Michele Disken Greco Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York, New York, United States

New York, Ny

Greater New York City Area

• Promoted into a newly created role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management and operations of the entire Programs staff team (7 people), which included both the Prevention Education and Loss & Healing teams• Directed efforts to standardize and streamline systems across the Programs Department• Developed new models for building capacity for program delivery: train the trainer models, webinars, etc.• Led team effort to develop new pilot program for the loved ones of those with lived experience of suicide• Managed key external partnerships • Led efforts to collaborate with Communications team on new print and web-based materials • Continued to serve as member of Senior Staff team and lead the Staff Workgroup on Impact

Greater New York City Area

• Directed updates, implementation, distribution, and evaluation of AFSP’s prevention education programs, print/online materials, and resources for the public, school communities, and professionals• Built and supervised three person staff team and oversaw collaboration with all departments, consultants, vendors• Oversaw the delivery of prevention education programs nationally through AFSP’s chapter structure:o Equipped Chapters with new tools needed to guide program implementation; focused on streamlining processes and implementation protocols to build capacity while increasing efficiencyo Built systems to improve communications to and collaboration with division/chapter directors• Engaged in ongoing assessment to determine program gaps and regular evaluation to demonstrate and communicate utilization, impact, and effectiveness of prevention education programs

Greater New York City Area

• Set and executed policy and grassroots strategy in New York, New Jersey, and Eastern Pennsylvania: o Exceeded annual recruitment goals and engaged volunteers (13,000 advocates/125 ambassadors)o Led training series, state legislative days, and Advocacy Summit efforts (engaged 250 volunteers) o Co-chaired state coalitions on access issues, collaborated with professional organizations and external partners, and testified at state capitals to advance state legislation and secure wins o Raised nearly $50K annually in grant support • Provided regional leadership for all programs serving children and families. Focused on standardizing programs with best practices, building relationships with patients/providers, and expanding reach • Led regional site for national young adult pilot program; built committee and implemented first event • Planned and implemented web-based education programs as part of e-Learning series • Managed and coached staff of direct and indirect reports and collaborated closely with national staff • Built and managed four volunteer committees. Worked with regional and local boards. Participated in two national advisory committees and regional cross-functional planning teams

Greater New York City Area

• Developed and spearheaded a unified advocacy program for the newly formed Northeast Region, providing strategic direction and guidance to staff and volunteers from six field offices • Designed, planned, implemented, and evaluated regional training series, empowering more than 250 volunteers to learn about policy priorities/tactics and share their stories • Led regional delegation at Advocacy Summit, recruiting/managing 50+ volunteer attendees per year • Planned first NY state legislative day, leading 25 attendees in effort to meet with 40 legislative offices • Created Junior Ambassador Pilot Program and engaged nearly 30 children/teens (aged 10-17) in advocacy; this Program has since been adopted by the National Office and expanded nationwide • Developed Young Adult Empowerment Initiative for volunteers aged 18-35 and teen session at Summit • Cultivated relationships with partners to enhance organizational reputation and policy capabilities • Secured more than $165K in funds to support regional advocacy initiatives

Greater New York City Area

• Mapped the strategic direction of the New York Chapter’s 12-county region as key member of the senior management team; set and consistently exceeded programmatic and budgetary goals • Co-wrote government, corporate, and foundation grants that secured nearly $1M annually to expand public health, policy and research initiatives • Served as project lead for statewide capacity building initiative: managed the efforts of 8 program staff from four field offices, advocacy/evaluation consultants, and DOH contracts. Secured $2M in over 7 years• Led citywide capacity building project: oversaw advocacy consultant, managed contracts, coordinated legislative visits, and testified at City Council budget hearings. Secured $300K over 7 years• Facilitated grassroots advocacy efforts: planned and led visits to Washington D.C. and Albany, conducted ongoing advocate recruitment and training, and issued Action Alerts • Supervised direct and indirect staff reports and interns • Managed two volunteer committees, including the administration of Research RFPs, organization of 10 professional education symposia, and implementation of public education programs on access to care • Managed patient assistance programs granting $75K to 250 recipients/year, consistently reaching goals• Collaborated with Development staff to integrate mission-based efforts into fundraising events

Greater New York City Area

• Successfully collaborated with government and corporate partners, community agencies, and medical institutions to plan, implement, and evaluate disease management and education programs serving diverse communities, reaching thousands of New Yorkers with arthritis • Led Chapter component of statewide capacity building initiative funded by $250K grant from New York State Senate that reached more than 2,400 participants with community-based programs• Worked with New York City Department for the Aging to pilot innovative programming at senior centers • Designed instructor training manual for self-help workshop; conducted 20 training sessions at community sites reaching more than 500 participants

Greater New York City Area

• Managed study with families enrolled in HealthySteps, an innovative delivery model for pediatric care: conducted 170 research sessions, supervised volunteers, and assisted with evaluation process • Coordinated project examining Reach Out And Read, a clinic-based book distribution program: assisted in survey design and analysis and interviewed 89 families

Greater New York City Area

• Served as staff advisor to medical students on the implementation of community service initiatives • Liaised with NYC agencies and schools to implement community-based service projects • Collaborated with the Office of Public Affairs and Community Relations to publicize student events • Led Advisory Board meetings, organized Community Service Fair/Directory, and prepared Annual Reports

Greater New York City Area

• Acted as the sole staff member for dynamic grassroots organization that empowered women to make informed healthcare choices• Worked with Executive Board members to plan programs, secure funding, and publish newsletter

Greater New York City Area

• Managed patient service programs and volunteers for local office • Interviewed patients to assess needs and connected patients/families with community resources • Revitalized Feel the Smile of a Child program for families of children with cancer; worked with community leaders and volunteers to develop, fund, publicize, and implement five successful events • Recruited, screened, and trained volunteers; co-chaired quarterly meetings of health professionals

B.S., Communication

M.P.A., Nonprofit Management

Health Education

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication