Lori Ross Email & Phone Number

Miami, Florida, United States

The Chief Mission Delivery Officer (CMDO) serves as a member of the executive team charged with managing all mission delivery-related activities and day-to-day responsibilities of co-developing and administering the Council’s strategic plan. The CMDO is responsible for the comprehensive design, development, and implementation of plans to extend and deliver Girl Scout membership and program throughout the council’s jurisdiction. Promotes Girl Scout visibility and strengthens the Girl Scout… Show more The Chief Mission Delivery Officer (CMDO) serves as a member of the executive team charged with managing all mission delivery-related activities and day-to-day responsibilities of co-developing and administering the Council’s strategic plan. The CMDO is responsible for the comprehensive design, development, and implementation of plans to extend and deliver Girl Scout membership and program throughout the council’s jurisdiction. Promotes Girl Scout visibility and strengthens the Girl Scout image in the community. Show less

Miami, Fl

Direct and oversee all aspects of program function to insure the implementation, delivery, and assessment of a nationally consistent leadership development experience for girls ages 5-17.Develop, plan, deliver and evaluate creative, outcome-based educational programs that address the needs and interests of girl members from ages 5 to 17 including summer camp programs, overnight educational events, and large-scale special events for members and their familiesCompose and submit… Show more Direct and oversee all aspects of program function to insure the implementation, delivery, and assessment of a nationally consistent leadership development experience for girls ages 5-17.Develop, plan, deliver and evaluate creative, outcome-based educational programs that address the needs and interests of girl members from ages 5 to 17 including summer camp programs, overnight educational events, and large-scale special events for members and their familiesCompose and submit grant proposals to local, regional and national funding sources and oversee implementation of grant supported programs.Recruit, train and manage event volunteers, program and seasonal staff and supervise delivery of council-wide special events and seasonal outdoor programFacilitate collaborations with community organizations, businesses and educational institutions that increase awareness of Girl Scouting and provide progressive experiences that enhance Girl Scout programmingDevelop and sustain positive, constructive relationships with internal and external customers Show less

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Provided direct support to administrative volunteers and Girl Scout troop/group leaders to ensure the delivery of high quality, progressive program opportunities • Provided leadership and direction, within a team setting, for the design, development and delivery of council-wide curriculum• Developed, planned, delivered and evaluated hands-on, outcome-based educational programs that addressed the needs and interests of members including educational programs, and leadership… Show more • Provided direct support to administrative volunteers and Girl Scout troop/group leaders to ensure the delivery of high quality, progressive program opportunities • Provided leadership and direction, within a team setting, for the design, development and delivery of council-wide curriculum• Developed, planned, delivered and evaluated hands-on, outcome-based educational programs that addressed the needs and interests of members including educational programs, and leadership training opportunities • Facilitated and cultivated collaborations with community organizations, businesses and educational institutions that increased awareness of Girl Scouting and provided progressive experiences that enhanced Girl Scout programming Show less

• Directly supported the Zoo’s Education Department visitor engagement initiative through narrative and conservation education talks at keeper encounters and animal exhibits and live animal demonstrations

Hamilton County Park District-Glenwod Gardens

Developed and delivered natural history programs to park visitors and organized groups (schools, scouts, camps, etc.)Provided informal interpretation of park features and environmental elements for park visitors and organized groups

Provided leadership and direction, within a team setting, for the design, development and delivery of council-wide programs for girls from ages 5 to 17Developed, planned, delivered and evaluated creative, outcome-based educational programs that addressed the needs and interests of girl members from ages 5 to 17 including summer camp programs, overnight educational events, and large-scale special events for members and their familiesRecruited, trained and managed event volunteers… Show more Provided leadership and direction, within a team setting, for the design, development and delivery of council-wide programs for girls from ages 5 to 17Developed, planned, delivered and evaluated creative, outcome-based educational programs that addressed the needs and interests of girl members from ages 5 to 17 including summer camp programs, overnight educational events, and large-scale special events for members and their familiesRecruited, trained and managed event volunteers and seasonal staff and supervised delivery of council-wide special events and seasonal outdoor programFacilitated collaborations with community organizations, businesses and educational institutions that increased awareness of Girl Scouting and provided progressive experiences that enhanced Girl Scout programmingDeveloped and sustained positive, constructive relationships with internal and external customers Helped plan, launch and set the direction for the new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program initiative for Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia councilDeveloped, coordinated, delivered and evaluated STEM Facilitator Training programs for adult volunteers and older girls and managed and supervised Volunteer STEM Facilitators.Helped to identify and supported development of STEM programming for grant funding opportunitiesServed on the Girl Scouts of the USA’s Council STEM Advisory Team to provide insights and make recommendations on the development of nationally consistent goals and implementation strategies that foster opportunities for girls to explore STEM fieldsPlanned and managed departmental budget and performed various administrative duties as required Show less

Planned and managed departmental budget and performed various administrative duties as required; Developed a curriculum of unique educational programming for school groups, scout groups, families and zoo visitors including age-appropriate, early childhood programs; educational summer camp and school break programs for children age 4 to 17; educational programs and special events for families and zoo visitors; On-site interpretation for zoo visitorsCreated, presented and evaluated… Show more Planned and managed departmental budget and performed various administrative duties as required; Developed a curriculum of unique educational programming for school groups, scout groups, families and zoo visitors including age-appropriate, early childhood programs; educational summer camp and school break programs for children age 4 to 17; educational programs and special events for families and zoo visitors; On-site interpretation for zoo visitorsCreated, presented and evaluated comprehensive, age-appropriate elementary science programs based on local and state standards and frameworks that included collaborative after-school and summer Science Club programs; Service Learning opportunities; hands-on teacher training workshopsRecruited, trained and supervised staff, adult and teenage docents and high school and college interns and developed a continuing education program for staff, interns and volunteersDeveloped and promoted cooperative programming with community organizations, businesses and school systemsPlanned and managed departmental budgets and performed various administrative duties Show less

Developed and presented environmental science and conservation educational outreach programs to public and school groups. Developed and presented hands-on teacher training workshops, maintained teacher resource libraryPlanned, organized and implemented local, regional, national and international natural history travel programs for adults; supervised professional trip leaders, naturalists and volunteers

Developed and implemented environmental and conservation education programs and special events for familiesRecruited, trained and supervised staff and adult and teenage volunteers

Bs, Environmental Education/Naturalist

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