Emily Herriott
Goshen,Indiana
Summary
Collaborative non-profit leader who is passionate about building bridges between people and organizations from different backgrounds seeks position with Conquer Valley to improve lives of community members in Elkhart County.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Liaison
Goshen Community Schools
Goshen , IN
2022.08 - Current
- Bridge gap between school and home by helping parents of language minority students from Latin America, Ukraine and Haiti get information and support needed to ensure their child's academic and social success.
- Integrate families into school community and empower them to become active participant's in their child's education by building relationships, hosting relevant events and making referrals to community organizations.
Director of Triple P (Positive Parent Program)
Horizon Education Alliance (HEA) and Child And Parent Services (CAPS)
Elkhart , IN
2016.02 - 2022.07
- Coordinated team of one six staff and consultants to oversee major functions of Triple P’s work.
- Developed and maintained partnerships with almost 100 organizations to build Triple P's system of parenting support.
- Oversaw training coordination, service delivery support, data collection, quality assurance, evaluation, communication, and promotional efforts of this initiative.
- Served as primary spokesperson for Triple P in Elkhart County in relating to Triple P America and multiple sectors including school districts, mental health organizations, early learning centers, libraries, foster care organizations, service clubs, etc.
- Helped create and manage budget and assisted in applying for foundation grants and fulfilling reporting requirements.
Parenting Director
Child And Parent Services (CAPS)
Elkhart , IN
2008.11 - 2016.01
- Managed multiple parenting education programs, initiated new programs as needed and supervised department of 20 part-time staff and volunteers.
- Motivated staff to fulfill mission of CAPS and provided positive and supportive work environment.
- Supported programs that were linguistically and culturally accessible to all community members.
- Ensured grant requirements from state and local funders were fulfilled and helped obtain funding from local foundations.
- Participated on Leadership Team which included making agency-wide decisions and assisted in fulfilling organization’s strategic plan.
Spanish Language Parenting Instructor
CAPS
Elkhart , IN
2007.04 - 2008.11
- Co-facilitated newly established 9-week parenting class series in Spanish.
- Initiated and coordinated effort to standardize parenting class curriculum in English and in Spanish.
Administrator
Faith Mennonite Church
Goshen , IN
2005.08 - 2006.12
- Oversaw administrative tasks in collaboration with pastor and elders and assisted in developing and implementing new structural systems to help organize life of this growing congregation.
Interpreter
Maple City Health Care Center
Goshen , IN
2004.09 - 2005.03
- Interpreted for Centering Pregnancy prenatal groups.
Consultant
Center for Healing & Hope
Goshen , IN
2004.06 - 2004.12
- Coordinated multi-agency effort to provide affordable school physicals for children who did not have primary care physician (June - August)
- Assisted in developing comprehensive intake system to be used with patients for this organization’s new and expanded clinic (September - December).
Service Adventure Unit Leader
Mennonite Mission Network
Philippi , WV
2001.09 - 2003.06
- Co-led with husband household of young adults ages 18-21 serving as volunteers at community agencies and coordinated all aspects of program including job sites, household duties and church responsibilities.
Director of Education & Training and Community Health Educator
Planned Parenthood
1995.02 - 2001.08
- Managed education and training programs of agency, supervised staff, generated and oversaw department budget, participated on Senior Management Team and assisted with grant writing
- Provided variety of presentations in English and in Spanish to diverse audiences
Education
Master of Intercultural Leadership -
Goshen College
Goshen, IN04.2016
Bachelor of International Studies -
Earlham College
Richmond, IN06.1993
Skills
- Development and implementation of programs
- Collaborative leadership, initiation of new ideas and promotion of change
- Understanding of social service sector, funding sources and health care delivery in Elkhart County
- Culturally responsive practice and speak Spanish fluently
- Advocacy for employee and client needs
- Supervision and management of staff
- Budget planning and oversite
- Creation of education and training curriculum
Volunteer Experience
- Church Participant, Faith Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN, 08/2003, Present, Attend congregation of participants from diverse economic backgrounds., Participate in community life and work at building bridges with people from different backgrounds.
- Board Member, The Window, Goshen, IN, 09/2007, 10/2013, Chair of Program Committee and organized yearly fundraising meal on behalf of my congregation.
- Volunteer, Mennonite Mission Network, San Antonio, TX, 08/1993, 01/1995, Volunteered at two local non-profits fulfilling numerous tasks including administrative support, community outreach, referrals and grant writing.
Timeline
Parent Liaison
Goshen Community Schools
2022.08 - Current
Director of Triple P (Positive Parent Program)
Horizon Education Alliance (HEA) and Child And Parent Services (CAPS)
2016.02 - 2022.07
Parenting Director
Child And Parent Services (CAPS)
2008.11 - 2016.01
Spanish Language Parenting Instructor
CAPS
2007.04 - 2008.11
Administrator
Faith Mennonite Church
2005.08 - 2006.12
Interpreter
Maple City Health Care Center
2004.09 - 2005.03
Consultant
Center for Healing & Hope
2004.06 - 2004.12
Service Adventure Unit Leader
Mennonite Mission Network
2001.09 - 2003.06
Director of Education & Training and Community Health Educator
Planned Parenthood
1995.02 - 2001.08
Master of Intercultural Leadership -
Goshen College
Bachelor of International Studies -
Earlham College
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