Diane Taborn
Harrisburg,IL
Summary
As Programs Coordinator I have had a proactive mindset at Survivor Empowerment Center, fully embracing the mission of ending domestic violence and sexual assault in communities in Southern Illinois served by Survivor Empowerment Center.
Experienced at strategic planning and community building with 29 years of I have successfully navigated systems for success; all the while bringing staff to a place of accountability and higher professionalism.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Programs Coordinator
Survivor Empowerment Center
03.2025 - Current
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
Legal Advocate
Survivor Empowerment Center
11.2014 - 03.2025
- Provided compassionate guidance to clients during difficult times, building trust while navigating complex legal matters together.
- Filled out Order Protections
- Translated the legal system
- Information on Crime Victims Compensation
- Information on IL Domestic Violence Act
Medical Advocate/Grant Writer/Team Leader
Anna Bixby Women's Center
09.1996 - 04.2014
- Worked with a team effort to end Domestic Violence in the seven counties served.
- Legal/Medical Advocacy
- Supervised Volunteers
- Homelessness and Transitional Housing Programming
- One on one counsel
- Attended interagency meetings
- Attended state ICADV board meetings
- Answered hotline calls
- On call in rotation with other staff
- Grant writing
- Fundraising
- Gave speeches to potential funders
- Provided trainings to the community
- Provided trainings to Southeastern Illinois College Criminal Justice and Nursing Class
Education
Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional - Domestic Violence
Illinois Domestic Violence Professionals
Oak Park, Illinois09-2003
Teaching Certification - Black Parenting
Center For Improvement of Parenting
Texarkana, AR06-2000
Teaching Certification - Elderly Abuse
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, Illinois 6294606-1998
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, Illinois06-1976
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Proactive mindset
- Office administration
- Program management
- Process improvements
- Project management
- Report generation
- Training coordination
- Project coordination
- Report preparation
- Staff evaluation
- Staff development
- Community building
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Dependability and cooperation
Accomplishments
Boards served on:
- Poshard Foundation for Abused Children
- University of IL of ACES meeting in Washington DC and Champaign IL
- WADI Headstart Parent Board
- ICDVP Board meeting in Chicago and Blooming
- ICADV Women of Color Board meeting in Springfield, IL
Grant Reading:
Selected several years to read grants at the federal level in Washington DC. (making sure grants were in compliance with guidelines; from limits of pages, words, spacing, memorandum, meeting grant subject levels and required attachments).
Certification
- 40 Hour Domestic Violence
- 40 Hour Sexual Assault
- 7 Hour Men Who Batter
- 2003 IL Certified Domestic Violence Professional
Timeline
Programs Coordinator
Survivor Empowerment Center
03.2025 - Current
Legal Advocate
Survivor Empowerment Center
11.2014 - 03.2025
Medical Advocate/Grant Writer/Team Leader
Anna Bixby Women's Center
09.1996 - 04.2014
Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional - Domestic Violence
Illinois Domestic Violence Professionals
Teaching Certification - Black Parenting
Center For Improvement of Parenting
Teaching Certification - Elderly Abuse
Southeastern Illinois College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Southeastern Illinois College
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