Men of Color (BYMOC); and Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD). I monitor and maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of all programs, identify opportunities, and strengthen relationships with program partners. ☑ Uncovered and pursued new programmatic growth opportunities in collaboration with CEO.☑ Secured $2.2M in new funding and renewed existing program service contracts and funding partner agreements.☑ Generated cost-savings of $150K and maintained the fiscal health of the organization by managing the budget, making budget recommendations, and immediately bringing irregularities to the attention of the CEO.☑ Delivered efficiency improvements by conducting comprehensive assessments, SWOT analyses, and efficiency reviews to identify gaps and propose recommendations. ☑ Promoted sustainability and increased program performance by developing accountability systems and metrics; presenting periodic reports on performance, progress, and impact; and facilitating continuous improvements. ☑ Assumed Senior Vice President role during change in leadership.

Los Angeles, California, Us

During my tenure, I supervised a team of 12 and operating budget of $1.2M. I directed and oversaw the administration of the gang prevention program including the monitoring and evaluation of program outcomes, annual audits, survey and assessment plan, and reporting requirements.☑ Supported initiatives by designing new programs and analyzing existing programs regarding their effectiveness.☑ Ensured pipeline of Youth Services Eligibility Tool (YSET)-eligible youth and supported recruitment and enrollment activities by developing processes and procedures such a rolling enrollment process, building relationships and meeting with external stakeholders to present the program and attract eligible participants, and tracking metrics.☑ Improved program delivery and efficiency by creating standard operation procedures (SOPs); evaluating and reconfiguring contractual compliance strategies; and developing onboarding, referral, and recruitment processes.☑ Recommended program improvements based on program assessment, evaluation, and progress report results. ☑ Facilitated baseline assessment of all GRYD program youth (academic, socio-behavioral and pro-social) and prepare Youth Development Plans.☑ Collaborated with business, civic, other organizations and stakeholders to develop activities that meet the needs and interests of South Los Angeles youth and the community. ☑ Attended Town Hall, call to action, staff, and parent meetings in addition to conducting home and court visits.

City Of Industry, Ca, Us

I delivered strategic direction, coordination, implementation, forecasting and documentation of YDS projects. I managed over 30 staff members.☑ Oversaw $3.5M budget, ensuring a positive financial position and maximum resource utilization. ☑ Drove project performance by managing timelines, deliverables, and project teams.☑ Identified and applied for funding opportunities in coordination with Contract and Grant Manager to help support agency activities and programs.☑ Attended local client, Council District, Neighborhood Council, Task Force, and LAPD partnership meetings.

I directed case management program services for City of Los Angeles GRYD prevention program designed to assess appropriate prevention and intervention services. Additionally, I managed a team of nine case managers. My scope of leadership included: devising detailed service plans and corrective action plans, as well as holding weekly case conference meetings to collaborate. ☑ Reduced case manager case load by 50% within 90 days to meet contractual obligation. ☑ Improved the daily workflow and productivity of the case management team by developing and implementing new programmatic policies and procedures. ☑ Streamlined program flow and productivity by implementing new policies and procedures.☑ Reduced risk factors and identified strengths for families by leading strategy team meetings, identifying problem areas, proposing strategies, and creating and executing individual service plans.☑ Increased participation and exceeded contractual goals by establishing mutually beneficial community partnerships.☑ Boosted overall team morale and performance by introducing regular staff development training and clearly defining program goals.☑ Developed and facilitated anger management curricula and sessions to help clients redirect anger.☑ Ensured program compliance with the scope of work, contractual obligations and policies and procedures.

Graduate-Level Certificate, Human Resources Management And Services

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government