Susan Lightfoot Schempf Email & Phone Number

New Orleans, LA, US

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

The Wallace Center at Winrock International is a national leader in sustainable and equitable food systems development that supports entrepreneurs and communities as they build a new, 21st century food system that is healthier for people, the environment, and the economy.To achieve this vision, the Center builds and strengthens linkages in the emerging.

Panama

• Provided project management for a capacity building initiative to improve, expand and institutionalize the Voluntary Assistant program to engage young and aspiring professionals in the work of WFP.
• Developed scopes of work, built institutional partnerships, created promotional materials and program templates, and documented best practices. Produced a white paper for inter-agency collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Produced a desk review of the Purchase for Progress pilot program… Show more
• Produced a desk review of the Purchase for Progress pilot program in Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala and developed strategic recommendations for WFP’s Regional Procurement Officer in preparation for the.
• Received United Nations Department of Safety and Security Certifications in Basic and Advanced Security in the Field. Show less

Greater New Orleans Area

• Provided program coordination for the Walmart BRIDGe Corps project (Building Resiliency In Disaster-prone Geographies), a Corporate Social Responsibility and Volunteerism initiative in New Orleans, Louisiana.
• Leveraged the expertise of the private sector to build the capacity of local emergency response organizations including Evacuteer, the City of New Orleans, and the St. Bernard Project. Tailored scopes of work for… Show.
• Leveraged the expertise of the private sector to build the capacity of local emergency response organizations including Evacuteer, the City of New Orleans, and the St. Bernard Project. Tailored scopes of work for each.
• Coordinated logistics for a team of 12 corporate volunteers from Wal-Mart, interfaced with community partners, facilitated partner meetings, coordinated welcome and final events, and managed volunteer assignments.
• Prepared final program evaluation and financial reports for PYXERA Global, Wal-Mart and community partners.
• Attended the 2016 Global Engagement Forum and produced a publication for the organization’s e-magazine. Show less

Greater New Orleans Area

• Developed funding proposals for private foundations and banks to mobilize resources for post-conflict youth economic development, food security and livelihoods programming in northern Uganda.
• Developed content and administered the Requests for Proposals process for the organization’s 2015-2016 Youth Economic Opportunities grant program.
• Developed and implemented a Marketing and Communications Plan, including a website re-vamp, a social media campaign, and production of marketing… Show more
• Developed and implemented a Marketing and Communications Plan, including a website re-vamp, a social media campaign, and production of marketing materials. Tripled the organization’s social media engagement in 3 months.
• Provided a range of administrative and program coordination support services to field staff in Gulu, Uganda. Show less

Ukiah, California

• Developed and managed US Department of Agriculture grants, including proposal development, grant negotiations, grant files and program and budget revisions. Contributed to organization-wide strategic program development.
• Supervised and supported program staff, developed scopes of work and recruited consultants, produced quarterly and annual reports for donors and organizational leadership, and implemented program monitoring and.
• Designed and implemented a regional Farm… Show more
• Designed and implemented a regional Farm to School program and food aggregation, marketing and distribution system. Forged and formalized innovative business partnerships with the private, public and non-governmental.
• Coordinated agricultural capacity building to increase market access through the provision of small business development services, technical assistance, and access to capital and financial services. Designed and.
• Increased local procurement for school meals programs to an average of 35% of total purchasing by providing specialized training and technical support to food service employees, administrators, and farmers.

Fort Bragg, CA

• Led the community-based agricultural initiative from inception into a nationally recognized 501c3 non-profit organization with a $300,000/year budget. Developed organizational strategy and hired and directed staff.
• Designed, implemented and managed the Farm to School, School and Community Gardens, Youth Internship and Peer Nutrition Education programs. Worked with community partners on numerous regional food system initiatives.
• Provided grant management for all donor grants, from… Show more
• Provided grant management for all donor grants, from proposal to close-out. Established and maintained relationships with private, public and institutional donors and partners.
• Diversified funding streams through social enterprises, corporate sponsorships, volunteerism and fee for service programs. Developed the annual budget and managed the finances of the organization.
• Advised the Board of Directors on personnel, administration and program related issues.

Arcata, California

• Provided strength-based case management services to 38 low-income families enrolled in the Head Start Child Development Program. Facilitated access to community resources and services.
• Worked in partnership with families, Head Start staff, community organizations and public social service agencies to promote and advocate for healthy child, family and community development.
• Served as a mandated reporter, provided crisis intervention services and assisted families with creating safety… Show more
• Served as a mandated reporter, provided crisis intervention services and assisted families with creating safety plans.
• Facilitated individual case meetings and inter-agency collaboration.
• Coordinated site activities and special programs including parenting workshops and nutrition education programs. Show less

Master Of Science (M.S.), International Development, 4.0/4.0

Activities and Societies: Academic Chair, Payson Graduate Student Association Graduate Teaching Assistant, Social Entrepreneurship and.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Cultural Anthropology, Summa Cum Laude