Shelly Parham

Experience

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  Daniel Memorial, Inc.

  Aug 1989 - Jun 2004

  Executive Director of the National Independent Living Association

  Climbed the corporate ladder to become the Executive Director. Advocated for children's rights and for extended funding specifically for foster care and homeless youth. Worked with Secretary Shalala and First Lady Hillary Clinton among other officials on legislation that would change the landscape for youth in care. Work with State Coordinators in all 50 states and represented the state of Florida as part of it's delegation. Coordinated National conferences and think tank groups as a task force to spearhead needed transformations to the system. Show less

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  Daniel Memorial, Inc

  Aug 1989 - Jun 2018

  Program Director
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  MOM to 3

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2010

  Stay at Home Mom!!

  Left my great position with a beloved agency of 15 years to take on the greatest position, challenge and opportunity of a lifetime. To raise my 3 children. Blessed for this time.

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  Habitat for Humanity, Jacksonville

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2010

  Executive Grant Writer

  Contractual position: Executed multi-million dollar grants to help fund the amazing mission of the Habitat for Humanity organization, specifically the chapter in Jacksonville, FL. At Habitat for Humanity, we build. We build because we believe that everyone, everywhere, should have a healthy, affordable place to call home. More than building homes, we build communities, we build hope and we build the opportunity for families to help themselves.

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  NeuroRestorative

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2012

  Executive Director

  Director of the St. Augustine facility serving people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), providing specialized post-acute rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain and spinal cord injuries and other neurological challenges. Provided strategic direction for operations providing the highest quality of services meeting compliance with applicable state and federal standards, and ensuring strong financial management.

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  BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ELIZABETHTON /CARTER COUNTY

  Jan 2018 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.