Jennifer Duval

Experience

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  University of Washington

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2016

  Coordinated parent-child interaction training programs, including coordination of educational conferences; initiated internal processes to improve program delivery within specific timeframes; and handled client relations. Represented the organization to the public through meetings, emails, conferences, and calls. Strategized the marketing of training programs to target populations and developed ongoing brand recognition, including the creation of print materials and email broadcasts to a client database of over 10,000 professionals. Edited all web and print material, including grant proposals and technical manuals, and assisted in development of new training materials and curricula; supervised all publications to complete projects under deadline and within budget. Recruited participants for development projects and maintained all logistics, including establishing contracts, scheduling, consenting, budgeting, and detailed project management. Managed financial responsibilities of the program, including purchase reconciliation, grant administration, salary distributions, staff reimbursements, and travel accounting. Show less Conducted detailed personal interviews with participants and provided resources and referral services to vulnerable families enrolled after involvement with Child Protective Services, while maintaining high degree of confidentiality and integrity in dealing with this high risk population. Maintained database of over one-hundred participants in the NIH research study, tracking all correspondence and meeting all research deadlines. Coordinated with local social service agencies to offer assistance and support to participants. Conducted research visits in homes and preschools as part of the NICHD Study of Early Childcare. Show less

  • Program Operations Specialist for Parent-Child Relationship Programs

    Sept 2001 - Jan 2016

  • Research Coordinator and Resource and Referral Specialist

    Jan 2009 - Aug 2014
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  BrightSpark Early Learning Services

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2019

  Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Lead and Family Engagement Supervisor

  Managed the national Kaleidoscope Play & Learn program, coordinating all aspects of the delivery model across the state and country, providing training and technical support to facilitators, in addition to working with community partners to expand the program's reach. Supervised and supported the Family Engagement Specialist team, served on the Family Services Leadership committee, and conducted ongoing community outreach. Developed and piloted Family Engagement curriculum to support family child care providers in Washington State. This project utilized the Kaleidoscope Play & Learn (KPL) and Early Learning Conversations curricula as a framework to improve providers’ capacity and ability to implement family engagement practices, thus enabling more positive relationships and supporting kindergarten readiness. Role involved coaching childcare providers and families, writing and editing curriculum materials, data collection and evaluation, community engagement, workshop facilitation, participant training, and program reporting. Show less

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  Committee for Children

  Oct 2019 - Nov 2023

  Senior Program Manager

  Led the growth of NurtureNW, a pilot program out of Committee for Children's Innovation Department, that combined technology with trained volunteer mentors to give new and expecting parents non-judgmental support, resources, and encouragement, all through secure text messaging.As a leader in the Innovation Department, my role enables me to use my research, creativity, and entrepreneurial skills every day; and I also have the opportunity to flex my Social Emotional superpower of building positive authentic relationships, which is what drives me.Additionally, I have the honor of serving on the Innovation Leadership Team and the Diversity AdvisoryTeam of Committee for Children, which provides an opportunity for leading organizational change withinour nonprofit company. Show less