Natashia Townsend

Natashia Townsend

Community Program Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Nonprofit Founder | Behavioral & Mental Health Facilities Consultant | Director of Programs Driving Positive Impact

  • Education

    • University of California, Riverside

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      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Sociology
  • Experience

    • Community Action Partnership

      Nov 2011 - Nov 2013
      Community Program Specialist
    • Riverside County Department of Public Social Services

      Nov 2013 - Jul 2014
      Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) Counselor
    • GOODWILL, SERVING THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY

      Jul 2014 - May 2017
      Employment & Social Services Coordinator
    • Youth Action Project

      Sept 2017 - Mar 2019
      Workforce Coordinator / Communications Consultant
    • Young Women’s Empowerment Foundation

      Mar 2019 - Aug 2019
      Program Consultant
    • The Youth Movement Against Alzheimer's

      Nov 2019 - Feb 2021
      Director of Caregiving Programs (Consultant)
    • Precinct Reporter Group

      Feb 2020 - Oct 2021
      Director of Community Programs (Consultant)
    • CEEM Cooperative Economic Empowerment Movement

      Nov 2020 - Sept 2021
      Executive Assistant to Executive Director (Contract to Hire)
    • Hueman Group Media

      Feb 2022 - Sept 2022
      Strategic Partnerships Manager (Consultant)
    • High Impact Society

      Jul 2022 - now
      Founder

      High Impact Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that utilizes the power of community to bring together young professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), multi-passionate humanitarians, thought leaders, and trailblazers with a shared set of values. Together, we unite our expertise to uplift nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating social impact.

    • Optimal Behavioral Health Services

      Mar 2023 - Aug 2023
      • Strategy Consultant

        Aug 2023 - Aug 2023
      • Executive Director (Contract)

        Mar 2023 - Aug 2023
    • Insightful Impact Consulting Group

      Sept 2023 - now
      Chief Executive Officer (Owner)

      Consulting for Behavioral Health Facilities, Mental Health Counseling Centers, & Nonprofit Organizations. We specialize in a wide range of services strategically crafted to bring about systematic changes and improvements. Therefore, we prioritize societal impact and are dedicated to maximizing resources without compromising the quality of patient care or the organization's mission.

    • Arizona Coalition for Change | Our Voice Our Vote Arizona

      Jan 2024 - now
      Director of Program Development & Outreach

      Responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of all direct-service programs that are focused on improving the well-being of Black youth, entrepreneurs, and immigrants.Arizona Coalition for Change (501c3) and Our Voice, Our Vote (501c4) is a Black-led organization with a dynamic multicultural team that empowers everyday people to transform their community through building civic power, leadership development, and community collaboration.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Rhythm Fan Certification - Strategic Planning & Organizational Development

      Rhythm Systems, Inc
    • Lobbyist

      SECRETARY OF STATE, ARIZONA
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chair - Steering Committee

      Issued by Arizona Community Behavioral Health Services Fund on Jun 2024
      Arizona Community Behavioral Health Services FundAssociated with Natashia Townsend
    • Chair of Economic Opportunity

      Issued by Arizona NAACP - East Valley Branch on May 2025
      Arizona NAACP - East Valley BranchAssociated with Natashia Townsend