Aimee Welch Champion

• Developed and managed programs commiserate to community need and public demand in a behavioral health landscape
• Supported public relations, including response to testimony to governmental bodies, internal investigations and responses to complaints
• Monitored and evaluated programs for the purpose of informed decision-making and external reporting
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations, governmental contract audits and routine fiscal audits while maintaining strong relationships with regulatory bodies, contractor holders and accreditation surveyors, and implementing necessary updates to internal policies.

• My practice is focused on facilitating client movement from a problem-driven to an opportunities-defined mindset, by:
• Teaching, coaching and facilitating client decision-making and self-advocacy about strategies based on legal landscape
• Technical writing, including policies and procedures, position statements, general communications, grants and other proposals
• Monitoring, analyzing, briefing and testifying on proposed legislation, including disabilities, LGBTQ, substance abuse and mental health treatment
• Providing advocacy in civil litigation, administrative matters and mediation
• Contribute towards business development efforts by identifying legalities of service expansion or improvement.
• Conduct thorough legal research to inform strategy development and decision-making
• Advise nonprofit organizations on governance requirements and regulatory compliance best practices to foster long-term stability and growth
• Build lasting relationships with clients through effective communication, attentive listening, and proactive problem-solving

Nationwide - Remote Role

• Monitored state and federal legislative developments, ensuring timely adaptation of advocacy efforts in response to changes related to personal autonomy at the end of life
• Developed policy papers and provided expert testimony on pending legislation
• Developed public awareness and advocacy materials related to desired legislation, including participating in public debates
• Evaluated internal organizational operations

Remote Role

• Facilitated course revisions with multi-disciplinary teams
• Managed online classroom for graduate and undergraduate legal studies courses with an average of 25 students per course
• Served as a faculty advisor for graduate student thesis efforts

• Facilitated national coalition of government and citizens addressing the methamphetamine epidemic
• Represented the Center at community meetings, developed agendas and facilitated follow-through
• Facilitated incorporation of best practices through data analysis and program planning
• Met with US Senators and Federal Agency Staff in Washington, DC to convey the importance of funding for legacy project on Methamphetamine in America

• Substantively reviewed 2-3 investigator reports on complaints on a monthly basis
• Determined outcomes of cases based on written findings and testimony of parties
• Provided leadership for city staff on community outreach strategies

• Increased community visibility and accessibility by tripling weekly open hours through creative volunteer and cooperative organizational staffing
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
• Successfully doubled private donor funding through management of major events, annual fund drive and grants
• Instituted long-standing community partnerships with other like-minded organizations through shared-space agreements, collaborative community events and creating streamlined referral processes for professional services
• Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events
• Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability

• Evaluated programs funded under the federal Ryan White Care Act through qualitative and quantitative research methods. Provided written reports on grantee operations and community-wide distribution of funds.
• Facilitated county-wide input and developed ambulatory care provider emergency response plans, including MOU development
• Physically managed the Public Health Emergency Operations Center to ensure readiness for activation, served in PHEOC during emergencies, Successful NACCHO “Public Health Ready” application