Cecilia Lee
Houston,Texas
Summary
Alumni Relations and DEI professional with 10+ years of experience in alumni engagement, event and philanthropy work. Outstanding skills in relationship building, communication, creative programming, event design/execution and philanthropy and the role they collectively play in advancing the support of Alumni and DEI work.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Alumni Special Adviser
Communities In Schools National Office
Washington, D.C.
10.2020 - Current
- Oversaw implementation and design of new Alumni platform
- Responsible for emails and marketing materials for Alumni
- Oversaw duties of Change Often, LLC, which include bi-weekly check in meetings, program initiatives, Alumni Working Group (AWG) planning for monthly meetings, and assisted with communication with Alumni participating in the AWG
- Member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Steering Committee
- Check-Ins with Alumni throughout the network
- Initiated conversations with CIS affiliates that expressed an interest in alumni work
- Oversaw Alumni Board Training Series
- Cross functional work with other departments to assist with Alumni activities, input, and recruited Alumni for special projects when needed
- Attended Student Supports Institute and participated on an Alumni panel discussing the importance of relationship building
- Member of Leadership Town Hall Planning Committee to include Alumni related input
- Member of the DEI Summit Planning Committee to assist with recruiting 50 CIS Alumni to attend and lead communication about travel logistics
- Attended monthly Achieve In Life Meetings throughout the year to represent and discuss Alumni related initiatives
- Presented to the DEI co-hort and network staff about Alumni efforts
DEI and Special Initiatives Manager
Communities In Schools of Houston, Inc
Houston, Texas
08.2008 - Current
- Participated in the Communities In Schools (CIS) National Office’s planning team for our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) nationwide initiative
- Created presentations with focus on Diversity in the workplace for over 250 employees
- Lead in defining Corporate DEI strategy by design thinking innovative workshops, as well as aligning C-level stakeholder investment and buy-in
- Developed Alumni Program for CIS of Houston
- Lead and fostered outreach initiatives between staff and community leaders in promoting Alumni programming
- Lead monthly Alumni meetings for 25 members
- Lead one on one meetings with individual Alumni throughout the year
- Planned annual Alumni retreats including lodging, flights, and per diem
- Recruited Alumni for speaking engagements including annual CIS Gala, Outreach Luncheons, Spring Breakfast, and campus events
- Created social media content with consistent content and tone related to Alumni work
- Managed Alumni data for affiliate
- Recruited mentors from various backgrounds to work with Alumni
- Oversaw Alumni budget
- Oversaw recruitment events at various high schools for Alumni program
- Managed ongoing Alumni related work groups, which met with Juniors and Seniors from various campuses
Education
University of Houston
1998
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Houston Baptist University
1995
Skills
- Evidence recording
- Detail oriented
- Self motivated project manager
- Innovative "outside of the box" thinker
- Flexible fast learner
- Great communicator
- Takes pride in relationship building
- Optimistic team management approach
- Dependable
- Meets deadlines in a timely manner
Affiliations
- Member of the Hispanic Women Network of Texas
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Alumni Special Adviser
Communities In Schools National Office
10.2020 - Current
DEI and Special Initiatives Manager
Communities In Schools of Houston, Inc
08.2008 - Current
University of Houston
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Houston Baptist University
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