Engage with board of directors to support donor cultivationWork with Executive Director to develop comprehensive communications and messaging strategyBuild and implement effective fundraising campaigns, including compelling appeal writing and online campaignsEvaluate and execute strategies for diversifying revenue streams including expansion of individual donor base, major donors, corporate sponsors, and eventsRepresentative at public speaking engagements and external eventsDesign and produce Annual Report for stakeholders

As Project Director, I managed all aspects of the grant awarded to the Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center by the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). RMvlc was chosen as one of nine demonstration projects nationally to focus on providing holistic, wraparound services to victims of crime in the City and County of Denver; this project is known nationally as Wraparound Victim Legal Assistance Network.

Child Advocates—Denver CASA is part of a national network of volunteers who advocate for the best interests and rights of the nation’s most vulnerable population, abused and neglected children. Through specialized training and oversight, CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) work closely with local offices and jurisdictions to ensure abused and neglected children’s rights are being enforced when they, to no fault of their own, become involved in the juvenile justice system. As Program Director for Child Advocates—Denver CASA, my responsibilities included:Working with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to provide leadership in developing program goals, identifying and implementing strategies for program growth Directly managed CASA program staff, including one Advocate Engagement Coordinator, four Case Supervisors, and 140 CASA volunteers Actively worked to build and maintain positive relationships with community agencies including Denver Juvenile Court and Denver Department of Human Services Facilitated collaborative efforts between CASA, other agencies, case professionals and the Courts on an on-going basis. Developed and oversaw the implementation of strategies to increase volunteer engagement and retentionManaged VOCA, VALE and NCASA grants along with several grants from private foundations

Child Advocates—Denver CASA is part of a national network of volunteers who advocate for the best interests and rights of the nation’s most vulnerable population, abused and neglected children. Through specialized training and oversight, CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) work closely with local offices and jurisdictions to ensure abused and neglected children’s rights are being enforced when they, to no fault of their own, become involved in the juvenile justice system.As Interim Executive Director for Child Advocates—Denver CASA, my responsibilities included:Networking and built partnerships with donors, sponsors and community stakeholdersDeveloped a high profile with key outside constituents Oversight of administration, human resources management and operations of the organizationSupported Interim Program Director and Fund Development Director in creating and reaching organizational goals and objectivesKeynote speaker at annual fundraising event with 450 attendeesWorked closely with Board of Directors in strategic plan analysis

CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties is part of a national network of volunteers who advocate for the best interests and rights of the nation’s most vulnerable population, abused and neglected children. Through specialized training and oversight, CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) work closely with local offices and jurisdictions to ensure abused and neglected children’s rights are being enforced when they, to no fault of their own, become involved in the juvenile justice system.As a Volunteer Coordinator for CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties, my responsibilities included: A caseload of 30-35 dependency and neglect casesAssigned CASA volunteers to cases and monitored their progress through the duration of the caseDeveloped and mentored CASA volunteers in specifics of working as a children’s rights advocateAssisted in the grant monitoring/reporting of VOCA grant

The Resettlement Support Center Africa (RSC Africa) works in cooperation with Church World Service and the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). Resettlement Support Center Africa is one of nine resettlement support centers internationally and specifically focuses on resettlement through 44 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. RSC Africa’s mission is to provide support to the world’s vulnerable refugee populations through assistance in their application for resettlement to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).Field Team Manager is the fourth position I held in my four years at RSC Africa as I was consistently promoted for my leadership and programmatic management skills. My responsibilities included:Planned and managed all logistics, staffing, and scheduling for all refugee processing missions, including missions conducted by USCISManaged five Field Team and Circuit Ride Supervisors who directed approximately 120 multi-cultural staffOn-going evaluation of USRAP to identify areas for growth within the programPOC for all human resources and personnel related issues within the Field TeamManaged recruitment, hiring and orientation of new employeesConducted annual performance evaluationsDesigned and conducted quarterly training for 120 Field Team staff

The Resettlement Support Center Africa (RSC Africa) works in cooperation with Church World Service and the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). Resettlement Support Center Africa is one of nine resettlement support centers internationally and specifically focuses on resettlement through 44 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. RSC Africa’s mission is to provide support to the world’s vulnerable refugee populations through assistance in their application for resettlement to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).Casework Supervisor is the third position I held in my four years at RSC Africa as I was consistently promoted for my leadership and programmatic management skills. My responsibilities included:Direct supervision of 25 Caseworkers in daily workloads, human resource & personnel issuesParticipated in revision of SOPs to ensure processing consistency on the Field TeamDesigned and implemented orientation and on-going training for newly hired CaseworkersAssisted in vetting and hiring of candidates for Caseworker positionWorked with Caseworkers to identify future training needsPoint of Contact for stakeholders in the field

The Resettlement Support Center Africa (RSC Africa) works in cooperation with Church World Service and the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). Resettlement Support Center Africa is one of nine resettlement support centers internationally and specifically focuses on resettlement through 44 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. RSC Africa’s mission is to provide support to the world’s vulnerable refugee populations through assistance in their application for resettlement to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).Within theese positions at RSC Africa, my responsibilities included:Responsible for field operations, logistics and finances of assigned circuit rides Supervision of up to 15 field team members in refugee camps and other hardship locationsCoordination with UNHCR, IOM and other partner organizations on circuit ride logisticsRecord persecution stories and assist in application process for refugees throughout Sub-Saharan Africa in preparation for their immigration interview with USCISAssisted in developing and implementing training curriculum for new caseworkers in case management and verification interviews Made referrals to UNHCR or other partner organizations for refugees suffering from exceptional protection concerns