Hi, I’m
ALEXXA GOODENOUGH, MSW
Transformational And Strategic Leader
Sacramento,CA
A mature person is one who does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be objective even when deeply stirred emotionally, who has learned that there is both good and bad in all people and all things, and who walks humbly and deals charitably with the circumstances of life.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Summary
Innovative, transformational and strategic leader with unique experience from business to nonprofit. I bring proven results, integrity and a savvy strategic mind. Multiple Endorsements for skills on Linkedin Profile. 20+ years of leadership, non-profit and business experience, including owner, management consultant, grants/fundraising , budgets, operations, speaking and training, team building and program development. Reputation for results through; innovation, integrity, creativity and unique problem-solving. Transformational, Strategic and Collaborative leader Executive Master of Buisness Administration candidate, Master of Social Work, Bachelors in Management Advanced training in organizational development, program development,organizational psychology, training for trainers, speaking, stakeholder engagement and more. Proven rapport and experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including advocates, consumers and professionals. Known for empowerment, empathy, initiative, integrity, and commitment to make an impact.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care
Executive Management Consultant
01.1999 - Current
Job overview
- Co-created 5-year strategic plan and budget for CYC with team of foster youth
- Worked with 20+ CYC chapters statewide to plan events, strategies, and budgeting
- Created mission, vision, and values, bylaws, established/trained executive board, and secured 501c3 status
- Optimized management roles at all levels while facilitating communication and adjusting culture to be more open and productive
- Drove improvements and devised new processes by researching and leading investigations
- Reduced and resolved issues by implementing unique methodologies and strategies
- Provided organizational development consultation and coaching through team building, program creation, process improvement, and training
- Offered coaching, guidance, and healing methodologies to help clients, staff, and stakeholders with trauma, anxiety, relationships, life skills, team building, and personal development
- Guided formation and launch of We Foster Futures organization
- Developed forward-thinking and effective operational policies to address changing needs
- Mitigated ongoing problems by evaluating internal systems and preparing training initiatives
- Reviewed established procedures to assess areas in need of improvement
- Designed and implemented strategic plan, including diverse stakeholders' input
- Led startup empowering Transitional Age Youth (TAY) to be leaders in their community and mental health system transformation
- Collaborated with Mental Health America of California (MHAC) to launch project and build the organization's infrastructure then lead the charge to reevaluate needs of mental health community and developed a plan to turn project into a network and implemented it to become a now statewide network bringing innovation and community by connecting all stakeholders at multiple levels, event and through collaborative opportunities
- Established survey instruments for TAY to gather information about the mental health system
- Selected to present "Transition Age Youth: Finding their Voice for Advocacy" at the Mental Health America's
- National Conference
- Co-created curriculum for social workers, including program planning and budgeting
- Delivered and co-created train the trainer for multiple curricula
- Contributed to the revamping and passing of the, Bill of Rights with the CYC Legislative
- Committee and California legislators
- Created and delivered training throughout the state and beyond on multiple topics including team building, training for trainers, cultural sensitivity (now IDEA), and more
- Assessed organizational programs, policies, and adherence to standards of practice and made recommendations and implementation plans to innovate and bring all areas of need to exceed standards
- Created relationships with foundations and endowments for funding opportunities, grant process and management, creative fundraising and growing donor base
- Created and dispersed resource directories.
WynSpring Family Resource CenterSacramento, CA
Program Supervisor/Clinical Social Worker
01.2014 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Improved productivity and performance through hands-on coaching
- Assisted prospective foster parents with completing certification requirements
- Coordinated evaluations of children and referrals to interdisciplinary diagnostic teams
- Designed and updated foundational procedures for this Center, including Needs and Services planning, quarterly reporting, and weekly progress notes/case documentation
- Liaised among other service providers, community organizations, and government entities
- Visited clients for home study assessments to assist courts with custody decisions
- Researched and developed program initiatives to better serve client populations
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
- Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services, and assistance for people with developmental disabilities
- Attended meetings, training, conferences, and seminars to advance professional knowledge
- Consulted with other professionals regarding treatment of specific clients
- Drafted petitions, court reports, case plans, and other legal documents to achieve goals
- Evaluated program performance against expectations.
We Foster FuturesSacramento, CA
Executive Board Member/Director/Co-founder
10.2005 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Served as co-founder that created mission, vision, and bi-laws to obtain nonprofit status
- Advanced mission/objectives by collaborating with partners to actualize strategic plans
- Secured business development opportunities by building relationships with strategic partners
- Oversaw program budgets, organizational budgets and expenditures
- Fulfilled requirements to create and maintain nonprofit status
- Fostered relationships with community clients and partners through dynamic communication and prompt follow-up to questions and concerns
- Developed a fundraising plan and created donor relationships which successfully covered all startup costs and created a surplus in program/organizational budget.
Education
Valar Institute
Executive Master from Business Administration
California State University
Master of Social Work
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science from Human Services
Sacramento City College
Associate of Arts from Social Sciences
Skills
Planning and execution
Additional Information
- Awards: , Recipient of Youth Inspire Award
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 45 stakeholders in the development of a regional resource guide.
- Achieved grants management and objectives by introducing intranet for tracking of deliverables and assigned tasks.
- Collaborated with team to development the Y.O.U.T.H training Project.
- Collaborated with team of former foster youth and legislators in the development of Foster youth bill of rights. Bill passed then work on statewide implementation and integration with Foster care ombudsman office
Timeline
Program Supervisor/Clinical Social Worker
WynSpring Family Resource Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
Executive Board Member/Director/Co-founder
We Foster Futures
10.2005 - 10.2012
Executive Management Consultant
Foster Care
01.1999 - Current
Valar Institute
Executive Master from Business Administration
05.2024
California State University
Master of Social Work
05.2014
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science from Human Services
05.2010
Sacramento City College
Associate of Arts from Social Sciences
05.2009