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Lacey, Wa

Administered funding, contracting, and directed services for a policy and regulatory organization serving two neighboring counties (thousands of clients in need of mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention) with a $67M operating budget and 35-person staff. Provided procedures and oversight for 21 Field Psychiatric Responders for seven counites, Peer-to-Peer program and Crisis Management for nine cities. Directed regional operations for three treatment/diversion centers supporting government, profit and non-profit organizations: law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorney office, public defense office, local judicial courts, and state level agencies. Co-developer of Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) using crisis behavioral teams to greatly reduce jail population and cost, while increasing prevention and treatment to clients.

Thurston County, Wa

Led the adoption of balanced budgets for biennium years (~$330M+ per year for 260K+ residents), levying revenues to operate all county services and implementing and amending/repealing county ordinances. General Balance was $10-12M yearly - upgrade in bond rating to AA+ within 2 years. Administered seven directors and departments (~1,100 FTEs) on policies for services related to population health, public works, economy, land permits, parks, emergency services (fire), human resources and diversity, risk management, media and capital facilities. Negotiated with nine unions. Developed and aligned county policy objectives and bridged communications with local and regional governing bodies (21 elected county officials), seven mayoral municipalities and three Indian Tribal Nations - having executive authority for agreements to balance issues related to Commerce, Population Growth, Transportation, Housing, IT and Environment.Developed, implemented health polices and funding strategies supporting Population Health for Thurston County: Food Inspections, Environmental Health (water), Disease Control and Prevention (immunizations), Maternal & Child Health, Developmental Disabilities, Vital Records and Health Emergency Management; advanced to #6 best of 39 counties in Health Outcome rankings; supervised 113-person staff. Chair of Housing Action Team with 30 community members, developed near-term operational strategies and funding distribution ($6.2M) to increase affordable housing by 20% through incentivization and legislative initiatives concurrently reducing homelessness by 10% using supportive services via private and non-profit network. Strategized regional health outcomes covering seven counties as a county member of the new Cascade Pacific Action Alliance organization. Budgeted $30M for programs access and treatment: Coordinated Care (+10%), Oral Health (+20%), Transitional Care (+5%), Youth Behavior (+15%), Opioids Abuse/Crisis and Chronic Diseases (+30%).

Fort Lewis Wa

Charted development and implementation of US policy for short & long term strategies for humanitarian, civil affairs, area security and combat missions worldwide. Experienced and proficient in international, regional, local governance and tribal customs & courtesies, laws and general expectations within USA, Asia/Pacific Rim, South America, Middle East and Sub-Sahara Africa. Built, managed, and adapted a changing workforce (~100-15,000 service members/civilians) based on developing exceptional leaders, balancing generational traditions with emerging socio-cultural demands, inspiring diversity and inclusion, and integrating new technologies. Managed budgets and contracts varying from $1M to $2B for programs, personnel, equipment and other supply-demand deliverables while sustaining collaborative military interests with US/foreign businesses, US/foreign governments and various reputable non-profits to build elementary schools, irrigation-water-sewer systems, health/optometry/dental clinics, economic/banking centers, security and law enforcement services, roads/bridges and environmental guards, resulting in saving or prospering villages to cities and rural developments, while establishing stability and security to thousands of lives.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Leadership

Master Of Science (M.Sc.) In Human Resources, Human Resources Management And Services

Diploma, Military And Strategic Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Russian Language And Literature, 3.6

Certificate in Eastern European Studies