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Los Angeles County, California, United States

Direct and oversee the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH), leading out equity and community centered design, implementation and measurement of comprehensive supports from preconception through pregnancy, childbirth and childhood. Set and implement the strategic direction for the division, which consists of over 160 employees and $25M+ budget to address some of the most pressing concerns in the county and foster joy, wellbeing and abundance for residents. Responsible for the planning,… Show more Direct and oversee the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH), leading out equity and community centered design, implementation and measurement of comprehensive supports from preconception through pregnancy, childbirth and childhood. Set and implement the strategic direction for the division, which consists of over 160 employees and $25M+ budget to address some of the most pressing concerns in the county and foster joy, wellbeing and abundance for residents. Responsible for the planning, implementing and evaluating of services that Program areas include: African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative, Doula Programs, Medical Doula Hub, Asthma Coalition, Black Infant Health (BIH), Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP), Community Health Outreach Initiatives (CHOI), Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP), Help Me Grow (HMG) LA, MCAH Data Resource Center, Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), Parents as Teachers and Healthy Families America Home Visiting Programs, Positive Youth Development Program, Research and Evaluation, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Program. Lead design and oversight of guaranteed income project, home visitation systems building efforts, grant making and contracting, and innovations in equity and service delivery. Show less

Los Angeles, Ca

Direct all activities of the agency, which specializes in providing organizational development, business management, strategic planning and implementation, communications strategy and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion related consulting services to public health agencies, foundations, public school districts and related efforts. Managed, strategized on, and coordinated multiple large-scale projects across both public health and public education sectors simultaneously. Supervise… Show more Direct all activities of the agency, which specializes in providing organizational development, business management, strategic planning and implementation, communications strategy and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion related consulting services to public health agencies, foundations, public school districts and related efforts. Managed, strategized on, and coordinated multiple large-scale projects across both public health and public education sectors simultaneously. Supervise and direct a team of eleven, including planning, allocating projects and associated assignments, goal-setting, overseeing completion of tasks and objectives of team members. Negotiate and set all budgets and allocate appropriate resources for the agency’s contracts, which range from six to ten projects at any point in time, including monitoring completion of deliverables and adjusting allocations where necessary. Developed and deliver Joyous and Just Leadership Framework trainings to support current and emerging leaders in fostering joy, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in their daily work while operating in self-reflectiveness and a growth mindset. Provide technical assistance and trainings to public agencies, collaboratives and movements on addressing inequities in birth and other health outcomes as well as public education.2013 – 2022 Clients have included: First 5 LA, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, California WIC Association, various WIC offices, March of Dimes, BUILD Initiative, California Health Care Foundation, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Compton Unified School District, Los Angeles County Office of Education, and the California Association of Black School Educators. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Develop, plan, and implement strategic marketing and internal and external communications activities, and projects for the Office of Educational Services for Los Angeles Unified School District and the six divisions it oversees: Beyond the Bell (before and after school programs), Food Services, Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Procurement, Student Health and Human Services and Transportation Services.Assist the Superintendent's Office in strategic planning for key initiatives… Show more Develop, plan, and implement strategic marketing and internal and external communications activities, and projects for the Office of Educational Services for Los Angeles Unified School District and the six divisions it oversees: Beyond the Bell (before and after school programs), Food Services, Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Procurement, Student Health and Human Services and Transportation Services.Assist the Superintendent's Office in strategic planning for key initiatives including: Boys of Color Initiative; Office of Equity and Inclusion; and Achieving Breakthroughs in Special Education. Engage stakeholders and keep them connected to the work of Divisions, utilizing a variety of tools including Board communications, social media, blog posts, media relations, presentations and collateral materials. Show less

Oversaw the development and implementation of strategic marketing communications for First 5 LA’s place-based effort, Best Start, which is focused on 14 underserved and under-resourced communities throughout Los Angeles County.Responsible for strategic messaging, branding, integrated marketing, and outreach communications.Led and developed a team of marketing communications staff and consultants to support programmatic and public education goals.Built partnerships among… Show more Oversaw the development and implementation of strategic marketing communications for First 5 LA’s place-based effort, Best Start, which is focused on 14 underserved and under-resourced communities throughout Los Angeles County.Responsible for strategic messaging, branding, integrated marketing, and outreach communications.Led and developed a team of marketing communications staff and consultants to support programmatic and public education goals.Built partnerships among organizations and community groups.Provided oversight of goal-setting, budget allocations, complex procurement processes and projects and scope of work development.Led the development and implementation of communications trainings and communications capacity building activities. Show less

Carson, Ca

Managed the day to day operations of a 2000-member community service ministry with several community service programs, a community economic development corporation and affiliates in the US and Africa.Responsible for developing and implementing communication strategy for the organization, including all internal and external communication.Managed all organizational and departmental budgets.Responsible for board governance and maintaining non-profit status.Oversaw… Show more Managed the day to day operations of a 2000-member community service ministry with several community service programs, a community economic development corporation and affiliates in the US and Africa.Responsible for developing and implementing communication strategy for the organization, including all internal and external communication.Managed all organizational and departmental budgets.Responsible for board governance and maintaining non-profit status.Oversaw all construction projects and facilities, including procurement and management of all contracts.Developed and project managed large-scale, multi-million dollar capital development campaigns.Managed marketing communications for GCFI’s separate non-profit, Bridges Community Economic Development Corporation, and its Academic Center of Excellence, which provides supplemental educational support services to underserved children and their families. Show less

Los Angeles, Ca

Created and managed a successful and fully-operational marketing function for the West US operations (10 offices) of the global human resource consulting firm from the ground up.Led, directed, developed, and motivated a team of 20 marketing coordinators, graphic designers, and marketing assistants. Responsible for developing, communicating, and implementing marketing communication and data systems strategy for multiple lines of business and initiatives for the western… Show more Created and managed a successful and fully-operational marketing function for the West US operations (10 offices) of the global human resource consulting firm from the ground up.Led, directed, developed, and motivated a team of 20 marketing coordinators, graphic designers, and marketing assistants. Responsible for developing, communicating, and implementing marketing communication and data systems strategy for multiple lines of business and initiatives for the western US.Responsible for internet strategy for the marketing of special initiatives in the west.Developed and maintained an intranet site for the sharing and communicating of sales support resources, tools, and information.Produced regular reports on market penetration, recommendations for increasing market-share, and research on prospect and targets for business development opportunities. Show less

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Organizational Change And Leadership

Mba, Business Administration/Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts, Business Administration

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