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Develop and execute strategies to effectively engage with government entities and industry stakeholders, monitor legislative and regulatory developments, and advocate for St. Jude's interests. Advise executive leadership on public policy and regulatory matters that impact the institution’s work. Policy portfolio: Continental United States

Counseled City Council members on local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory matters. Engaged with council members to develop and strategize innovative policy positions and legislative initiatives such as referendums, ordinances, resolutions, speeches, and opinions.

In a chief of staff capacity, drove the execution and engagement of key strategic goals, executive operations, and special projects (i.e., U.S. Treasury COVID Emergency Rental Assistance Program: $90 million; ‘Accelerate Memphis’: $200 million). Effectively oversaw division-wide (60+ staff) key performance indicators, data collection, database management, survey development, software implementation, and outcome evaluation projects.Within first six months, - Developed and implemented… Show more In a chief of staff capacity, drove the execution and engagement of key strategic goals, executive operations, and special projects (i.e., U.S. Treasury COVID Emergency Rental Assistance Program: $90 million; ‘Accelerate Memphis’: $200 million). Effectively oversaw division-wide (60+ staff) key performance indicators, data collection, database management, survey development, software implementation, and outcome evaluation projects.Within first six months, - Developed and implemented division-wide quarterly performance management metrics and monitoring goals - Coordinated the Division Director's transition team- Implemented ‘REDCap’ software to enhance division-wide survey design and data collection processes and reporting visualizations - Implemented ‘Neighborly’ software to enhance core initiatives/programs (e.g., Lead, ERAP) Show less

Generated over $20 million in revenue through establishing public-private partnerships with state and county public child welfare agencies and other high performing community-based organizations to deliver evidence-informed practices proven to dramatically improve the outcomes for children and older youth. Responsibilities included developing strategic plans and establishing partnerships with prospective jurisdictions, sustainability and growth plans with implementing jurisdictions, government… Show more Generated over $20 million in revenue through establishing public-private partnerships with state and county public child welfare agencies and other high performing community-based organizations to deliver evidence-informed practices proven to dramatically improve the outcomes for children and older youth. Responsibilities included developing strategic plans and establishing partnerships with prospective jurisdictions, sustainability and growth plans with implementing jurisdictions, government relations, public policy advocacy, and conducting landscape research and analysis. Supported efforts to evaluate foster youth voice in advocacy and strategy internally and externally.Volunteering:• National Steering Committee Member, Youth Villages Annual National Employee Conference (2017-2020)• National Steering Committee Member, Youth Villages, 'The YV Way' Culture (2018-2020)• Panelist, Youth Villages Summer Internship Summit (2017, 2019)• Breakout Session Presenter, Youth Villages Annual Employee Conference (2016, 2017, 2018) • Wellness Ambassador, Youth Villages (2017)• Committee Chair, Youth Villages Research Department's Staff Morale Committee (2015-2019) • Chairperson, Youth Villages’ CEO’s National Employee Engagement/Culture Committee (2016)• Lead Facilitator, YV Strategic Partnerships departmental Diversity Steering Group (2019-2020)• Co-Founder, Youth Villages Gold Kite Society (2019)• Member, Youth Villages National DEI Taskforce (2019-2020)• Conference Co-host, 2020 Youth Villages National Annual Employee Conference Show less

Surpassed project goals of key national research studies involving Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). Responsibilities included cultivating partner relations, recruiting and retaining study participants, database management, training study participants, and monitoring multiple study site performances. In addition, served as the agency’s National REDCap project development administrator. Responsibilities included developing custom internal and external surveys, database management, and… Show more Surpassed project goals of key national research studies involving Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). Responsibilities included cultivating partner relations, recruiting and retaining study participants, database management, training study participants, and monitoring multiple study site performances. In addition, served as the agency’s National REDCap project development administrator. Responsibilities included developing custom internal and external surveys, database management, and overseeing all REDCap tasks outside the technical domain managed by IT. Show less

Collected and assessed an array of verbal and statistical data. Key responsibilities included managing processes, building statistical reports, corresponding to research inquiries, and processing research assessment data packets. Carried out special projects such as successfully developing a manual for the agency's Residential Program leadership staff.

For President Obama's 'My Brother’s Keeper’ initiative, assessed national and county baseline data and evaluated agencies and policies that served young children in the Hamilton County TN area . Complied background data for the Regional Health Council in their effort to have select outdoor festivals held in the city become tobacco-free. Collaborated with Health Educators and Program Managers on the development of programs and events for a broad range of diverse audiences.

Collaborated with program analysts on executing the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ‘Neighborhood Stabilization Program,’ aimed at stabilizing neighborhoods and stemming the decline of house values across Greater Memphis. Carried out special projects such as the division's property portfolios overhaul.

Planned, implemented, and managed community affairs projects such as hospital-wide fundraiser events/campaigns, volunteer events and special events that met the mission and goals of Regional Medical Center. Provided administrative and analytical support to the Manager, Community Affairs and Engagement/Volunteer Services.