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The Lee InstituteDirector
Nov. 2022 - Jun. 2024Piedmont Region
Civic CanvasChief Executive Officer
Aug. 2018Charlotte, North Carolina AreaCivic Canvas supports businesses and nonprofits to design strategies for higher social impact. With a diverse portfolio of services to organizations in four spaces 1) Program Development 2) Latino Leadership Practice (Cultural Inclusion) 3) Data for Social Impact 4) Grassroots Marketing for International Communities.
Read CharlotteCommunity Impact Manager
Jun. 2017 - Aug. 2018Charlotte, North Carolina AreaSupport the design and establishment of system-wide interventions, including alignment of existing systems, application of continuous improvement and interventions to remove systems barriers and challenges. Integrate human-centered design practices in the development of practices, programs, and strategies.
Crisis Assistance MinistryAssociate Director of Programs, Education and Civic Engagement
Mar. 2015 - Jun. 2017Serves as a central point for various poverty fighting initiatives. Main responsibility is centered on the engagement of community stakeholders through the Missouri Poverty Simulation experience, facilitating more than 40 events per year reaching more than 2000 individuals. Therewith, participates as a liaison in the development of civic engagement initiatives involving low income community consultants, leading engagement campaigns for community change. Functions in a high interdepartmental environment with the support of volunteers and interns, administering all logistical aspects of event planning, program design and evaluation. Serves as representative in community affairs, including, boards, affinity groups and local and state conversations. Supports the communication of poverty fighting blogs, storytelling and reports. Applies strategic planning, project and change management fundamentals for the completion of all initiatives.
Women + Girls Research AllianceChair of the Board
Jan. 2014 - Jun. 2016Charlotte, North Carolina Area
Crisis Assistance MinistryFinancial Stability Manager
Jul. 2012 - Mar. 2015Design, implement and manage the deployment of the Benefit Bank Initiative for Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Work with internal and external stakeholders to consult the long-term implementation of the Benefit Bank Initiative as a layer of services to connect individuals with untapped federal and state resources.This includes the leadership and support of volunteers, with the support of two staff, a Benefit Bank Specialist and a Benefit Bank Counselor.
Crisis Assistance MinistryProject Director
Jan. 2009 - Jun. 2012Responsible for the overall management and compliance of a federal grant of $1.9 million from inception to execution. Develops and monitors outcome metrics, documentation compliance, communications and reporting needs to local and federal agencies. Networks with local, state and national agencies to align grant with the federal plan to end homelessness. Attends to the day-to-day operations, supervising a staff of five Social Workers in the service delivery of 100+ households served by the program. Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with more than 22 local service providers to support the screening and exit of project participants. Additional responsibilities include preparation of budgets, community relations and program evaluation.
Levine Museum of the New SouthVP of Education & Programs
Mar. 2008 - Jun. 2009Coordinated logistics, development and implementation of educational programs. Managed relationships with community organizations and groups to promote civic engagement through museum exhibits and projects. Facilitated in-depth conversations around critical community issues. Led multiple exhibit tours for community stakeholders. Assisted with the preparation of monthly and annual statistical reports, annual budget and operating plan, grant narratives and grant reports. Oversaw and assisted Family and Youth Tour Manager, Docents, Interns and Volunteers to deliver educational programming.
Metrolina AIDS ProjectProgram Manager
Sep. 2002 - Mar. 2008Supervised case management and preventative health initiatives delivered by two health educators. Developed and maintained program’s strategic planning and evaluation. Identified, developed, and maintained funding streams for educational programming.Facilitated and coordinated community coalitions and committees including the Communicable Disease Latino Task Force. Served on national, state and local community boards as a consultant for communicable disease preventative health and care issues. Managed the application of evidence-based curricula for health promotion and prevention strategies including social marketing campaigns, testing sites. Provided educational opportunities for minority groups.
Mecklenburg County Health DepartmentCo-Producer/Host
Jan. 2002 - Jan. 2008Television Producer and Host: Researched, produced, and hosted monthly television show in Spanish focusing on health and other issues for the Latino community. Oversaw all phases of production.
NOVAPsyco Educational Facilitator
Jan. 1998 - Jan. 2008Facilitator for Hispanic Male Domestic Violence Offenders: Facilitated weekly two hour psycho-educational sessions, served more than 900 groups. Prepared materials and class content.
Catholic Social ServicesCommunity Liason/ Training Specialist
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2002Community Liaison: Planned and directed community outreach activities, such as health fairs, cultural festivals, and career fairs in the Southern Piedmont. Hispanic Cultural Training Specialist: Researched, developed, designed, and conducted training sessions with more than 150 organizations in the Piedmont area. Designed curriculum, presentation, and promotion for “Blending Cultures Workshop”, tailored to raise awareness of cultural issues when servicing the Hispanic Community, and Saber es Poder (Knowledge is Power) Workshop, focused on enhancing acculturation skills for newcomers by learning systems, cultural and historical traits of the mainstream culture.
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