Experience

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  Big brothers big sisters of rockland county

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2011

  Program director

  Produced strong, positive outcomes and expanded participation of an on-site mentoring program designed to inspire positive life choices and reduce risky behavior. -Researched and wrote curriculum.-Trained volunteer mentors.-Identified and organized speakers.

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  Mental health association of rockland county, ny

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Program coordinator

  Expanded participation and impact of multiple school and hospital-based youth programs focused on social-emotional skill building, college and career success and healthy choices. Led programs to record attendances, potential new funding sources and strong, positive outcomes.-Developed and expanded curriculum.-Trained and managed interns.-Trained staff of local school districts on the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.-Liaised with community agencies and individuals to identify potential partners, funders, and other supports. Show less

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  Hope worldwide

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2023

  Expanded organizational capacity by reimagining and redeveloping a collapsed national affiliate framework and programs. Identified mission-focused strategic goals, formulated and developed programs and campaigns, and created communications, support, training and risk management structures and processes designed to support local innovation and collaboration. -Developed and delivered extensive, broad-scale volunteer leadership, support and training programs.-Designed and managed communications campaigns.-Envisioned and implemented national signature programs. -Developed and expanded multiple national advisory committees. -Led organization-wide transition toward social justice-informed, strength-based engagement and corresponding communications strategies, all accessible to a highly diverse audience.-Developed and implemented data collection and impact measurement tools at individual, local and national levels.-Trained, supported, managed, and empowered up to fifteen staff members.-Managed development and implementation of four Red Cross funded trauma-informed, youth development programs.-Developed and managed division budget. Show less Expanded national impact and engagement by implementing widespread upgrades and new processes to improve communication, provide training and support, manage risk and strengthen network and partner relationships.-Created online resource materials and in-person events to train network leadership in development and management of community partnerships, impact, programs, volunteer management, leadership skills and volunteer screening / safety.-Initiated and created risk-management and safety policies and programs.-Initiated and implemented nationwide volunteer management platform.-Provided exceptional leadership and support to 125+ affiliates. Show less

  • Senior Director, US Programs

    May 2018 - Jun 2023

  • National Director of Chapter Relations

    Sept 2012 - May 2018