Youjay Innis
Summary
Talented Policy practitioner with background completing in-depth reviews under tight timelines to evaluate current, pending and proposed changes. Well-versed in authoring reports and developing recommendations to benefit organizations. Over four years of experience in social policy management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator, Young People Program
Liberian Community In Illinois
01.2018 - 03.2024
- Provided logistical and material support for new and young Liberians to integrate in a new society.
- Maintained soccer teams for Liberian and African youth
- Developed mentorship and tutorship programs to enhance academic success.
Program and Policy Director
Prince Ibrahima And Isabella Foundation
05.2020 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented organization's programs in the local community
- Established and enhanced contacts in governmental bodies, nonprofit organizations to open communication with key stakeholders.
- Shared organization's position on key issues to influence community development decision-making process
Program Associate
S & C Electric
09.2014 - 04.2019
- Worked closely with the office of government relations in identifying new sources of public business and fundings
- Monitored and advised directors business-related programs
- Created & operated a monitoring process to follow the legislative process in order to identify opportunities and threats.
Education
Master of Science - Public Policy Analysis
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05.2025
Bachelor - Political Science
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN05.2002
Skills
- Analytical
- Articulated
- Strategic thinking
- Specialized Government & Regulatory Affairs
- Communication Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
Accomplishments
Monitored government's actions that could impact the business.
Streamlined communication between correlated areas, resulting in a more effective strategic planing and issue management.
Additional Information
Willing to travel.
Timeline
Program and Policy Director
Prince Ibrahima And Isabella Foundation
05.2020 - 07.2023
Coordinator, Young People Program
Liberian Community In Illinois
01.2018 - 03.2024
Program Associate
S & C Electric
09.2014 - 04.2019
Master of Science - Public Policy Analysis
DePaul University
Bachelor - Political Science
University of Evansville
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