Sr. Director Community Health Investments & Partnerships
Providence Swedish
02.2021 - 08.2024
Directed planning, grant development and operations and partnerships for the Central Region
Managed human resources, budget, community outreach and engagement for 3-person team
Led Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan operations for all 5 Swedish campuses and implemented community partnerships that supported 3-year CHIP
Accomplishment #1- Developed grant criteria for partner organizations and sponsorship requests after presentation and approval of Executive Leadership Team
Accomplishment #2- Successfully managed grant partnership portfolio ranging from 56 to 100 partners
Accomplishment #3- Established metrics for partnerships to monitor effectiveness of Community Health Needs assessment
Branch Executive
YMCA of Greater Seattle
04.2019 - 02.2021
Opened the Kent branch 9/14/2019, first YMCA branch in City of Kent which entailed hiring leadership team consisting of 5 Program Directors, District Facility Maintenance Director and Business Administrator: program development in Aquatics, Family Programs/Teen Programs/Youth Sports and Family Programs, Membership operations and other services for the new branch
Accomplishment #1- Staff, train and managed 119 employees, 9 Program Directors and $5 million budget within one year
Accomplishment #2- Establish five community partnerships resulted in program initiatives for local community and YMCA members improving client/member experiences and branch awareness
Senior Program Manager
technology access foundation
09.2018 - 03.2019
Manage Martinez Fellowship Program – expanding current university partnerships and developing new Partnerships to expand depth of program in Washington state
Develop Professional Learning Network (Network for Ed Work) for teachers of color across Washington state to support development and best practices among educational professionals working to address lack of teacher of color representation in Washington state
Accomplishment #1- Implement professional educator network for teachers of color 'Network for Ed Work' and host two successful events promoting best practices and school district connections
Accomplishment #2- Expand Martinez Fellowship program partners by 2% increasing number of Fellowship slots by 25% increasing depth of program in Washington state and secure match of $150K from college/university partners to sponsor future fellows
Recreation Division Director
City of Seattle
01.2014 - 03.2018
Direct overall planning, program development, operations and services for the recreation division of Seattle Parks and Recreation, including 26 community centers, 10 pools, an Environmental Learning center along with 5 distinct units (Special Programs, Lifelong Learning, Out-of-School Time, Teen & Young Adults and Parks District Initiatives)
Manage human resources, budget and partnership development
Provide staff development strategies and monitor supervision of over 200 staff with 9 direct reports
Accomplishment #1- Increase community partnerships by 50% resulted in launching two successful initiative programs entitled, 'Get Moving' and 'Recreation for All.'
Accomplishment #2- Exceed financial targets each year for both City budget and Parks Initiative funding for total budget of $47 million by centralizing supply expenses cross recreation units, integration of several programs and consultation collaboration across the department
Accomplishment #3- Created a Division’s Leadership Team to address a five-year staff morale and resignations
Focus on staff development and succession planning to ensure continuous quality of programs and services
Result: Morale increased 89% as evidenced by quarterly staff surveys
COMMUNITY SUPPORT & SELF-SUFFICIENCY DIVISION DIRECTOR
City of Seattle
06.2011 - 08.2012
Directed overall planning, policy development, operations and services for the Community Support and Self-Sufficiency Division of the City’s Human Services Department, including Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault unit, the Mayor’s Office of Senior Citizens programs, the Summer Youth Employment and Summer Food Service Programs and the Utility Discount Program)
Managed the Division’s operations, service delivery, human resources, and budget/finance, and partnership development
Accomplishment #1- 75%, increase in client enrollments - surpassing service goals for Childcare, Utility Discount Program and Summer Youth Employment
Accomplishment #2- Expand childcare contracts by 5% with minority service providers
Accomplishment #3- Success with managing $23 million budget
Consultant Services
kreative girl consulting
03.2013 - 12.2015
Providing consultant services to community organizations and private foundations with a focus on fundraising for youth programs
Working with community organization boards to identify private and public funding streams and develop strategies for donor relations
Accomplishment #1- Spearhead development of financial literacy workshops and facilitate 'Girls Just Want to Have Funds' for Wake-Up Girl Foundation for young girls ages 13-17
Accomplishment #2- Identify and recruit 30 community members to form 'Community Development' team for Skyway Solutions
Assist Skyway Solutions Board and Community Collaborator with the development of the 2013-2015 work plan and community grants
Timeline
Sr. Director Community Health Investments & Partnerships
Providence Swedish
02.2021 - 08.2024
Branch Executive
YMCA of Greater Seattle
04.2019 - 02.2021
Senior Program Manager
technology access foundation
09.2018 - 03.2019
Recreation Division Director
City of Seattle
01.2014 - 03.2018
Consultant Services
kreative girl consulting
03.2013 - 12.2015
COMMUNITY SUPPORT & SELF-SUFFICIENCY DIVISION DIRECTOR
Recreation Attendant (Temporary) at Seattle Parks & Recreation – Multiple Community CentersRecreation Attendant (Temporary) at Seattle Parks & Recreation – Multiple Community Centers