Danette McBride
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A people-centered leader committed to serving and providing quality services to children, families, and communities. Twenty years of experience working in nonprofit and government sectors, honing skills in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication. Known for collaborative approach and dedication to building genuine relationships and partnerships with staff and external stakeholders.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Children & Youth Behavioral Health Initiative
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS
08.2023 - Current
- Oversee the operations of the Scaling Evidence-Based Community-Defined Evidence Practices of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative as the Third-Party Administrator
- Collaborate with the Department of Health Care Services regarding planning, goal setting, political, and other aspects of project implementation
- Oversee the distribution of $350M in grant funding to over 400 organizations across the state of California
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for the organization’s CYBHI training, implementation, and consultation services
Vice President, Strengthening Families & Communities
CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE, INC
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided strategic development, program design, and management oversight for community programming in South Los Angeles, including collective impact initiative
- Administered grants and managed program services budget of $18M, division with 125 staff, and services to 1,700 families annually
- Leveraged organization networking and grant writing initiatives to secure $15 million in grants contracts and philanthropic funding
- Expanded community engagement through collaborative relationships with local elected officials and policy makers, educational institutions, community-based organizations and leaders to host community events and trainings for nearly 5,000 participants
- Managed Health Homes program growth and expansion under Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports
Vice President, Community Innovations
CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE, INC
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided strategic development, program design, and management oversight for community programming in South Los Angeles, including collective impact initiative
- Administered grants and managed program services budget of $18M, division with 125 staff, and services to 1,700 families annually
- Leveraged organization networking and grant writing initiatives to secure $15 million in grants contracts and philanthropic funding
- Expanded community engagement through collaborative relationships with local elected officials and policy makers, educational institutions, community-based organizations and leaders to host community events and trainings for nearly 5,000 participants
- Managed Health Homes program growth and expansion under Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports
Deputy, Child Welfare & Community Programming
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – OFFICE OF SUPERVISOR RIDLEY-THOMAS
03.2016 - 09.2019
- Researched, analyzed, and offered recommendations on policy, budget, and programs related to child welfare, education, social services, workforce readiness, budgeting and operations
- Managed annual $500k investment in early childhood and K-12 educational programming for children and staffed the Empowerment Congress Education Committee
- Partnered and secured $650k from foundations for programs related to career pathways for young adults and nonprofit sustainability
- Launched Emergency Medical Technician program, participated in P-3 meetings, and represented the Supervisor in ReLAY Institute Advisory Board meetings and the LA Compact
- Organized large community meetings and events to engage stakeholders on policy and community initiatives
Deputy, Budget Advocacy
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – OFFICE OF SUPERVISOR RIDLEY-THOMAS
03.2015 - 03.2016
Deputy, Human Services & Education
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – OFFICE OF SUPERVISOR RIDLEY-THOMAS
01.2014 - 03.2015
Director of Youth Development Services
PARA LOS NIÑOS
06.2007 - 06.2013
- Managed multi-year $6M budget and directed department of 25+ staff - hired, terminated, and developed scope of work and training plans
- Designed program, co-authored Life Skills Training Curriculum, and developed evaluation framework for program that served 500 youth annually with 85% completion rate for services
- Oversaw education assessments and tutorial services for 125 youth annually with 85% demonstrating improvement of one grade level or more
- Secured $120k in grant funding to expand services to include art program
- Established partnerships with universities and community-based organizations to provide services not funded under contract, and secured additional $55k in grants and in-kind donations
Education
Master of Social Work - Community Organizing, Planning and Administration emphasis
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles, CAMaster of Public Administration - Nonprofit Management emphasis
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - Psychology
TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
Tuskegee, ALCertificate - Design Thinking: From Insights to Viability
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Certificate - Leadership in an Age of Disruption
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Skills
- Program Design and Implementation
- Departmental Coordination
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Proposal Development
- Program and Client Evaluation
- Training and Group Facilitation
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Change Management
- Event Planning
Volunteer Experience
- Empowerment Congress Leadership Council Member, 10/19, Present
- Empowerment Congress Executive Committee Member, 01/11, 01/14
- Los Angeles African American Women Political Action Committee Membership Officer, 08/18, 01/21
- Delta Sigma Theta – Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully (GEMS) Volunteer, 08/15, 06/17
Timeline
Director, Children & Youth Behavioral Health Initiative
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS
08.2023 - Current
Vice President, Strengthening Families & Communities
CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE, INC
01.2022 - 06.2023
Vice President, Community Innovations
CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE, INC
09.2019 - 12.2021
Deputy, Child Welfare & Community Programming
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – OFFICE OF SUPERVISOR RIDLEY-THOMAS
03.2016 - 09.2019
Deputy, Budget Advocacy
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – OFFICE OF SUPERVISOR RIDLEY-THOMAS
03.2015 - 03.2016
Deputy, Human Services & Education
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – OFFICE OF SUPERVISOR RIDLEY-THOMAS
01.2014 - 03.2015
Director of Youth Development Services
PARA LOS NIÑOS
06.2007 - 06.2013
Master of Public Administration - Nonprofit Management emphasis
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
Certificate - Design Thinking: From Insights to Viability
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Certificate - Leadership in an Age of Disruption
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Master of Social Work - Community Organizing, Planning and Administration emphasis
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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