CHRISTINA SIEMENS
Norman,Oklahoma
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in supporting program staff and leadership, managing complex projects, innovative approaches, and achieving effective outcomes. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Exchange Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse Oklahoma, Inc. (dba Parent Promise)
06.2023 - Current
- Manages an organization budget of $2.3mil
- Supports staff at various levels within the organization in supporting their professional development needs
- Participates with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the agency
- Communicates organizations' successes and challenges to local Exchange Clubs
- Identifies and builds relationships with community members, companies, and foundations to increase overall giving
- Works closely with Finance Director to ensure all financial reporting is accurate, and assist in creating annual budgets
- Supports Community Relations Director in creating stewardship programs, fundraising events, donor recognitions, grant writing, and marketing
- Assists in the identification and recruitment of agency Board members
- Provides necessary support to committees and committee chairs to help them effectively fulfill their functions
- Identifies, assesses, and inform the Board of internal and external issues that affect the agency including assisting in creating annual operating budgets
- Fosters effective teamwork between the Board of Directors and staff
- Serves as spokesperson for the agency and Prevent Child Abuse Oklahoma (PCA-OK) in all industry and public matters
- Attends meetings, community events, and civic and social functions as needed and required
- Communicates with partners to keep them informed of the organizations’ work and identifies changes in the community
- Provides support to the Board by preparing meeting agendas and supporting materials
- Communicates to the Oklahoma Legislature on issues impacting the industry and agency
- Ensures the organizations’ operations meets the expectations of the Board, partners, and funders
- Oversees the day to day operations of the organization including the implementation of and maintaining human resources policies, procedures and practices
- Recruits, interviews, and selects staff to enable further success for the organization
- Coaches and mentors staff to improve performance
- Oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the agency’s programs and services
- Ensures programs and services contribute to the overall mission
- Researches funding sources, oversees the development of fundraising plans, and assists staff in writing and compiling funding proposals
- Administers the organizations’ funds according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow and provide financial reports to the Board of Directors
Executive Director
Tulsa Advocates for the Protection of Children (dba Fostering Connections)
06.2017 - 05.2023
- Increased organization staff and budget by 300%
- Aligned and implemented strategic planning initiatives with the mission of the organization
- Advocated on behalf of children involved in the child welfare system
- Implemented innovative sustainable programs
- Reviewed programs for quality and efficiency, and made changes as necessary
- Researched and prepared grant proposals and other funding sources
- Developed and maintained a donor base for both monetary and non-monetary resources
- Spearheaded fundraising events and activities
- Managed volunteers on a daily basis
- Improved processes to improve efficiency of programs and projects
- Ensured all necessary forms are filed with the appropriate agencies for all necessary permits, memberships, licenses, insurance, etc
- Oversaw compliance with established policies and procedures
- Coordinated public relations with the purpose of increasing public awareness of the organizations’ goals and activities
- Developed and maintained relationships with all appropriate groups, agencies and organizations, child advocacy agencies, and community service organizations
- Approved all written public relations material printed
- Oversaw the maintenance of the website, social media, and other public relations and/or fund raising tools
- Hired, supervised and terminated administrative, management and program staff
- Wrote and revised job descriptions for all staff
- Complete yearly performance evaluations (oral and written) for all staff
- Implemented initial and ongoing staff training and professional development
- Attended and participated in all Board meetings
- Oversaw implementation of all Board directives, policies and procedures
- Regularly updated board regarding operations of organization
- Worked closely with Board and lead staff to meet strategic plan goals and objectives
- Managed day-to-day fiscal operations and presented financials to the board for review
- Developed and presented monthly and annual reports and budget to Board for approval
- Served as fiscal agent to serve OKDHS families
Director of Community Education
The Parent Child Center of Tulsa
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Continued all Community Education and Outreach Services Program Manager duties
- Responsible for general agency marketing efforts including website updates, brochures, social media updates, e-newsletters, etc
- Responsible for the agency’s advocacy efforts including organizing legislative events and meeting regularly with elected officials to promote the agency’s mission
Community Education and Outreach Services Program Manager
The Parent Child Center of Tulsa
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Supervised personnel working on various programs within the department
- Maintained standards required by Council on Accreditation for programs
- Partnered with schools and hospitals to implement high quality Kids on the Block and Bright Beginnings prevention programs delivered by puppeteers and nurse educators
- Create awareness of agency services through promoting to funding partners, organizations, schools, religious organizations, etc.
- Prepared and monitored department budget
- Collaborated with stakeholders to improve on programs relevant to the agency’s mission
Senior Planner for Children’s Behavioral Health and Wounded Warrior Project Grant Coordinator
Community Service Council
11.2013 - 03.2015
- Secured funding through grant awards, collected, and reported data to funders
- Provided overall leadership and participation in community and state planning for children’s behavioral health
- Collaborated on many projects with area youth and family serving agencies such as Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Welfare, Tulsa County Juvenile Bureau, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, community mental health centers, early childhood services, child and family mental health specialists, and others
- Established and maintained relationships with key community and state stakeholders
- Provided technical assistance to community behavioral health systems for families and children
- Organized community education events provided to licensed professionals and community members
- Provided technical assistance to community behavioral health systems for families and children
- Supervised personnel working on various direct service programs
- Chaired and participated in task forces related to foster care, child trafficking, bullying, suicide prevention, and others
Outreach and Prevention Services Director
Mental Health Association Oklahoma
07.2013 - 11.2013
- Continued all Youth Outreach Services Director duties
- Developed and implemented programming for prevention and wellness education in the community to address all ages
- Responsible for development of QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) campaign to promote the curriculum in the Tulsa area
Youth Outreach Services Director
Mental Health Association Oklahoma
06.2008 - 11.2013
- Continued all SafeTeam Director duties
- Established key relationships within community including behavioral health providers, school administrators, systems providing services to youth and families with behavioral health needs
- Supervised budgets and personnel working on various projects
- Responsible for tracking qualitative and quantitative data for various evaluations and projects
- Managed TeenScreen, SafeTeam, Oklahoma Healthy Transitions Initiative, and various other projects
- Crafted youth suicide prevention legislation alongside elected officials
- Elected as co-chair for Tulsa System of Care Children’s Behavioral Health Team meetings
SafeTeam Director
Mental Health Association Oklahoma
04.2006 - 11.2013
- Implemented program by working alongside staff and administration in area schools
- Developed program curriculum
- Managed event planning for conferences and events
- Keynote and breakout speaker at various statewide conferences, schools, colleges, and businesses
- Developed SafeTeam newsletter and distributed widely in local area
- Co-created programs' website
- Secured funds for program through grant writing and fundraising
- Recruited and supervised volunteers and student employees
- Led community meetings with stakeholders
- Secured donations for large events
- Coordinated with media regarding youth suicide prevention
- Member of local crisis response team
Education
Masters of Science - Nonprofit Administration
Louisiana State University
10.2024
Masters of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Southern Nazarene University
12.2006
Bachelors - Business Administration
University of Oklahoma
05.2000
Associates - Science
Tulsa Community College
07.1995
Skills
- Stakeholder Involvement
- Collaborative Session Leadership
- Financial Planning
- Team Leadership
- Effective Public Speaking
- Innovative Thinking
- Fundraising Expertise
- Grant Proposal Development
- Crisis Response Coordination
- Administrative Leadership
- Implementation of Strategic Initiatives
- Project Management Coordination
Accomplishments
- Effective advocate for children and families
- Successfully launched rebranding campaign
- Experienced public speaker and advocate in local and national settings, and with media
- Proven work in educating community stakeholders on critical issues impacting children and community
- Led and served on various committees with different agencies throughout Oklahoma
- Established and met goals set by organization parameters
- Developed new programs and processes for easier workflow for employees
- Grew an organization and budget programs by at least 300%
- Managed and directed multiple personnel and projects within financial and time limitations
- Experienced in building and maintaining key relationships with community stakeholders and partners
- Skilled in staff supervision, development, and leadership
- Trained and experienced in providing consulting and educational opportunities to interested community participants
- Positively influential and respectful when working with community members
Other Activities And Recognitions
- Children's State Advisory Workgroup - Co-Chair - 2025 to present
- Children's State Advisory Team - Member - 2025 to present
- Oklahoma Association of Infant Mental Health - Board Member - 2025 to present
- Oklahoma Institute of Child Advocacy’s Advocacy Boot Camp - Member - 2024 to present
- Downtown Oklahoma City Exchange Club - Member = 2012 to present
- Office of the Victims of Crime, SAMHSA, and Oklahoma Department of Education - Peer Reviewer - 2012 to present
- Child Welfare League of America' 100th Anniversary Champion for Children Award - Recipient - 2021
- Oklahoma State Post Adjudication Advisory Board (PARB) - Member - 2020 to 2024
- Oklahoma Center for Nonprofit Management Certification - Recipient - 2018
- Association of Fundraising Professionals - Member - 2017 to present
- The Brandon Magalassi Memorial Scholarship Foundation - Board Member - 2007 to 2017
- Oklahoma Governor's State of the State - Invited and Recognized Guest for Announcement of Oklahoma Fosters Campaign - 2016
- Tulsa Area United Way NeXtulsa - Graduate - 2016
- Oklahoma Department of Human Services - Volunteer - 2001 to 2022
Timeline
Executive Director
Exchange Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse Oklahoma, Inc. (dba Parent Promise)
06.2023 - Current
Executive Director
Tulsa Advocates for the Protection of Children (dba Fostering Connections)
06.2017 - 05.2023
Director of Community Education
The Parent Child Center of Tulsa
08.2016 - 12.2016
Community Education and Outreach Services Program Manager
The Parent Child Center of Tulsa
04.2015 - 08.2016
Senior Planner for Children’s Behavioral Health and Wounded Warrior Project Grant Coordinator
Community Service Council
11.2013 - 03.2015
Outreach and Prevention Services Director
Mental Health Association Oklahoma
07.2013 - 11.2013
Youth Outreach Services Director
Mental Health Association Oklahoma
06.2008 - 11.2013
SafeTeam Director
Mental Health Association Oklahoma
04.2006 - 11.2013
Masters of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Southern Nazarene University
Bachelors - Business Administration
University of Oklahoma
Associates - Science
Tulsa Community College
Masters of Science - Nonprofit Administration
Louisiana State University
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