Debra Perry
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Tinley Park,IL
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Certification
39
years of professional experience
Accomplished Senior Director, Advocacy & Crisis Intervention Services with over 35 years of experience in sexual assault services. Expertise includes overseeing the Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline and community violence services, ensuring compliance with funder standards. Skilled Trainer certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement and Standard Board and National Women and Policing, contributing to the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault's training initiatives. Vice Chairperson of the Sex Offender Evaluation Licensing Board.
Work History
Senior Director, Advocacy & Crisis Intervention Services
2 Years 4 Months- Outlined key tasks
- Led financial performance initiatives to align with organizational goals
- Oversaw program operations to ensure effective service delivery and compliance
- Drives Financial Performance
- Monitors Programmatic Goals and Objectives
- Develops Key Initiatives
- Represents the YWCA on Federal, State and Local Coalitions, Councils and Committees
Director, Advocacy & Crisis Intervention Services
9 Years- Outlined duties for various projects
- Developed strategic plans for program initiatives
- Managed operational procedures for programs
- Established metrics to evaluate program success
- Identified strategies to increase program funding
- Managed budget and financial reporting processes
- Facilitated outreach efforts within community
- Managed talent acquisition and workforce planning
Manger, Advocacy & Crisis Intervention Services
1 Year 1 Month- Defined roles and tasks for team members.
- Developed comprehensive program plans and strategies.
- Managed day-to-day program operations and service delivery.
- Established performance measures for program evaluation.
- Implemented strategies to increase program revenue.
- Administered financial management processes
- Facilitated community engagement initiatives to strengthen relationships.
- Spearheaded talent management strategies to attract and retain staff.
Manager, Prevention & Advocacy Services
2 Years 1 Month- Outlined key accountabilities
- Program Performance Measures
- Program Operations and Service
- Managed financial resources
- Community Engagement
- Developed employee strategies
Supervising Advocate
1 Year 4 Months- Outlined key job duties
- Direct Service
- Provided direct client support
- Talent Management and Development
- Budget & Financial Management
- Facilitated community outreach activities
Advocate
23 Years 2 Months- Responsibilities:
- Provided direct services to clients, addressing their individual needs.
- Facilitated community training and advocated for institutional changes to promote client empowerment
- Executed client recruitment strategies to enhance program reach
- Executed administrative responsibilities to maintain smooth workflow.
- Managed volunteer recruitment, training, and retention efforts to strengthen community engagement
Education
Conflict Resolution Certification - Criminal Justice Concentration
Concentration in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
General Studies - Gender Studies
Skills
Regulatory compliance
Program evaluation
Data analytics
Operations management
Organizational development
Stakeholder relations
Collaborative leadership
Culture transformation
Team management
Organizational advocacy
Team building
Policy execution
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 21 staff members.
- Serve as the voting delegate for the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) Governing Body meetings.
- Last year and this year serve as the Co-Chair of the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) Public Affairs Committee.
- Associate member of the South Suburban Association Chiefs of Police.
- Associate member of Police Chiefs Association of Will County.
- Associate member of the South Suburban Juvenile Officer Association.
Certification
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training Certification (SANE) ~ Rape Trauma Response Components Trainer – (2009- Present) Attorney General of Illinois trained and certified.
- North East Multi-Regional Training Certification (NEMRT) ~ (1997 –Present) Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board trained and certified for Model Guidelines – Sexual Assault Investigation.
- Certified Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault Trainer ~ (2002-Present) Illinois State Police trained & certified.
- Certified National Police Trainer for Sexual Assault ~ (2000 – Present) National Women & Policing Center trained and certified.
- Certified Domestic Violence Advocate (ICADV) ~ (1999 – Present) Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence trained and certified.
- Certified Facilitator for Domestic Violence Abuser Treatment ~ (1999 – Present) South Suburban Family Shelter Trained and certified.
- Conflict Resolution ~ (1999 – 2000) St. Xavier University accredited.
- Certified National Victim Assistance Crisis Counselor (NVAA) ~ (1998 – Present) National Assistance Academy trained and certified.
- Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training ~ (1987 – Present) Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault trained and certified.
Timeline
Senior Director, Advocacy & Crisis Intervention Services
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
Director, Advocacy & Crisis Intervention Services
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
04.2015 - 04.2024Read More
Manger, Advocacy & Crisis Intervention Services
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
02.2014 - 03.2015Read More
Manager, Prevention & Advocacy Services
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago South Suburban Center
06.2012 - 07.2014Read More
Supervising Advocate
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago South Suburban Center
01.2011 - 05.2012Read More
Advocate
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Suburban Center
11.1987 - 01.2011Read More
Normandale College
General Studies from Gender Studies
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Prairie State College
Concentration in Criminal Justice from Criminal Justice
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St. Xavier University
Conflict Resolution Certification from Criminal Justice Concentration
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Special Committees
- Serve on the Illinois State SASETA Taskforce to Implement New Rules & Regulations
- Selected to help create OVW Training for Police Officers