Elizabeth Gonzalez

Oversee grant- and donation-funded community outreach programming across Colorado, leading strategy, partnerships, staffing, and budget management to expand access for underserved populations. Responsible for aligning program delivery with funding requirements while strengthening community engagement and regional partnerships.

• Directed Colorado-based community outreach operations, aligning strategy, staffing, and program delivery to advance organizational goals and strengthen community engagement across diverse populations.
• Built and sustained strategic partnerships with community organizations, local stakeholders, and public-sector partners, enhancing organizational visibility and expanding regional outreach impact.
• Designed and executed outreach strategies informed by community needs, increasing engagement among underserved and diverse populations, including low-income and historically underrepresented communities, while aligning programs with grant objectives and supporting sustained service delivery.
• Led development and management of a grant- and donation-funded program budget, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and alignment with funding requirements to support long-term community impact.
• Represented the organization at community events, civic forums, and stakeholder meetings, serving as a liaison to external partners and reinforcing organizational presence within the community.
• Recruited, trained, and led cross-functional teams and volunteers to implement community-based initiatives aligned with outreach strategy and organizational goals.

Oversee grant- and donation-funded community programs across Colorado, leading staffing, partnerships, operations, and budget management to expand access for underserved youth.

• Directed Colorado-based community outreach operations, aligning strategy, staffing, and program implementation to advance organizational goals and expand community engagement
• Built and sustained strategic relationships with community organizations, local stakeholders, and public-sector partners to strengthen community presence and expand outreach impact
• Led development and management of a grant- and donation-funded program budget, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources in support of sustained community programming
• Designed and executed community outreach strategies informed by local needs, increasing engagement among underserved and diverse populations, including low-income and historically underrepresented communities, while aligning programs with grant objectives and supporting ongoing service delivery
• Represented the organization at community events, civic forums, and stakeholder meetings, serving as a liaison to external partners and enhancing organizational visibility and influence
• Recruited, trained, and led cross-functional teams and volunteers to implement community-based initiatives aligned with outreach strategy and organizational goals

Developed and managed communications materials supporting statewide crisis counseling initiatives.

• Developed, designed, and edited internal and external communications, including publications, web content, and marketing materials
• Supported coordination of outreach events and program activities to promote public awareness and engagement
• Ensured all messaging aligned with CDC and Louisiana Department of Health standards and communication guidelines

Managed regional program operations, volunteer leadership structures, and stakeholder partnerships to support program expansion and athlete engagement.

• Oversaw programmatic and budgetary operations for regional volunteer Area Management Teams responsible for local programming, fundraising, and partnership development
• Facilitated strategic planning sessions with volunteer leaders to strengthen partnerships with law enforcement agencies and community organizations
• Served as primary liaison between internal leadership, volunteer teams, law enforcement partners, and athlete leadership groups
• Developed and promoted health, fitness, and athlete engagement programming across assigned regions
• Recruited, trained, and supported volunteers and athlete leaders to strengthen local and state-level program capacity

Supported program development, grant administration, and youth engagement initiatives across multiple roles.

• Designed and implemented activities focused on youth mentorship, relationship-building, and social development
• Developed and coordinated summer programming focused on career exploration for middle school participants
• Assisted with preparation and submission of grant proposals, program reports, and reimbursement documentation to support organizational funding and compliance
• Recruited, trained, and supervised mentors and volunteers supporting afterschool and special event programming