Seth Pickens, Edd, Mdiv Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Championed a strategic shift throughout the organization towards a novel community-based learning model, encompassing administrative, programmatic, and holistic leadership, ensuring ongoing investment into people and their well-being.• Secured $50K grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation for African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund's Preserving Black Churches Grant Fund, showcasing grant writing and fundraising capabilities to ensure ongoing organizational success.• Oversaw membership growth, curriculum implementation, and service production through effective recruitment, marketing, evangelism, and retention strategies.

• Empowered students by delivering workshops across California, New Mexico, and Colorado, addressing mental health stigma and fostering resilience within community colleges and 4-year institutions.• Designed, developed, and facilitated engaging 20-minute workshops promoting emotional well-being and personal growth, pioneering a "mental health Peloton" concept.• Facilitated workshops, spearheaded the research and development of new programs, and focused on holistic mental health and personal awakening functions to bolster the health and well-being of individuals within the organization’s reach.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Collaborate on a study focused on eviction prevention resources in Los Angeles, convening and facilitating an ad hoc Community Advisory Board to gather expert insights on service navigation challenges and opportunities within LA County, leveraging network to secure this impactful short-term opportunity.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Led a team of 7 professionals in a comprehensive non-profit initiative encompassing fundraising, project management, curriculum development, recruitment, case management, communication, data collection, and rigorous evaluation in support of project goals.• Secured over $1M in funding over 3 years (while also overseeing a $400K annual budget) through strategic grant proposals and partnerships with policymakers, foundations, and community leaders, ensuring financial stability and agility.• Spearheaded a groundbreaking research project demonstrating the effectiveness of holistic solutions in addressing persistent homelessness, influencing policy changes and information in California Community Colleges.• Designed and implemented a unique learning experience for community college students at risk of homelessness, utilizing workshops, curated video content, guest speakers, and skill-development presentations.• Pioneered research efforts, leveraging qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform project design, and authored a comprehensive research report, which gained recognition from the LA City Council and Mayor for its exploration of employment-based solutions.

• Provided visionary leadership encompassing spiritual, civic, and administrative aspects for a historic congregation, spearheading outreach efforts through impactful campaigns resulting in strengthened community engagement.• Revolutionized the organizational culture by driving initiatives in partnership building, program development, infrastructure improvements, and fundraising, resulting in a substantial increase in membership and financial contributions.• Led a team of 12 direct reports through a heart for service, instilling enthusiasm and fostering a collaborative environment while also facilitating interfaith dialogues to promote understanding and collaboration across diverse faith communities.

-Lead sales executive

-Sales consultant for local artist groups-English Teacher-Raised money and built latrines

Detroit, Mi

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Psychology

Master Of Divinity (Mdiv), Psychiatry And Religion

Activities and Societies: Student Senate

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Alpha; Student Government; Chapel Assistants