Lin Wilder

Experience

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  Jay Regional Solid Waste and Recycling Facility

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

  Director

  Began working as Recycling Coordinator and promoted to regional facility Director. Worked with numerous small town governments to introduce strategies for saving money and reducing environmental impact through recycling and solid waste management. In an atmosphere of initial distrust, developed ground-breaking recycling program into a first-of-its-kind regional waste management program.

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  Hannaford Supermarkets

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1990

  Environmental Education Intern

  Developed and proposed a strategy to save a large supermarket chain over a million dollars annually through better management of their waste stream.

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  City of Lake Oswego

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1995

  Planning Assistant

  Assist city planners and building department with administrative tasks.

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  Portland Community College

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

  Taught undergraduate level psychology courses International Study Program and Counseling, Advising and Career Services Counseling, Advising and Career Services

  • Adjunct Psychology Faculty Member

    Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  • Academic Advisor/Career Counselor

    Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  • Counseling and Advising Intern

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1995
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  Various positions

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2002

  Mental Health Therapist

  Private practice: 1997-1999Mountain Crest Behavioral Healthcare System: 1997-1998Health District of Northern Larimer County: 1998-2002

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  Health District of Northern Larimer County

  Jan 1997 - Sept 2022

  1) Manages the development and implementation of specific assigned organizational and administrative projects, large and small. Work with staff, management and teams to create and successfully carry out specific approaches, plans and improvements; measure results, make ongoing enhancements, and ensure sustainability over time2) Assists, as needed, with the review, development and/or updating of organizational policies and procedures; helps the organization gather information and make adjustments related to changes in laws and regulations; responds to needs and issues identified by the Management Team as assigned by the Executive Director3) Assists in improving the effectiveness and/or efficiency of existing programs and services (or those in development) through a variety of approaches including research, needs identification, planning, coaching, re-focusing, problem-solving, quality improvement techniques, reporting, etc.4) Assists with the development of agency or program strategic planning, including supporting complex decision-making through research, data analysis, projection and modeling, and the development of options, recommendations and proposals5) With the Executive Director’s approval, assist the other Directors with projects that need either more time and attention or the Special Project Directors’ expertise; and provide backup to other Directors during absences6) Assist with the development of concepts in new priority areas for consideration by Management (and potentially the Board). May include objectively researching best practices, the local need, the existing resources available to address the need, potential effective interventions and their use both locally and elsewhere, and, if directed, a more complete proposed plan for intervention including partners, resource development, budgeting, staffing, implementation, reporting, evaluation, etc. Show less ● Identifies service gaps and barriers and organizes diverse community and state leaders and consumer/family advocates to facilitate system-wide healthcare improvements. Strategies include development of champions for change; public awareness; culture change; advocacy for policy, regulation and legislative changes; process improvement; resource development; creation of funding partnerships; etc.● Develops innovative public health and behavioral health programs, services and supports (for example, ground-breaking behavioral health early identification and intervention services for youth and families).● Coaches, trains and develops high-performance teams of community organizing, project management and clinical professionals.● Provides training, consultation, technical assistance and facilitation of process, practice, culture and policy improvements to organizations to improve services and outcomes. ● Manages multiple complex projects and creates frameworks for managing complexity and identifying clear paths forward.● Participates in strategic planning and organizational development as member of organization's management team.● Champions organization-wide improvement projects such as addressing equity issues for staff and clients, and improving client screening and support for substance use and suicidality.● Provides administrative oversight and management of strategic plans, evaluation, budgeting ($4M+), policies and procedures, contracting, hiring, performance management, and operations. Show less ● Developed and implemented unique information, referral and care coordination programming to address barriers to care and improve access to mental health and substance use treatment.● Provided clinical supervision to team of licensed mental health professionals.● Developed strong relationships and agreements with schools and colleges, health and human service agencies, criminal justice organizations, hospitals, treatment providers and agencies.● Contributed knowledge, meeting facilitation, training, coordination, curriculum development, and research to community-wide service planning and improvement efforts. Show less

  • Special Projects Director & Interim Community Impact Team Director

    Jan 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Director of Community Impact

    Jan 2007 - Dec 2020

  • Director, Health Promotion Programs

    Jan 2007 - Dec 2011

  • Mental Health Services Coordinator

    Jan 1997 - Dec 2006
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  Aims Community College

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Psychology Instructor

  Taught undergraduate Human Development course

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  Mighty Acorn, LLC

  Nov 2019 - now

  Organizational, Leadership and Community Development Consultant

  • Provides consulting, coaching, training and facilitation to help leaders, individuals, teams and organizations learn new skills and strategies that help them gain clarity, get results, make impact and do their best work. • Areas of focus and expertise include:o process design and facilitation for sustainable changes and improvementso developing exemplary leadership practices; facilitative leadership approacheso applying positive psychology principles and practices to the workplace to strengthen culture and productivity; o facilitating team and organizational strategic planning and problem solving; ando sharing tools and frameworks to create more effective group processes & meetings that involve and engage everyone and unleash creativity and problem solving. Show less

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  Don Lee & Company

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2021

  Executive Business-English Speaking Coach

  I facilitate substantive discussions in English via online video chat with high-level Korean business executives on topics ranging from entrepreneurship, leadership, strategy, management, self-development, etc. and provide oral and written feedback to help with mastery of business English and the coaching topic.

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  Catchafire

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2020

  Volunteer Organizational and Leadership Development Consultant and Coach

  -Assists nonprofits with mission critical projects to advance their mission and goals-Contributed approximately $20,000 through six engagements with nonprofit organizations-Learn more about my impact: https://www.catchafire.org/profiles/579617/impact/

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  Lin Wilder Counseling

  Aug 2022 - now

  Mental Health Therapist