Andrea Osterbur

Dedicated volunteer and leader in areas of the church and community. Over a decade of experience in non-profit work, domestically and globally, focusing on advocacy for vulnerable communities and orchestrating care for children in need. Proven track record in building services that promote justice, equality, and accessibility. Strong communicator, skilled at engaging diverse audiences and fostering collaboration. Talent for building relationships, connecting people, and creating opportunities for individuals of various ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Dedicated to safe and ethical practices-education in this area cannot be overlooked. Demonstrated commitment to accountability and transparency, believing it essential for effective public service and building trust with all involved.

• 10+ years experience serving in church lay leadership. (Roles/responsibilities included, but not limited to board member, personnel committee chair, strategic planning, fundraising/capital campaigns, vision casting, outreach and program development, children’s ministry, Bible study/small group leader, music ministry, VBS.) Churches included, but not limited to Central Ave Church in Athens, OH; University Christian Church in Clifton, OH; Hyde Park Community UMC, Hyde Park, OH.
• Public Speaking: Academic, community, and religious venues.
• Fundraising: Non-profit, education, faith-based.
• Lifelong love of travel and learning. Culturally agile, with extensive international experience, having lived, worked, studied, and volunteered in more than 7 developing countries; Traveled to Canada, Japan, the Amazon, and several European countries.
• Research: Questionnaires, surveys, and field research.
• Proficient in Canva for small businesses, event planning, social media.

• Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, Cincinnati, OH: Capital Campaign Co-Chair 2019-2020. Personnel Chair, 3 years; Super Serve Saturdays volunteer; member of Cathedral Choir since 2018; VBS decorations-Work closely with Pam Pilger and Dana Calhoun to plan and create decorations, recruit, coordinate and train volunteers, ask for financial and in-kind donations from businesses and individuals; Advertise a variety of events, outreach, and opportunities-invite participants, create public excitement through word-of-mouth, print, and social media.
• Central Avenue United Methodist Church, Athens, OH, 2008-2011: Organized community Thanksgiving dinner for more than 100 people.; Founded and directed 'Second Saturdays,' a ministry to provide monthly community service opportunities for all ages and abilities; Led group of 30+ participants in study to explore homelessness, poverty, disease and social justice.; Served on leadership board; Mission trip with team to Honduras.
• Vida Nueva (Heritage Wesleyan Church), Moline, IL, 2005-2006: Coordinated and directed Children’s Christmas music program for immigrant children, all Latino, ages 4-13., Worked in a team that developed programming for a church plant in rural Puebla, Mexico. Served an at-risk population of adults and children with activities for enrichment: drug and crime awareness and prevention; and children’s ministry, sports, and education.