Dana DeMaire
Providence,Rhode Island
Summary
Through my work, I strive to empower myself and others to elevate our roles within society. In doing so, taking into account my own and others backgrounds and identities, to move towards a future that promotes equity and positive interconnection between all people.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
HUB Site Coordinator
Providence After School Alliance
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Enrolled Hope youth into multiple HUB Afterschool Programs and increased program participation by %80 since 2021
- Participated in PASA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
- Networked with community partners to facilitate HUB after-school programs and collaborated with Brown University to bring in student volunteers
- Resurrected and facilitated the Cultural Coordinator and HUB meeting to connect Hope school personnel and PASA Admin
- Announced daily after-school announcements and created other modes of direct communication with youth, family, school administration, and outside partners
- Created marketing material with that including program flyers, newsletters and more.
Social Emotional Intern
Providence After School Alliance
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Participated in PASA's first Equity Activity Audit to promote more equitable youth work practices among RI 21st CCLC grantees and other out-of-school time providers
- Supported PASA's first Social Emotional Cohort, in collaboration with Every Hour Counts, the United Way of Rhode Island, and the New York Life Foundation, to deepen and expand SEL work
- Supported 12 hours of training and 10 hours of coaching to program coordinators to deepen connections between formal and informal educators.
Youth Program Director
ASTRO- AfterSchool Programming
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked in partnership with the Advanced Course Network to receive funding through the Rhode Island Department Of Education to bring in new community partners
- Managed all program and volunteer staff, in addition to interviewing and onboarding new staff and volunteers
- Created policies and procedures for recurrent and new programs, including the addition of virtual programming due to COVID-19
- Facilitated staff training in lesson plan development, program operations, racial awareness and LGBTQ+ etiquette
- Conducted RIPQA evaluations with the Quality Control Supervisor to access outcomes in programming and create a defined indicator of measurement when applying for grants.
Program Operations Coordinator
Providence After School Alliance
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Worked in PASAs headquarters and assisted the Human Resources and Office Manager in any outstanding office-related tasks
- Collected contracts, insurance documents, and provider paperwork for all after-school sites underneath PASA
- Worked with the Middle School Program Director and Director of High School to ensure all payables and bus contracts were accurate before going to the Chief Financial Officer.
Assistant Site Coordinator
Providence After School Alliance
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Helped the Site Coordinator oversee and manage all program providers and ensure program quality
- Worked with Quality Advisor (Consultant for RI Youth Program Quality Improvement) to track site-wide quality goals, assess strengths and weaknesses, and create sustainable changes
- Continuously worked to implement a direct line of communication between youth, after-school program providers, teachers, and school administration.
Education
Prospective Urban Education Policy Masters -
Brown University
Providence, RI05.2025
Social Enterprise Greenhouse
Providence, RI07.2023
Social Enterprise Greenhouse
Providence, RI07.2023
One Circle Foundation
San Rafael, CA06.2023
Youth Development & Psychology
Rhode Island College
North Providence, RI05.2021
Soul Works, International
07.2021
Skills
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Motivation
- Enthusiasm
Awards
- Dean's List - Rhode Island College
- Culture Ambassador Award - ASTRO
- Provider Excellence Award - Providence After School Alliance
- St. Timothy Award - Diocese Of Providence
- Segal AmeriCorps Award - Corporation for National and Community Service
Volunteer Experience
- Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, North Providence, RI, Director of Philanthropy, 01/2019, 12/2020, Created in person and virtual philanthropic opportunities to support our national philanthropy Women's Wellness, and our local philanthropy Autism Awareness.
- Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, North Providence, RI, Vice President Of Growth, 12/2018, 12/2019, Worked with active members, executive board, and nationals to help in recruitment, retainment and overall growth within the organization.
- Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, North Providence, RI, Director of Fundraising, 12/2017, 12/2018, Worked with the Vice President of Finance to create fundraising events and gain finances to support recruitment, and our national and local philanthropies.
- Providence After School Alliance, Providence, RI, AmeriCorps Volunteer at Nathan Bishop, 09/2017, 06/2018, Worked directly with site staff and fellow AmeriCorps to assist in daily program operations., Created a youth advisory committee, hosted a youth-led after-school program and planned end-of-session celebrations.
Extracurricular Activities
Yoga Instructor & Circle Facilitator, Maccoll YMCA, Woonsocket Parks and Recreation. Mentee of CEO Mentorship Program, Rhode Island College. Participant in Brown Mindfulness Program, Rhode Island College. Facilitator of Lincoln Woods Community Walks, ASTRO. Participant in Justice Talks, AmeriCorps.
Timeline
HUB Site Coordinator
Providence After School Alliance
07.2022 - 06.2024
Youth Program Director
ASTRO- AfterSchool Programming
07.2020 - 01.2021
Social Emotional Intern
Providence After School Alliance
02.2020 - 05.2021
Program Operations Coordinator
Providence After School Alliance
09.2019 - 02.2020
Assistant Site Coordinator
Providence After School Alliance
09.2018 - 06.2019
Prospective Urban Education Policy Masters -
Brown University
Social Enterprise Greenhouse
Social Enterprise Greenhouse
One Circle Foundation
Youth Development & Psychology
Rhode Island College
Soul Works, International