Elaine Carroll, MSW
Baltimore
Summary
I have focused my career in the behavioral health, trauma-informed care and workforce development fields, running programs that provide direct services to those who strive for a healthier and more meaningful life. I have 15 years of experience in public policy advocacy, nonprofit development, grant management and building lasting partnerships. My work has been driven by data and best practices that support long-lasting, positive outcomes for those most vulnerable in our communities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Jane Addams Resource Corporation - Baltimore
05.2022 - Current
- Assist with the execution of JARC’s Strategic Plan, including replication of programs and geographic expansion
- Build strategic relationships with government and philanthropic funders, community based organizations and workforce and industry stakeholders
- Drive organizations policy/advocacy work, including vetting advocacy initiatives and representing the agency and its interests in policy/advocacy conversations
- Trains staff on development and fundraising, including report narrative writing, data, proposal writing and overall project management strategies
- Develops understanding of government funding mechanisms and accessibility at new sites
- Supports local Site Directors, particularly in integration of services, creating processes and continuous quality improvement
Site Director
Jane Addams Resource Corporation - Baltimore
02.2016 - 04.2022
- Oversee implementation of Careers In Manufacturing Programs, Business Services, and Financial Opportunities Center
- Responsible for all aspects of programs, working with Directors of Finance, HR, Operations, Development and Communications
- Perform continuous evaluations of programs and implement improvement plans
- Prioritize data driven culture within organization and use data for program evaluation
- Establish racial equity and inclusion lens, practices and procedures at all organizational levels
- Participate in Senior Leadership initiatives, report to organization's President and Board of Directors and carry out organization's Strategic Plan
- Partner with government entities including Maryland Department of Labor, Maryland Department of Commerce, Maryland Energy Administration, Maryland Department of Human Resources and Mayor's Office of Employment Development
- Partner with philanthropic organizations including Annie E. Casey Foundation, Weinberg Foundation and Abell Foundation
- Oversee annual budget of 1.2 million
- Participate in local and statewide workforce development initiatives
Program Director
Jane Addams Resource Corporation - Baltimore
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Responsible for initial replication of Careers In Manufacturing Programs for Baltimore Site
- Build strategic partnerships with community organizations, funders, employers
- Manage grant applications, reports and budgets
- Meet program enrollment, completion, credentialing and placements goals
Director of Network and Peer Services
On Our Own Of Maryland
12.2007 - 01.2015
- Liaison to16 mental health, peer-operated Wellness and Recovery Centers
- Provide technical assistance in areas of program design and implementation, grant management, board development
- Participation on various state and national committees/coalitions/workgroups
- Write and manage federal and foundation grants
- Public policy advocate - provide written and oral testimony
- Design and coordinate trainings/workshops/events for broader behavioral health community on topics including anti-stigma, behavioral health integration, peer support
Education
Masters of Social Work - Clinical / Management And Community Organization
University of Maryland - School of Social Work
Baltimore, MD12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mount St Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD06.2003
Skills
- Written and oral communication
- Strategic partnerships
- Program oversight
- Implement best practice models
- Peer Support
- Racial Equity and Inclusion principles and practices
Accomplishments
- Core Implementation Team Lead for two Trauma-Informed Care Learning Communities provided by National Council for Behavioral Health, now known as National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- 2009 to 2011 – Research Liaison to Independent Evaluator –Examining Maryland's Consumer-Operated Organizations: Collective Results of a Process Evaluation
- Weinberg Sector Skills Academy Graduate: Capstone – Best for BMORE: High Road Employer Initiative
- Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator (not active)
- Completed Intentional Peer Support Training
- Member/Trainer/Educator, On Our Own of Maryland's Anti-Stigma Project
Timeline
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Jane Addams Resource Corporation - Baltimore
05.2022 - Current
Site Director
Jane Addams Resource Corporation - Baltimore
02.2016 - 04.2022
Program Director
Jane Addams Resource Corporation - Baltimore
02.2015 - 02.2016
Director of Network and Peer Services
On Our Own Of Maryland
12.2007 - 01.2015
Masters of Social Work - Clinical / Management And Community Organization
University of Maryland - School of Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mount St Mary's University
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