Kimberly Iannelli

Experience

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  Office of the Governor, State of Texas

  Jan 1993 - Dec 1997

  • Advised Governor Bush on agricultural and conservation issues, including wildlife, land use, water, endangered species, private property rights, border, trade, others. • Championed the Governor’s interests and positions in the legislature and with state and federal agencies, associations, interest groups and constituents.• Researched, developed and advocated for policies and programs; supervised implementation of Governor’s initiatives. • Served as policy contact on emergency management requests for drought, fire, floods, others; served on State Drought Management Council. • Facilitated and mediated policy discussions amongst varying interests.• Worked with and served as primary liaison to commissioners and staff of relevant state and federal agencies, including Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Animal Health Commission, United States Department of Interior, United States Department of Agriculture, others; also to agricultural and conservation interest groups and constituents.• Monitored, researched, analyzed and recommended actions/positions on legislation during legislative sessions; worked with legislative staff to further the Governor’s agenda; represented Governor Bush on the Water Working Group, which drafted the omnibus water legislation (SB 1) during the 75th Legislature. • Participated on various Western Governors’ Association working groups, including the Endangered Species Act Working Group, and represented Governor Bush at Western Governors’ Association meetings. • Represented Governor Bush at agricultural and conservation functions throughout Texas. Show less • Advised Senator on all natural resource policy issues. • Drafted legislation for Senator and monitored, researched, analyzed and recommended actions/positions on legislation. • Advocated for Senator’s position on legislation and policy issues with other legislators, the Governor’s Office, state and federal agencies, and interest groups. • Assumed responsibility for all committee activities, including hearings, reports, policy research, bill drafts/analyses, agenda setting, communications and correspondence. • Served as liaison between committee chair and representatives of the agricultural community on legislative and policy issues. • Worked with relevant agencies on policy issues, rulemaking and implementation of legislation.• Researched and prioritized agricultural policy issues for committee chair.• Drafted policy and committee-related correspondence on behalf of the Senator. Show less

  • Director of Agricultural & Conservation Policy (Governor George W. Bush)

    Jan 1995 - Dec 1997

  • Committee Clerk, Agriculture Subcommittee/Natural Resources policy aide to Senator Teel Bivins

    Jan 1993 - Jan 1995
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  Texas Water Foundation

  Feb 1998 - May 2000

  Executive Director

  • Planned and administered the creation of statewide nonprofit organization. • Recruited statewide board of directors; served as Board Secretary; planned and organized board and committee meetings, including planning and coordinating board retreats and travel for board members. • Managed day-to-day operations, finances, communications, and legal matters for the organization.• Acted as key spokesperson for the organization; interacted regularly with corporate, government and community leaders to garner support for programs; traveled extensively around Texas promoting the organization and cultivating donors and support for programs. • Researched major donor prospects, prioritized and cultivated donor relationships and asks. • Developed and implemented programs, including an annual statewide water awareness month, internet field trips for schoolchildren, statewide summit on water policy issues. • Organized and directed fundraising events, including the annual Leadership Dinner. Show less

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  Environmental Education Foundation of Texas

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Interim Executive Director

  • Developed business plan for new nonprofit organization created to raise money and provide support to the Texas Environmental Education Partnership Fund (TEEPF), a public/private partnership created by the Texas Legislature to develop and implement a master plan for environmental education in Texas. • Provided staff support to the TEEPF Board, including planning and coordinating board meetings and retreats and travel for board members. • Directed strategic planning process with chairman. • Worked with national and state governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations to develop relationships and cultivate support and funding.• Acted as key spokesperson for the organization. Show less

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  South Texas College

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Adjunct Faculty - Government

  • Taught American and state and local government courses, including online distance learning courses. • Developed and taught online American government course for distance learning program.

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  The Lausanne Movement

  Jun 2008 - Feb 2012

  • Oversaw operations, budget, personnel, and legal matters for global non-profit organization.• Worked closely with Executive Chairman to facilitate global strategy development for the future of the movement in collaboration with Lausanne’s global leadership.• Managed geographically dispersed senior staff team and volunteers.• Planned and coordinated major leadership gatherings and annual meetings of international board of directors, as well as quarterly senior staff meetings and weekly video conference meetings.• Supported board meetings and conference calls, including preparation of notices, agendas, board materials, and minutes; worked closely with board Executive Committee and Finance Committee.• Worked with special board committee to revise corporate by-laws to ensure strong governance and establish criteria for global representation on the board. Show less • Developed systems, processes and procedures of nominations and selection of 5000 participants from around the world to attend an invitation-only international congress.• Managed global team of volunteer leaders to vet thousands of applications and approve a select group of participants based upon a defined set of metrics.• Planned and organized meetings of the International Participant Selection Committee, including travel arrangements and visa applications, via skype conference and in person in Seoul, South Korea, and Cape Town, South Africa.• Provided training and guidance to country and regional leaders in the use of online recommendation and invitation systems as well as in their understanding of the selection process; developed training materials and systems of accountability for achieving desired outcomes.• Negotiated with country leaders and served as a diplomatic liaison between global regional leaders and congress leadership, mediating differences to reach mutually agreed upon outcomes.• Designed and implemented invitation process (paper and email) and facilitated pre-registration and visa invitation process for global event of 5000+ people; created and maintained database of participant nominations, invitees, and attendees.• Created and distributed e-communications to participants pre- and post-event via ShockLogic, ConstantContact, and MemberClicks.• Worked as part of leadership team to arrange travel, accommodations, and visas for 5000 participants from around the globe.• Managed process for inviting VIPs and hosted them during the event; managed travel arrangements, accommodations and visas for VIPs; planned and hosted special luncheons and receptions for VIP groups. Show less

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Jan 2011 - Feb 2012

  • Co-Director, Participant Selection & Director of International Coordination, Cape Town 2010

    Jun 2008 - Dec 2010
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  Re:source global

  Jun 2012 - Oct 2013

  Outside Consultant

  • Advised leadership team and board on vision/mission development, strategic planning and organizational development.• Worked as planning consultant and team member for the global:church forum..

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  International Justice Mission

  Feb 2014 - Jul 2015

  Prayer Program Manager

  • Provided strategic thought and development to prayer initiatives and facilitated strategy discussions for prayer department.• Researched and assessed venue possibilities for future Global Prayer Gatherings – managed external relationships, made recommendations to IJM leadership, negotiated and managed multi-vendor contracts.• Managed venue relationships for IJM signature events (1500 attendees) and served as onsite venue director.• Managed development of event breakout sessions and coordinated with global field and partner offices to ensure effective execution; developed and improved event processes and execution.• Oversaw development and production of print pieces and resources in prayer rooms for IJM’s Global Prayer Gathering, including compelling stories and photos which showcase IJM’s casework.• Managed prayer departmental budget and prayer interns. Show less

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  Samaritan's Purse

  Jul 2015 - now

  Provides daily leadership, coaching, budget oversight, strategy, and staff/team development to the Global Programs team and ensures increasing support, multiplication, and effectiveness of Regional Staff and International Regional Teams in all International Global Goals areas of the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child (OCC) program. As a key member of the OCC International Senior Management team, the Director leads and facilitates the development and implementation of OCC global strategic initiatives and processes, including developing measurable indicators of effectiveness, monitoring, equipping, and accountability. The Director provides leadership to global program design, development, management, and evaluation, training, coaching, and quality control for 40+ international regional team staff as they guide and coach almost 8,000 OCC volunteers around the world who are implementing the OCC ministry programs through 80,000+ local ministry partners.The Director serves as Safeguarding Officer for OCC International, working closely with Global Compliance to establish training and reporting requirements for staff, contractors, volunteers, and beneficiaries of the global OCC programs and ensuring that child safeguarding is highlighted and emphasized throughout the global programs. Show less • Provided strategic thought and development to global strategy and program development for Operation Christmas Child International.• Fostered a collaborative and supportive environment to build a high-performing team motivated and capable of achieving ambitious goals while serving the broader team with humility and servant hearts.• Led and developed Global Programs team members responsible for international volunteers, ministry partners, prayer, unreached peoples, evangelism and discipleship, and financial stewardship.• Initiated solutions to problems identified through evaluation of data or via field staff feedback.• Served on the senior management team to provide leadership and oversight to Operational Christmas Child International.• Developed budget proposals and justifications and manage multiple budget cost centers. Show less • Provided strategic thought and development to global strategy and program development for Operation Christmas Child International.• Led and developed Global Programs team members responsible for international volunteers, ministry partners, prayer, unreached peoples, evangelism and discipleship, and financial stewardship.• Served on the senior management team to provide leadership and oversight to Operational Christmas Child International.• Developed budget proposals and justifications and managed multiple budget cost centers. Show less • Provided strategic thought and development to global discipleship strategy and program development for Operation Christmas Child International.• Led and project managed the development and implementation of The Greatest Journey 2.0 discipleship program materials and training in 100+ countries.• Traveled to every Operation Christmas Child region to equip, train, and coach regional staff and international volunteers.• Developed budget proposals and justifications and managed discipleship cost center. Show less

  • Director, Global Programs

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Assistant Director, Global Programs

    Jul 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Senior Manager, Field Ministry and Discipleship

    Apr 2020 - Jul 2022

  • International Manager, The Greatest Journey

    Jul 2015 - Apr 2020