Chris Sherrod

• Spearhead the organization’s five-year strategic planning initiative, engaging stakeholders and staff to develop actionable goals addressing community needs
• Manage community impact volunteers to align funding allocations with organizational priorities, ensuring transparency and equity
• Oversee the administration of grants under fiscal sponsorship, providing technical assistance to grantees to meet compliance standards
• Collaborate with government agencies, nonprofits, and community leaders to implement health-focused programs and policies
• Develop and execute outreach strategies, including crafting narratives that amplify the work of nonprofit partners
• Supervise a team of 20+ volunteers and student interns, providing mentorship and professional development

• Directed community health programming, including Diabetes Self-Management Education and wellness initiatives tailored to tribal populations
• Collaborated with tribal and federal agencies to address health disparities through culturally responsive programming
• Oversaw program budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with grant requirements
• Supervised a team of 10+ diabetes and community health staff, fostering a collaborative and culturally inclusive workplace
• Advocated for diabetes prevention and management through partnerships with local, state, and national organizations
• Provided leadership in clinical care settings, ensuring high-quality diabetes management services
• Led quality assurance efforts as a member of the clinic quality assurance team, identifying and addressing potential concerns to improve care delivery and services
• Documented and standardized care policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with best practices and program goals

• Led fundraising and advocacy efforts to support diabetes-focused legislation and programs
• Designed and implemented community health events, including large-scale campaigns such as Tour de Cure
• Built and maintained relationships with donors, sponsors, and high-level volunteers, resulting in diversified funding streams
• Developed training materials and facilitated workshops for community health professionals and volunteers

· Plan and implement health programming including Smart Moves and Fitness Grams to members of various ages.

· Increased partnerships and relationships with community agencies.

· Host annual community health fairs and events Youth Development.

· Help members make appropriate choices about their future including their education, career, and social physical and emotional needs.

· Assess the developmental needs, interests, and characteristics of club members.

• Managed a volunteer-driven nutrition education program for low-income families, integrating culturally relevant materials
• Established and nurtured community partnerships to expand program reach and impact
• Analyzed data to assess program outcomes and implement quality improvements
• Provided supervision and mentorship to AmeriCorps members and program volunteers