Prior to joining the leadership team at Trail Life USA, I spent 15+ years leading a team transforming the lives of at-risk youth and families at one of the premier transformational programs for at risk youth in the nation. I had the privilege of being mentored by founding practitioners in the field and continued to innovate and improve the program alongside them making significant improvements in academic and emotional education.• Accountability & Performance Measures: My commitment to excellence has been recognized by perfect Accreditation Scores, a Cornell University study showing our program as one of the most effective in the Southeastern US, Program Licensure, & invitations to bring success to other like organizations. • Achieving for the Organization: I partnered to raise a $1M budget annually allowing for expansion & continued development of the program, increased title 1 Funding by 700%, & educational achievement by 78%. Academic performance of failing boys & girls has improved dramatically with a consistent two-year grade gain over one year. I kept over 500 students from jail & 80% of children who graduated the program did not re-offend.• External Recognition: I have been chosen by my peers as Association Executive Vice President & had the responsibility & privilege of Consulting with existing programs and aiding in new Program Development nationally & internationally.Skills: Marketing | Advocacy | Consulting | Budgeting | Experiential Education | Volunteers | Compliance | Curriculum Development | Event Management | Fundraising/Public Relations | Sales | Groupwork | Program Development | Keynote Speaker