The Program Manager (Policy & Practice) position complements the skillset of the SAA TTA team, bringing experience with researching, analyzing and presenting findings on evidence-based, best and promising practices, policies, trends and funding strategies within the criminal justice system.

I provide a wide range of services to organizations performing justice-focused technical assistance and advocacy. I have more than 15 years’ experience conducting policy and data analysis and translating results into clear, accessible materials targeted to strategic audiences. My strong background in justice research, content production, communications, presentation and collaborative partnerships makes me a valuable resource to lead projects or provide additional capacity when needed. I am an innovative, thoughtful and reliable professional. I have performed work for the Pretrial Justice Institute, the Vera Institute of Justice, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Californians for Safety and Justice, and the Alliance for Safety and Justice.I have expertise in: Policy Analysis, Data Collection & Analysis, Powerful & Clear Writing, Strategy Development, Relationship Building, Speaking & Presentations, Project Management, Content Production, Training & Teaching, Content Production Management, Making Complex issues Clear to Audiences, Project & Campaign Support.

Produced written content to support donor acquisition and retention—stewardship reports, giving needs priorities menus, event remarks and talking points, donor correspondence. Short-term hire to provide added capacity.

• Produced wide range of content—issue briefs & reports, talking points, press releases, op-eds, internal process documentation, e-newsletters & blogs, internal written style & editorial guidelines, grant proposals & reports, more (see List of Key Products below)• Developed multi-focused communications strategies (internal/ external/ media/ project-based) in partnership with communications and leadership teams • Ensured alignment of content with organizational and communications strategies, messaging and brand • Worked closely with public relations firms on media outreach and response • Created social media content, managed social media campaigns, increased earned media• Provided timely and accurate information to national and jurisdictional partners engaged in pretrial improvement efforts• Monitored social media presence and activity of oppositional organizations and individuals to inform strategy (2018 consultant services)

• Authored research publications; assisted with grant proposals and reporting, developed strategies and ideas for future research• Presented research findings to internal and external stakeholders• Assisted communications staff on report production, editing, design, and outreach• Reviewed, edited and assisted in the design of publications and online content • Attended justice coalition events and meetings, reported significant news and developments to staff

While living in East Africa I performed part-time data analysis, writing/editing/proofreading work for NGOs such as the Population Council and PATH. ° Analyzed data and evaluation results for reproductive health projects and programs° Proofread, edited and formatted project reports, work plans, and proposals, working within tight deadlines and style guidelines° Maintained attention to detail under short turn-around requirements

° Managed projects for company’s in-house satisfaction survey branch, specialized in ad hoc projects requiring development of frameworks and guidelines° Oversaw all aspects of surveying: design, production, distribution, collection, data cleaning, analysis, report writing

° Conceived and drafted membership correspondence; developed membership retention strategy° Designed and created member/donation database; streamlined data input

° Managed participation in Federal Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program; collected, recorded, and analyzed criminal justice data° Authored Crime in Hawaii 2001, an annual analysis of state UCR statistics° Conducted state-wide trainings and presentations to administrative and criminal justice personnel on data entry and criminal justice trends

° Principal Investigator on two-year, juvenile incarceration and recidivism project ° Responsibilities: study design, data collection and analysis, report writing° Conducted interviews with state and county-level juvenile justice stakeholders and policymakers: judges, legislators, police, prosecutors, administrators° Presented and defended findings and policy recommendations