Ruth Georges

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Program Designer. Engagement Strategist. Certified Diversity Executive. @ U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Ruth Georges's Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, United States
About Ruth Georges

I help businesses and institutions develop interventions to make the workforce more equitable.Self-directed and driven Certified Chief Diversity Executive with comprehensive accomplishments in designing and implementing procedural, structural, and distributional equity into program design, managing multi-million dollar program budgets, and cross-functional teams to ensure success and achieve goals. Known as an innovative thinker with strong project management, strategic partnerships, equitable program development, and community engagement acumen. Highly organized, creative problem-solver who excels at guiding others through complex projects and advising on implications.I have been credited with impactful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion activities and programs across organizations, that have created a strong sense of belonging for all and resulted in a more diverse workplace. I have been a key in building synergies between internal and external D&I efforts within organizations, ensuring diversity and inclusion is embedded in all elements of a business, resulting in innovative, creative, and inclusive business solutions. Accomplishments:• Supported in designing 19 equity targets to better serve environmental justice communities.• Designed a $1.5 Million Community Education grant for non-profits to increase marketing, education, and engagement with Massachusetts energy efficiency programs. • Oversaw and managed multi-million-dollar program budgets focused on serving and minimizing workforce development and social barriers for 10K+ young adults in MA.• Managed the MBTA Youth Pass program and strategically marketed the program's benefits, and doubled the program participants to increase MBTA investment in youth transportation to over $1 million dollars.Specialties: Equity, Strategic Partnerships, Workforce Development, Diversity & Inclusion, Community Outreach & Engagement, Equitable Program Development, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Public Policy, Equity Metrics/Targets, Strategic Communications, Energy Efficiency Portfolio Management, Consultancy, Public Speaking, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Project Management, and Leading Initiatives. Reach out to me via Linkedin

Ruth Georges's Current Company Details
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

U.S. Department Of Energy (Doe)

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Program Designer. Engagement Strategist. Certified Diversity Executive.
Ruth Georges Work Experience Details
  • U.S. Department Of Energy (Doe)
    Senior Supply Chain Deployment Manager
    U.S. Department Of Energy (Doe) Jan 2023 - Present
    Washington, Dc, Us
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  • Eversource Energy
    Supervisor, Equity, Strategic Partnerships And Workforce Development
    Eversource Energy Jul 2021 - Present
    Hartford, Connecticut, Us
    • Lead developed and supervised a team of Energy Efficiency Consultants to design and implement business unit-wide projects to increase program participation rates in environmental justice communities.• Managed program services, community engagement, and projects to reach and engage low-and-moderate income customers in energy efficiency programs. • Managed energy efficiency portfolio and projects for the associated team and deploys resources to meet all performance targets.• Managed stakeholder relationships (customers, regulators, and/or other non-Utility Energy Efficiency Stakeholders) to support improving program access for diverse communities. • Directed supervision of department staff, including personnel professional development, performance assessments, recruitment, and preparation of reporting procedures for program implementation activities (e.g. production summary, target attainment, etc.).• Serve as a lead communicator within Eversource Energy Efficiency and with external partners to articulate and develop approaches for including LMI and EJ community needs within program offerings and structure.• Oversees the integration of strategic activities between the customer, program administrators, advisory consultants, and vendor/contractors to yield customer-centric programs and services.• Lead initiatives that research, identify, develop and implement new value-added services with priority emphasis on LMI customer needs, equitable program design, and environmental justice communities.• Developed an RFP to establish a first-ever Energy Efficiency Language Access Plan to better serve bi-lingual customers. • Oversees budgeting, invoicing, and tracking of program expenses to properly align program output with spending. • Developed an internal statewide process to track workforce development activities, KPIs, and budget for four energy efficiency utility companies.
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  • Eversource Energy
    Energy Efficiency Community Strategist
    Eversource Energy Mar 2020 - Jul 2021
    Hartford, Connecticut, Us
    • Developed and implemented effective community relations campaigns and facilitated focus groups to support better servicing customers. • Responsible for community outreach, engagement, planning, and implementation of projects that focus on low and moderate-income customers for electric and natural gas energy to promote environmental justice.• Provided critical, high-level outreach and engagement to increase participation within the Low/Middle Income (LMI) customer segments and defined Communities,• Build and maintained relationships with advocacy groups and service organizations focused on LMI customers within the Company’s service territory, interactions with regulators, and other external stakeholders concerned with outcomes among these customers, and close coordination with functional departments within Eversource Energy charged with delivering products and services to this customer segment.• Served in a public engagement role for Eversource for Energy Efficiency and LMI Community to put perspective into appropriate aspects of business development (i.e. new service offerings, customer service outreach), ensuring equity remains a consideration as part of it.• Developed an understanding of LMI customer needs and priorities to design solutions to meet or exceed customer and stakeholder expectations.• Gained approval from regulators or other external stakeholders on proposed plans and anticipated outcomes.• Partnered with workforce development programs to develop workforce pathways focused on providing LMI constituents with the credentials and skills needed to secure employment within their local labor market.• Identified opportunities to expand Eversource Energy’s relationships with local communities and organizations that will lead to increased economic opportunity. This position will work with partners to develop programs and initiatives that lead to a more diverse workforce and supply chain.
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  • Fanm Kreyol, Inc
    Co-Founder
    Fanm Kreyol, Inc Mar 2008 - Present
    • Founded Fanm Kreyol, Inc. to educate and empower Haitian women.• Served in the roles of President, Intake Coordinator, and Internal Advisor.• As President expanded the organization's membership through marketing events throughout the state of Florida and at local conferences, such as HALO.• As Intake Coordinator, developed membership criteria, guidelines, policies, procedures, and processes for new members.• As Internal Advisor, improved the organization leadership by managing the executive board and requiring leadership retreats for new members.• Formed initial constitution and policy that are now the foundation of Fanm Kreyol, Inc.• Designed guidelines and membership manuals• Presented workshops on proper leadership for members.• Planned events to raise social consciousness about women’s issues.• Lead over forty members.• Spoke at various forums throughout the state of Florida to market Fanm Kreyol, Inc.• Synergized with local non-profits to raise funding for various initiatives.• Created and overseen budget for Fanm Kreyol, Inc.• Formulated and managed outreach projects to raise the organization's visibility in the community.• Overseen yearly program evaluations.• Increased member participation by collaborating with local non-profits such as The Springs, a shelter for women.• Hosted the major event, Stop The Madness, a forum on domestic violence.• Held annual benefit dinners which raised over $5,000 in donations for local non-profits.• Created initiatives to increase sponsorship.• Created grassroots efforts with local non-profits to increase voters in the Haitian community• Created social media strategy through Facebook and Twitter• Managed web content strategy and management• Produced monthly newsletter and publications.
  • City Of Boston
    Manager Of Engagement & Outreach
    City Of Boston Sep 2017 - Mar 2021
    Boston, Ma, Us
    • Developed, implemented, and managed outreach and engagement strategies to examine youth opportunities, create pathways, expand awareness, and program development for Boston's youth.• Oversee development through outreach tools – managed Outreach and Engagement Coordinators to create innovative materials, program language, interactive online spaces, and dynamic events to raise awareness about the departments and division's goals and initiatives.• Created and maintained communication strategies using web-based digital marketing, and social media and worked with the Career Development Specialist to prepare presentations and proposals.• Managed DYEE organizational marketing strategies & communications. • Managed Youth Lead the Change, the city’s youth participatory budgeting process.• Overseen and managed the Mayors Youth Council.• Developed strategy for youth outreach team and strategic outreach plan.• Ensures regular communication and engagement of partners through managing all division major events and initiatives.• Maintained up-to-date and accurate outreach and engagement records, use spreadsheets and databases to capture work efforts, monitored, and reported division metrics, and compile deliverables and outcomes.• Participated in planning meetings, reporting, and partnership development citywide youth involvement initiatives. • Assisted in the recruiting, hiring, training, and managing of interns, volunteers, and seasonal staff.• Collaborated with city departments, other government agencies, and non-profit service providers to ensure the perspective and needs of youth are considered in various projects, programs, and initiatives, and managed $ 1,000,000.00 in capital investments. • Expanded access to municipal, state, and federal programs for youth to ensure appropriate referrals can be made.• Define organizational evaluations to evaluate marketing initiatives and program development.
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  • City Of Boston
    Mattapan & North Dorchesr Liaison & Haitian Liaison For The City Of Boston
    City Of Boston Jul 2015 - Sep 2017
    Boston, Ma, Us
    • Served as Neighbored Liaison to Mayor Walsh • Create opportunities for residents to civically engage with government agencies.• Hosted and facilitated community meetings. • Primary contact for city services/agencies. • Coordinated city initiatives and neighborhood projects. • Manage and coordinate community process for all projects relating to development, zoning and licensing• Serve as a hub of information for city serves • Attend or advance events with/on behalf of the Mayor • Respond to fires and all major neighborhood emergencies. • Create weekly newsletters/ information dissemination• Facilitate public processes for applications before licensing and ZBA• Attend meetings (some evenings and weekends) with neighborhood leadership to plan and implement neighborhood improvement efforts.• Act as the main contact for community members who have questions on City programs/services and as the main contact between the City and the community by advising community members on City programs/policies/services• Report on important issues and activities in the assigned geographic areas to City leadership.• Explain & facilitate City processes and help to identify City funds to support neighborhood development• Assist with resolving complex neighborhood complaints in a timely fashion.• Partner with neighborhood leadership to improve quality of life issues for the neighborhood.• Provide coordination and direction to city agencies in initiating and responding to neighborhood initiatives, plans, Development, events, and requests.
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  • United Haitian Students Of Florida
    Vice President/Regional Director/Advisor
    United Haitian Students Of Florida Jan 2008 - Dec 2015
    • Governed as Vice President, Regional Director, and Advisor.• Mobilized Haitian students to join UHSF and attend Summer Leadership Retreats.• Worked as Regional Director to assist in developing new Haitian Student Organizations throughout the state of Florida.• Developed and overseen the Executive Board and Committee Chairs advance UHSF.• Created and chaired Summer Student Leadership Retreats/Conferences.• Created set guidelines for the development of United Haitian Students of Florida.• Provided guidance and leadership to local HSOs (Haitian Student Organizations).• Planned and hosted voting drives to increase Haitian Student voters.• Supervised Regional Directs and overseen 15 HSO.• Spoke to raise awareness of issues in the Haitian Community.• Assisted in creating annual budgets.• Hosted quarterly fundraiser to raise funding for local non-profits.
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  • Massachusetts State Senate
    Public Policy Intern
    Massachusetts State Senate Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
    Boston, Us
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  • Greater Haitian American Chamber Of Commerce
    President
    Greater Haitian American Chamber Of Commerce Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
    Tampa, Florida, Us
    • Developed and managed a yearly budget.• Governed as president and managed the executive board for two years.• Implemented policies and procedures for each board position. As a result, through hosting board leadership summer retreats, they were able to help facilitate the advancement of the chamber.• Created unique membership engagement events which increased membership over 35%• Managed community relations by collaborating with local non-profits and businesses.• Established local events at various members’ establishments to increase the visibility of members' businesses.• Created a new marketing initiative by hosting young professional networking mixers at local restaurants.• Implemented a volunteer program by coordinating with college students at the University of South Florida. This program allowed students to volunteer with the chamber and intern with local chamber members.• Created and managed yearly fundraisers.• Strategically planned and increased membership through the use of website development and community engagement.• Managed and supervised staff at meetings and events.• Publicly spoke at all hosted meetings and community events. Served as a public “face” of the organization, which assisted in Partnership-building.• Oversaw all program evaluations and assisted in measuring the program's success.• Lead in all planning and managing of major projects; such as Membership Drives and Monthly Fundraisers.• Implemented a community political liaison to attend all city board meetings to raise political awareness within the community and the chamber.
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Ruth Georges Education Details

  • Suffolk University
    Suffolk University
    Master Of Public Administration - Mpa
  • University Of South Florida
    University Of South Florida
    Women & Gender Studies
  • University Of South Florida
    University Of South Florida
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

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Ruth Georges works for U.s. Department Of Energy (Doe)

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Ruth Georges's current role is Program Designer. Engagement Strategist. Certified Diversity Executive..

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Ruth Georges attended Suffolk University, University Of South Florida, University Of South Florida.

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