W Kpangbala Sengbe, Sr., EdS, MSW, BBA, LICSW

Experience

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  Ministry of Labour

  Sept 1994 - Aug 1998

  Financial Comptroller

  Managed the finance department of labor administration sector of the Liberian Government. Served as chief financial advisor to the Minister of Labor of the Republic of Liberia. Prepared, defended and supervised the disbursement of government’s budgetary allocations and allotments to the Ministry of Labor/Republic of Liberia. Was also responsible, working with the Department of Personnel, to ensure that payroll management was paramount in the human resource and financial management of the Ministry of Labor. Show less

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  Lutheran Children and Family Services

  Mar 1999 - Dec 2001

  Refugees Contract Manager/Grant Monitor

  Developed, coordinated and managed multi-million dollars federally funded matching grant program at refugee agency. Monitored and managed the resettlement of African and East European refugees in Southeastern Pennsylvania. These resettled individuals were empowered to reacclimatize in their new home (USA) and also provided needed tools to manage the challenges of the trauma experienced in their countries of origin, where they (resettled refugees) had experienced wars. Participated in the design and development of programs for refugees’ smooth resettlement in the United States. Enhanced services provided refugees by participating and deliberating on issues affecting refugees at federal, state and local levels. Met with and discussed refugee issues at local, state and federal levels in ensuring these issues, including acculturation, financial support, resettlement, medical and general welfare, were articulated and remedied. Show less

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  Rosemount Center

  Jan 2002 - Dec 2006

  Community Partnership Manager

  Planned and managed the daily operations of the community services department of major child development center in Washington, DC. Developed and maintained strong and diverse partnerships with organizations, including universities, embassies, hospitals, nonprofits, rights advocacy groups, municipal, state and federal governments departments throughout the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. Supervised and provided leadership for the Home-Based option of Head Start Program for human capital development at center. Managed budgetary and fiscal control of department (staff payroll, benefits, etc.). Implemented and cause to be enforced all policies set for operation of department. Served as policy advisor to Program Director and Chief Operation Officer. Collaborated with businesses and other partners, in pursuit of high quality, effective community approaches in designing and developing solution systems to support meeting the needs of the population (refugees, low-income, indigent and mentally challenged) that we serve. Developed, administered, and monitored operational budget allocation to ensure that objectives of the community partnership programs were met. Collaborated with other members of the senior management team and the board of directors to identify personnel needs; set program direction by developing goals and objectives in keeping with the organization's mission and strategic planning. Conducted program reviews and workshops to assess progress and identified risks. Ensured appropriate liaison and cooperation with key personnel, including federal and local agencies, foreign embassies near Washington, DC and regulatory agencies in order to ensure coherence. Led committee meetings for developing organizational visions and strategies, and provided professional and personal support to community partnership staff members. Established policies, procedures, practices, and tools to ensure proper accounting, financial and human resource management and control. Show less

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  National Commission on Disarmament, Demobilization, Rehabilitation & Reintegration

  Oct 2007 - Aug 2009

  Director of Programme

  Effectively managed multi-million dollar funded project in collaboration with the UNDP and the United Nations Mission in Liberia, in the provision of rehabilitation and reintegration opportunities for several thousands former combatants of the Liberian civil crisis. The overarching objective of the project was to provide former ex-combatants with the necessary skills that would enhance their abilities to become productive citizens in the receiving communities and harness the peace that the nation enjoys presently. Provided leadership in the development, design and implementation of a national psychosocial agenda for former combatants and war-affected citizens in post-conflict Liberia. Provided leadership in the mitigation of conflicts amongst the population and ex-combatants during the Liberian conflict and led efforts for empowerment of communities in handling conflictual situations. Managed the programmatic planning and execution of the rehabilitation and reintegration of former combatants who were disarmed and demobilized by the United National Mission in Liberia. Provided leadership and led the charge in the management of specialized funds from donor countries and organizations (including the United Nations) in the provision of psycho-education, job training, employability and job identification/placement of former combatants and their family members in post-conflict Liberia. Collaborated with other human service professionals (national and expatriates) in the design and development of a national agenda for mental health to psychosocial/mental health professionals at the NCDDRR of the Republic of Liberia. Show less

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  Sengbe & Associates Wellness Center

  Oct 2008 - now

  Chairman/CEO

  Oversees the general directions, operations and management of this multi-faceted (psychotherapy, education and general) consultancy. Prepares annual educational work plans and leads supervision of educational programs for clients. Leads negotiations for contracts preparations, bids, acceptance and execution. Initiates and ensures the effective implementation of special projects, new policies, procedures, standards/rules and regulations and directly guides the strategic direction of the organization. Monitors educational programs for clients and other stakeholders that are collaborating with SGI, utilizing internationally accepted procurement guidelines. Leads projects that directly impact the growth objectives (short and long term) of SAW (strategic plan focus, etc.). Builds effective partnerships with cross-functional partners and ensures appropriate information flow to and from SAW. Supports the delivery of improved business results focused on simplified and streamline business processes to ensure growth. Develops corporate directional and strategic planning documents in guiding the growth of entities. Prepares annual financial and procurement plans with contracting entities, representing clients at budget and procurement hearings, among other things. Show less

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  Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

  Aug 2009 - Sept 2010

  Assistant Minister for Planning, Research & Development

  Served as the principal professional in leading the development, design and implementation of health policies including Health Financing, Social Welfare, Mental Health, and National Health for the Ministry of Health & Social Welfare of the Republic of Liberia. Served as a senior member of the Procurement Committee of the Ministry and contributed to the scrutiny of all bid documents, providing the requisite administrative and professional advisement for the procurement of goods and services. Led a core of professionals in human resource management and development at the Ministry of Health & Social Welfare and the health sector reform process of the Republic. Managed the Human Resource Department in ensuring that human resource/personnel payrolls are synergized across the health sector nationwide in order to avert waste and abuse. Led the recruitment of competent and quality personnel in the management and administration of the health sector of the Republic. Served as a senior member of the Procurement Committee of the Ministry and contribute to the scrutiny of all bid documents, providing the requisite administrative advisement for the procurement of goods and services. Served, at the will of the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, on the Finance Committee to review questions arising from other sources including the General Auditing Commission, donors and partners. Directly supervised the management of budgetary appropriation and allotments of the Bureau of Planning, Research and Development at the Ministry and all donor funds in the execution of the Bureau’s fiduciary responsibilities. Managed the development of standards for infrastructure of the health sector of the country, ensuring that all health infrastructures are erected according to the standards set by the Ministry of Health & Social Welfare and as approved by the Ministry of Public Works. Show less

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  Ministry of Finance of Liberia

  Oct 2010 - Mar 2012

  Chief of Staff/Senior Advisor

  Advised the Minister of Finance on all administrative, financial, contractual and daily staff related matters, enabling a smooth functioning of the Office of the Minister of Finance. Assumed the responsibility (supervision) for the Staff in the Minister of Finance Office, including Aid Management, Legal, Macro-fiscal, Internal Audit, Media Relations, Bureau of Concessions and all direct staff in the Office of the Minister of Finance. Served as senior policy advisor to the Minister of Finance of Liberia. Served as a senior member of the Procurement Committee of the Ministry and contributed to the scrutiny of all bid documents, providing the requisite administrative and professional advisement for the procurement of goods and services.Proxy for the Minister of Finance on several Boards within the public and private sectors including the National Oil Company of Liberia, National Transit Authority and the National Port Authority. Supported and coordinated all activities of the Minister of Finance in relations with other line Ministries and Agencies of the Government of Liberia. Supported and coordinated the Minister of Finance professional relationship with the Executive Mansion, National Legislature, and the Judiciary, etc. Show less

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  Liberia Maritime Authority

  Mar 2012 - Jul 2013

  Principal Director-Corporate Planning, Research & Development/Chief of Staff

  Ensured the effective implementation of special projects, new policies, procedures, standards/rules and regulation developed in direct support of the strategic direction of the organization. Supported/led projects that directly impacted the growth objectives (short and long term) of the LiMA (strategic plan focus, etc.). Built effective partnerships with cross-functional partners and ensure appropriate information flow to and from the Commissioner’s Office. Supported the delivery of improved business results focused on simplified and streamline business processes to ensure growth. Proactively communicated project status/progress with key stakeholders to ensure expectations are always being met. Conducted post-mortem/lessons learned and utilize trend data to continuously improve future opportunities and share best practices across the organization. Served as the principal professional in leading the development, design and implementation of corporate policies including maritime financing, marketing strategies, social corporate responsibilities, marine training and education, scholarship policies, human resources policies, maritime infrastructures and other maritime activities. Led a core of professionals (think tank) in preparing human resource management and development strategies at the LiMA and the maritime sector reform processes of the Republic. Assisted the Human Resource Department in ensuring that human resource/personnel payrolls are synergized across the maritime sector globally in order to avert waste and abuse. Oversaw the operations, staff and budget of the Office of the Commissioner. Served as senior policy advisor to the Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer, etc. Show less

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  Governance Commission

  Dec 2014 - Oct 2016

  Senior Policy Analyst/Program Manager for Civic Engagement, National Identity & Visioning

  Led core professionals in the design and development of program activities in the engagement of the civil society organizations in Liberia (CSOs) as the public sector mainstream civil society involvement in the governance process. Provided leadership in design and development of Annual Work Plans (AWPs) of the Civic Engagement National Identity and Visioning (CENIV) Mandate Area of the Governance Commission in ensuring that program activities are aligned with the overall strategic direction of the GC. Served as lead professional in providing leadership and participatory approach to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the governance process of the country. Managed the rewriting of Liberia’s history as enshrined in the Liberia Reconciliation Road map, through the Liberian History Project (LHP). The LHP is housed at the nation’s flagship institution of learning-University of Liberia and brings together the best of Liberian history and other academic professionals at home and in the diaspora. Coordinated the technical team in the development of re-prioritized interventions (Governance and Public Institutions Pillar) of the Agenda for Transformation (AfT) for the remainder of the lifespan of the administration. Responsible to monitor the implementation of AfT interventions at thirty (30) ministries, agencies and commissions in the public sector. Served as Technical Adviser (TA) in reviewing development assistance packages of the European Union, the United Nations and other development partners and advise the Governance and Public Institutions (GPI) Pillar in the acceptance, implementation and monitoring processes of these packages. Show less

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  Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2020

  Clinical Therapist

  I provided therapeutic services to students with emotional, relational, behavioral and social challenges, along with their families, in a Rural America School District. I collaborated with health and education authorities to develop program to enhance the growth and development of my clients. I also provided mental health services to adults with psychological disorders at community settings and also served clients in the correction facilities who have shown mental health issues. Finally, I provided mental health therapy services to families, couples and individuals with family and couple relational challenges. Show less

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  Dawson Community College

  Oct 2019 - Jan 2021

  Adjunct Faculty

  I served as an adjunct lecturer, and provided instructional and advisement to college students in sociology, criminal justice, social services and education courses at a Rural American College.

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  Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

  Social Work Faculty

  Lectured graduate students in learning competencies in social work including ethical issues, diversity, inclusivity, social justice, ethics in social work practice, and human development issues.

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  PRAIRIECARE MEDICAL GROUP

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

  Individual & Family Therapist

  Worked with children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness as assigned. Contributed to the interdisciplinary team the perspective of unique training and supports the clinical lens in supporting staff from other disciplines. Developed increasing autonomy in providing clinical care. Developed and assigned treatment goals and interventions for patients/residents. Prepared and submitted accurate and timely billing records, per program requirements. Collaborated with program staff and referring providers to maintain continuity of care. Maintained an active relationship with clinical supervisor. Participated in case conferences and treatment team rounds. Maintained professional and collaborative relationships with colleagues. Maintained confidentiality of client medical records according to program policy and HIPAA rules. Supported quality assurance and peer review activities as assigned. Attended required training seminars, group supervision, and regular staff meetings. Oriented towards, educated in, and embracing interculturally responsive functioning from lenses of gender, race, age, and other cultural identifications and differences, and provide individual, family, and group therapy under the supervision of an independently licensed clinician. Show less

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  Ebenezer Community Social Services

  Apr 2023 - Nov 2024

  President/Chief Executive Officer

  • Led the planning and presentation of annual programmatic activities to the board of directors for approval.• Conceived and developed innovative programmatic concepts into implementable programs and services.• Represented Ebenezer Community Social Services at local, state, and federal forums to advance agency's goals.