Supports the recognition and quality of school and community- based youth programs,specifically Excel Beyond the Bell (EBB) and other youth development and out-of-school time (OST) programs in Montgomery County. Duties include managing and coordinating Youth Development & OST community partners and providers, developing and implementing program standards and outcomes in alignment with Positive Youth Development that leads to successful programming, contract oversight, and knowledge-sharing of best practices.

Responsible for daily operations of 501c3 nonprofit baseball and softball organization, providing health and wellness opportunities for 300 youth participants across 25 teams; including communications, recruitment and training for coaches, players, umpires, and volunteers. Produced marketing campaigns including a proactive social media strategy and established new league website improving the player’s experience and increasing public interest and participation. Organized, planned and executed league fundraising events,netting over $65,000.

Aiding in the business development process and helping to secure comedy show sponsorships from regional business leaders. Assisting in show running. Volunteer support coordinator for shows.

Performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being. Works individually and in small groups to reinforce instruction, monitor performance, and support learning. This position also performs a variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all classrooms or learning environments.

Taught class of 15 Pre-K low-income children; recognized for creating classroom environment that resulted in measurable student progress toward national Head Start program goals. • Designed and implemented lesson plans to engage children and families to achieve program benchmarks in behavior, learning, health education and kindergarten readiness.• Collaborated with wide variety of school and government administrators to develop individualized plans that addressed academic, social, behavioral, health and home-related student issues.• Delivered data and analysis to grant administrators.

Responsible for developing programs and events to bring together experts, key stakeholders, and legislators in educational forums to share information and develop future policy. • Contributed to progression towards more gender equitable health care policy in state legislatures. • Partnered with female state legislators, corporate sponsors, and foundations to identify significant policy issues in state legislatures including infectious disease, bioterrorism, nutrition, food safety, environmental issues, and maternal and child health which were presented by experts at educational forums.

Managed AIDS Housing Admissions process for the nine-county Philadelphia Eligible Metropolitan Area (EMA). Collaborated with AIDS public health surveillance and service agencies to develop new housing programs for families and provided policy guidance for health professionals.• Awarded Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant for AIDS portion of Philadelphia Shelter Plus Care IV and V proposals.• Administered Shelter Plus Care federal grants assuring on-time compliance with all requirements.• Provided in-home assessments of persons with AIDS and collaborated with case managers/social workers in making suitable housing referrals for their clients.• Identified gaps in housing service programs and developed programs to better serve low-income populations affected by AIDS.• Advocated for AIDS housing related issues at local, state and national meetings to further assistance for housing, nutrition and healthcare.