Douglas Semark

Experience

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  American Youth Soccer Organization

  Jul 1993 - Jun 1996

  National Director of Officiating

  Responsible for training and certification of 45,000 referees.

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  American Youth Soccer Organization - AYSO

  Jun 1996 - Jun 2000

  Responsible for training and certification of 120,000 coaches, 47,000 referees, and 11,200 local staff members nationwide.

  • National Executive Director

    Jul 1999 - Jun 2000

  • Director of Education

    Jun 1996 - Jun 1999
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  Gang Alternatives Program

  Nov 2000 - Jun 2016

  Executive Director

  From an organization of seven employees in 2000 to 90 in 2016, we increased the budget more than 25 times, expanded from one to six locations throughout LA County, and served tens of thousands of students and families. We made employee improvement a priority, and professional development in a learning corporation model expanded GAP's influence and reach. With the Board's support, my strategic plan was simple: GAP 2.0–Stabilize the organization and set its vision; GAP 3.0–build capacity and capability; GAP 4.0–professionalize the corporation, develop a deep culture, and prepare the next generation of leadership; GAP 4.5–complete a two-year transition plan for my replacement and the senior staff; and GAP 5.0–get out of the way! Show less

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  Gangfree.org (Gang Alternatives Program)

  Jul 2016 - now

  Special Executive to the Board/Chief Learning Officer/Gangfree Life Academy® Director

  Reporting directly to the Board, I provide professional development for GAP/gangfree.org staff, represent the organization and serve on the faculty at the International Gang Specialist Training conference and other national and international events, direct the Gangfree Life Academy, develop new programs and curricula (like LIBERTY–Life Is Being Equal, Responsible, and True to You), provide support to the staff as requested by the Executive Director, and conduct tactical and strategic efforts at the request of the Board or Directors. Show less

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  Gang Alternatives Program

  Jun 2022 - now

  Board Chair