As an Executive Governance Consultant at Verdecares, Inc., I led the strategic restructuring and project management of a non-profit provider of Senior Care. I also served as a subject matter expert in complex, cross-functional organization development, and change management initiatives.In my role, I drove engagement, awareness, and preparedness for projects by designing, developing, and implementing stakeholder management strategies to increase organizational footprint in expanding communities. I also directed needs assessments, organizational analyses, and program evaluations, resulting in restructuring of the organization and streamlining marketing of strategic and operational plans. Additionally, I guided strategic board governance and program restructuring to ensure organizational adherence to compliance regulations.I played an instrumental role in VerdesCares being accepted onto the Maricopa Community Advisory Board, which resulted in greater awareness of seniors’ needs, new funding sources, and community partnerships. I also identified and wrote the organization's first Maricopa County grant, securing additional funding. Finally, I facilitated project management and board and program strategic restructuring, resulting in a high-rate of organizational compliance.

As Executive Director of United States Veterans’ Initiative, I led operations and oversaw the development and implementation of new programs, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.In my role, I increased program size and revenue >350% through effective product management and marketing, business development, and transformational leadership in government and public sectors. I also delivered revenue growth by $11M by increasing personnel from 27 to 74 and by developing strategic community relationships, receiving substantial grants, and developing a superior model to provide enhanced Veterans’ services.I developed and executed strategic plans, program growth, management analysis, community outreach, and staff and Veteran training. I was also recognized by senators and congressmen/women for providing outstanding services to homeless Veterans.I eliminated a 13-year deficit by obtaining funding sources, streamlining operations, and maximizing resources. I also collaborated with local, state, and government agencies to provide healthcare, housing, employment, counseling, education, and training.I brought awareness and impacted community viewpoint on the importance of providing services to Veterans’ by educating and presenting to 200+ profit, non-profit, and governmental agencies. I also increased Veterans’ services and raised >$20M for a new facility and two homes for sexually traumatized women by working with government philanthropic partners, Veteran leaders, and city leadership.I managed team of Executive Management staff; led annual performance reviews, strategic planning, and process improvement initiatives based on performance metrics and evaluations; recognized for leading the site with the highest employee retention rates.I increased monthly revenue by $30K by identifying more productive methods to achieve top performance, eliminate waste, and reduce unnecessary expenses.

As Manager of Education Division Social Services at Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community, I was responsible for the overall operation of the department. I also oversaw the development and implementation of new programs, while ensuring compliance with Tribal Laws and regulations.In my role, I successfully developed and implemented a new Educational Social Services Department. I also supervised program operations supporting four sites, ensuring quality assurance, logistics, policies and procedures, data analysis, community relations, quarterly reporting, and crisis management. I managed and collaborated with community to achieve program goals.I cast vision and led strategic growth of the start-up Educational Social Services Department by partnering with community organizations. I also increased student emotional, educational, and physical success by collaborating with Tribal Government, Department of Corrections, Child Protection Services, and Family Advocacy Center.I increased student services program >50% through effective communication, marketing, program offerings, and collaboration with schools, families, and community agencies. I was also nominated and recognized by Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian Community as one of the Top 5 Employees of the Year (out of 7,600 employees) for outstanding commitment and leadership.I established, developed, and expanded Educational Social Services Program, increasing program referrals by 60% within first two years. I also represented Superintendent/Education Director at meetings and conferences, and prepared and delivered presentations to Education Board, Tribal Council, and other key stakeholders.

In this role, I was responsible for the overall operation of the district's alternative high school. I also oversaw the development and implementation of five innovative programs, while overseeing administrative operations, financial management/budgeting, HR (recruitment, training, benefit plans, regulations, payroll, dispute resolution), and marketing of program services.In my role, I designed and established an alternative accredited MN Department of Education high school by meeting rigorous state compliance, regulations, policies, and procedures. I also integrated training activities to include curricula, and assessing student learning, learning styles, and documentation.I executed and directed Federal 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant (CLLC) consisting of 50 programs and two sites. I secured ~$1.4M in school revenue obtained by developing, securing, and implementing three federal grant programs and one state-funded program to provide increased educational opportunities and establish food service program to low-income students.I also boosted high school graduation rates ~10% by designing and creating an accredited Alternative Learning Center, garnering support from community leaders, Minnesota Department of Education, and appropriate licensing agencies. I also created an afterschool program resulting in 90% of struggling elementary and high school students demonstrating academic improvement.Finally, I authored, wrote, and obtained Federal Summer Food Program and Minnesota state approved Supplemental Education (SES) program to improve student academic achievement.