Dedicated to preventing and ending youth homelessness in America by: 1. Working directly with communities to develop and implement coordinated community responses 2. Testing and improving innovative program models together with local partners3. Creating opportunities for philanthropy to coordinate investments and increase impact 4. Collaborating with national partners to better understand youth homelessness, share learning, and sustain the momentum needed to end this crisis… Show more Dedicated to preventing and ending youth homelessness in America by: 1. Working directly with communities to develop and implement coordinated community responses 2. Testing and improving innovative program models together with local partners3. Creating opportunities for philanthropy to coordinate investments and increase impact 4. Collaborating with national partners to better understand youth homelessness, share learning, and sustain the momentum needed to end this crisis once and for all Show less

Support communities in understanding their needs, developing strategies, and implementing solutions that address racial equity in their community's homelessness systems.

Provided strategic leadership and project management on key NCHYF initiatives

Directed a multidisciplinary team across 5 primary partner organizations in the implementation of a million-dollar federal contract focused on YYA homelessness and its intersection with adolescent pregnancy prevention and family violence. Project includes the maintenance and improvement of two federal websites, the development and standardization of processes and practices, management of a transition from the previous contractor, and working through a transition in federal administrations… Show more Directed a multidisciplinary team across 5 primary partner organizations in the implementation of a million-dollar federal contract focused on YYA homelessness and its intersection with adolescent pregnancy prevention and family violence. Project includes the maintenance and improvement of two federal websites, the development and standardization of processes and practices, management of a transition from the previous contractor, and working through a transition in federal administrations. Responsibilities included the following: Primary interface with the client and FYSB leadership; Overall project direction, work plan and strategy development, and meeting facilitation; Quality control, content review and oversight; Subcontract and budget management, leveraging PMBOK, Lean, and Agile processes Show less

Leading an innovative Direct Cash Transfer Plus model to end homelessness for young adults in Massachusetts

• Led/co-Led several internal teams. Responsible for team member development, project planning, systems design, office and field guidance development and training. Includes the project application process for a $2.02 billion grant competition.• Led/co-led inter-agency collaborations for youth, local systems coordination, and data integration.• Led design and implementation of a $33 million Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program• Co-led design and implementation of a multi-agency… Show more • Led/co-Led several internal teams. Responsible for team member development, project planning, systems design, office and field guidance development and training. Includes the project application process for a $2.02 billion grant competition.• Led/co-led inter-agency collaborations for youth, local systems coordination, and data integration.• Led design and implementation of a $33 million Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program• Co-led design and implementation of a multi-agency pilot to develop and implement a comprehensive community-wide plan to prevent homelessness among LGBTQ youth in Houston, TX and Cincinnati, OH.• Developed a model for housing transition-aged youth, and negotiated with non-profit, city, and state stakeholders to reallocate $300,000 to test in New Orleans, LA. Housed 15 youth experiencing homelessness.• Presented at national conferences on preventing and ending youth homelessness, office policy, and systems coordination several times annually.• Led/Co-led local technical assistance engagements to support community efforts to end youth homelessness• Desk officer for greater NYC region, supporting local HUD office, conducting triage, and working directly with grant recipients Show less

• Successfully completed the PMF program with advanced promotions from GS-11 to GS-13.• Led/co-led 3 teams including youth homelessness strategy and policy. • Managed grants and regional HUD office implementation for New England, Kentucky and Mississippi.• Drafted memos and correspondence for senior staff and present at meetings on behalf of the office. • Designed and implemented pilot projects, led complex data analysis, and represented office on intra and inter-agency… Show more • Successfully completed the PMF program with advanced promotions from GS-11 to GS-13.• Led/co-led 3 teams including youth homelessness strategy and policy. • Managed grants and regional HUD office implementation for New England, Kentucky and Mississippi.• Drafted memos and correspondence for senior staff and present at meetings on behalf of the office. • Designed and implemented pilot projects, led complex data analysis, and represented office on intra and inter-agency collaborations for youth and data integration.• Over 200 hours of training issues of homelessness, youth homelessness, systems involved youth, and education Show less

• Mentored and tutored youth, coordinated volunteers board, supported programing, and mentored staff.

• Developed and delivered products concerning continuum of care-based coordinated assessment systems• Facilitated on-site stakeholder training

• Researched current regulations, policies, and practices on the office’s homeless and neglected or delinquent programs. Developed federal monitoring guide for state education coordinators • Developed, presented, and implemented office data management strategy.• Represented the office on interagency and cross-sector working groups on the intersection of education and homelessness.

• Hired, trained, and managed 11 grad school students to prepare inner-city high school juniors and seniors for college • Established a yearlong curriculum, designed training, coordinated logistics with school administration, provided on site support, and conducted program monitoring.

• Co-developed low-cost imaging and file management system for small businesses• Responsible for business development, implementation of marketing activities, hardware and software installations and client training in over 75 business offices across the country

• Researched and discussed solutions to the core issues facing education in America with 44 cohort fellows and expert guests.• Organized a talented team of alumni, led the development and launch of the organization's first local almuni board

• Worked directly for the President of Curriculum Associates. Developed social networking strategy, best practices for marketing impact analyses, and P&L analysis of proposed HR expansion. Presented to executive staff.

• Raised $70,000 for local youth development from both public and private local, national, and international sources.• Founded and led “Open World,” a youth organization that mobilized community support for youth development, developed and operated a youth center, internet café, community newspaper, and annual HIV/AIDS awareness weekend. • Designed curriculum and instructed more than 150 students in 4th to 11th grades. Created and led six afterschool clubs.• Trained non-profit… Show more • Raised $70,000 for local youth development from both public and private local, national, and international sources.• Founded and led “Open World,” a youth organization that mobilized community support for youth development, developed and operated a youth center, internet café, community newspaper, and annual HIV/AIDS awareness weekend. • Designed curriculum and instructed more than 150 students in 4th to 11th grades. Created and led six afterschool clubs.• Trained non-profit, local and regional government staff concerning the development of youth initiatives. Show less

• Developed and led summer leadership training curriculum for youth ages 14 to 21• Mentored youth participants and supported staff with organizational development