Executive Director
New Jersey
•Responsible for leadership, direction, management, and oversight of Foundation strategy, operation, and staff •Set and ensure proper execution of Foundation strategy, as it relates to reaching dfree® network and individuals•Serve as a co-leading brand spokesperson, lead trainer, adjunct professor (graduate level course), and voice for niche/specialized audiences (e.g., dfree® Young Money, Living dfree® with Tamika Talks)•Support growth in program adoption, brand reach/recognition, and transformational outcomes via brand and programmatic ideation and leading execution (From 250 to 5,000+ organizational reach, collective debt reduction from $6M to $36M+, collective savings accumulated of $1.2M+, reduced reliance of credit/debt as a lifestyle, increased engagement of financial professionals, and participation in wealth building activities – savings, insurance, and investing)•Manage and enhance viability of corporate, philanthropic, and key community partnerships (e.g., churches, denominational groups, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) •Fiscal strategy and management, program development and execution, measurement of impact/outcomes, as well as leader engagement•Ideated and executed dfree® Young Money framework to reach youth/young adult segment; designed and delivered programming at middle, high school, collegiate (including HBCUs), and entry level employee levels•Developed derivative content for dfree® workshops and special programs (e.g., Living Well & Leaving a Legacy, Free to Be)•Oversaw development and publishing of dfree® supplemental works (dfree® For You - specialized versions for senior citizens, youth/young adults, and entrepreneurs)•Initiate top line brand level, campaign, and event theme, marketing, and programmatic approaches •Responsible for planning and oversight of budget in excess of $1M•Developed organization’s multi-year fundraising plan; successfully executed online donor campaign and secured multi-year partnership during pandemic