EUPHEMIA STRAUCHN-ADAMS
STATEN ISLAND,NY
Summary
Multi-talented business leader bringing 19 years of experience as successful CEO. Strategic problem solver and change manager. Visionary executive implements plans that meet current and future needs. Key expertise in Family and Youth Peer Support Services industry. Goal-oriented Founder with 28 years of extensive experience securing funding, locating resources and marketing brand. Polished in transferring ideas into actionable plans and developing budget and finance strategies. Ethical leader possessing innovative problem-solving skills and outstanding articulate communication abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Families On The Move of New York City, Inc.
10.2006 - Current
- Develop strategies that achieve the mission of the organization and ensure sustainability
- Lead in all areas of organizational and program development, team building, presentations at local and national events, and establishing strategic planning and agency goals
- Ensure policies and procedures of the agency are in place and updated as needed
- Provide accountability to the board of directors
- Develop and implement programs, and training curriculums for family members, advocates, youth, community members and service providers as needed
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field and other service systems
- Represent family voice on behavioral health advisory committees in the child serving systems on local, state, and national levels
- Establish partnerships and collaborative relationships with Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Chief Executive Officers, with health and behavioral health systems, and community-based services and support through participation on committees
- Provide technical assistance to the Health and Behavioral Health Systems and community partners, and agencies on family and youth voice, engagement and involvement of families and youth in services via participation on committees as needed
- Manage all aspects of fiscal and administrative oversite, business leadership, development, and overall operations
- Solely responsible for setting and achieving business standards for the agency, to meet and surpass established benchmarks
- Responsible for the decision making of the agency overall
- Develop: budgets and job descriptions; maintain sound financial practices; ensure agency compliance for audits and prepare reports for funding sources
- Increased staffing 83% and agency budget by 3500% within 7 years of business.
Technical Assistance Family Member Peer Consultant
Georgetown University National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health
01.2005 - 01.2017
- Technical Assistance Family Member Peer Consultant
Consultant
JBS International, Inc. / Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Off Site System of Care Peer Reviewer
Consultant
American Institute of Research (AIR) / SAMHSA
Seminole, Fla
01.2011 - 01.2014
- System of Care Site Visit Family Member Representative
Field Advisor
Research Foundation / New York City Technical College
Borough of Manhattan
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Family Development and Credentialing Training Program Field Advisor, Borough of Manhattan Community College School of Continuing Education and Summer Services
Technical Assistance Partnership Application Peer Grant Reviewer
New-Bold Enterprises, Inc. / Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
01.2008
- Technical Assistance Partnership Application Peer Grant Reviewer
Consultant / Technical Assistance
Jaspr Health
- Juvenile Justice Probation iKinnect Tool Development Project
System of Care Site Visit Family Member Representative
DB Consulting / Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
New Orleans; Hattiesburg; 2008 Mississippi; 2008 - Albany, NY
- System of Care Site Visit Family Member Representative
Education
Doctor of Divinity and Master of Theology -
CORNERSTONE BIBLE COLLEGE AND SEMINARY
09.2023
Board Certified Christian Counselor -
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS
06.2022
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist -
COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND CONTINUING EDUCATION
02.2017
Certification - Health - Mental Health Field of Practice -
HUNTER COLLEGE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
06.2008
Master of Social Work - Administration / Group
HUNTER COLLEGE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
01.2005
NYS Family Development and Credentialing (FDC) Trainers Network -
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
01.2002
Family Development Credential (FDC) -
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
09.1999
B.A. Psychology -
CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
05.1996
Skills
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- Consulting
- Organizational Management
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Relations
- Risk Management
- Staff Management
- Business Administration
- Business Development
- Organizational Leadership
- Operational Oversight
- Administrative Leadership
- Budgeting and cost control
- Program Leadership
- Budget Planning
- Executive Leadership
- Financial Oversight
- Operating Budgets
- Customer Relations
- Policy Development
- Business Planning
Credentials And Certifications
- Certified Christian Counselor, National Association of Christian Counselors (2022)
- Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, Medical Association of Billers (2017)
- Mental Health First Aid USA Instructor - National Council for Behavioral Health, DOHMH, LIC, NY (2015)
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor National Council for Behavioral Health, DOHMH, LIC, NY
- Certified Peer Recovery Coach Instructor Connecticut Community for Addiction and Recovery (CCAR) (2015)
- NYS Family Development Credential (FDC), Cornell University, NY (1999)
Degrees
- D.D.
- MTh
- NCCC
- FDC
- MSW
- CHMH
Conference Presentations And Panels
- Staten Island Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Advisory Committee Legislative Brunch, 05/2022, Presenter - Virtual, The Interconnectedness of Homelessness and Mental Health
- National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health Annual Conference (NFFCMH), 11/2021, Panelist - Virtual
- OMH Symposium Parenting in the Pandemic, 05/2021, Presenter - Virtual
- Family Development and Credentialing 2019/2020 Recognition Ceremony, DYCD, 12/2020, Speaker - Virtual
- Understanding Respite Care, 11/2017, Presenter - FFCMH National Conference, Arizona
- The Intersection for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice for New York City Youth: Where We Are and Where We Are Going in Policy and Practice, 10/2012, Panelist
- Children’s Behavioral Health Services Under Managed Care, 10/2011, Panelist
- Oversite in the Juvenile Justice System National & Local Perspectives, 04/2011, Panelist
Committees And Advisory Groups
- United Health Group Behavioral Health Quality Management Advisory Committee, 2020, 2023
- NYS Behavioral Health System - Office of Mental Health (OMH) and Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), 2013, 2019
- NYS Justice Center, Justice Center Advisory Committee, Abuse Prevention Advisory Council, Workforce Committee, 2013
- New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), Children’s Medicaid Redesign Children’s Sub-Committee, Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee (SMAC), Regional Centers of Excellence Children’s Planning Committee, Behavioral Health / Mental Services Advisory Council, The Children’s Plan/Engage Project Mental Health Accountability Workgroup, 2008, 2017
- Columbia University / New York State Office of Mental Health, Advocacy Research Committee, Developing Center National Scientific & Policy Advisory Board, 2007, 2010
- NYC Department of Mental Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), Stakeholders Advisory Committee, NYC Well, Community Services Board, Children’s Plan Governance Committee, Mental Health Juvenile Justice Committee, Project LAUNCH Committee, Council on Young Child Wellness, System of Care Steering Committee, 2002, 2009
- NYC Administration for Children’s Services, Advisory Committee National Child Traumatic Stress Network, Juvenile Justice Oversite Board - Division of Youth and Families, Resident Advocacy Program Committee (RAP-C) Division of Juvenile Justice, Parenting Steering Committee, Psychotropic Review Advisory Committee, 2008, 2017
- New York State Office of Children and Families (OCFS), Internal Review Board (IRB), State Advisory Group for Juvenile Justice (SAG), Governor’s Juvenile Justice Task Force, 2008, 2014
- New York State Department of Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Justice Advisory Group (JJAG), Juvenile Justice Re-Entry Work Group, 2008
- New York City Division of Juvenile Justice / Vera Institute of Justice, Juvenile Justice Minority Contact Work Group, 2011, 2013
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), National Building Bridges Workgroup, 2007, 2009
- Georgetown University Technical Assistance Partnership / SAMHSA, Cultural and Linguistic Competence and Disparities Work Group, 2008, 2010
Awards
- Celebrating the Dream Award - Stapleton UAME Church (2017)
- NYS Senate Proclamation - Senator Jesse Hamilton (2016)
- Certificate of Appreciation for Leadership Citywide Oversite Committee, OMH (2016)
- Non-Profit Organizations Best of Staten Island Staten Island Award Program (2012-2020)
- Extraordinary Advocate of the Family Movement Award New York State Coalition for Children’s Mental Health (2011)
- Special Recognition for 10 Years of Service, Commitment and Dedication to Children and Families of New York City–Mental Health Association of NYC, Inc. (2007)
- Outstanding Service as Director of Family and Youth Development and Training Coordinator for the Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative (CCSI) NYC -Citywide Oversite Committee (COC)
Training
- YES! and TRUST Facilitator Training Office of Education and Workforce Development, NYS OMH, NY, NY (2023)
- NARCAN Training– Port Richmond HS, Staten Island, NY (2018)
- Ethics Training, CCAR, CT
- Youth Mental Health First Aid National Council for Behavioral Health, DOHMH, LIC, NY (2015)
- FANS – OMH, NYC Field Office
- Respite Train the Trainer, OMH, NYC Field Office
- Trauma Informed Care 2.0 Facilitator Training– NYS OMH (2014)
- Recovery 101 Facilitator Training NYS OMH, NYCCC
- Comprehensive Ethics Training – JC Counseling and Consulting PC LIC, NY
- Mental Health First Aid USA National Council for Behavioral Health, Brooklyn, NY
- Motivational Interviewing- JC Counseling and Consulting PC – LIC, NY
- Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), Car Relax Alone Forget Friends Trouble (CRAFFT) Adolescent Substance Use Screening Tool, and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) -Tauheed Center for Human Excellence, Inc. / OASAS – LIC, NY
- Peer Recovery Coach Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR Recovery Coach Academy), LIC, NY
- Comprehensive Ethics Training- Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), Albany, NY (2013)
- Cultural and Linguistic Competency Training of Trainers (Pilot) National Alliance of Multi-Ethnic Behavioral Health Associations (NAMBA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Alexandria, VA (2009)
- Youth Development / Youth Adult Partnerships – Innovation Center for Youth and Community Development, Wash., DC (2004)
- On The Road to Family Driven Care Train the Trainer, Wash., DC (2007)
- Family Development Credential Facilitator Training, Cornell University, NY (2002)
- OMH / DOHMH Safety In the Community, NYC (1999)
Certification
- Doctor of Divinity - 2023
- Master of Theology - 2023
- YES! and TRUST Training Facilitator - 2023
- National Certification Christian Counselor - 2022
- Certified Medical Billing Specialist - 2018
- Mental Health First Aid Instructor - 2015
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor - 2015
- CCAR Peer Recovery Coach Instructor - 2015
- NYS OMH Trauma and Recovery Training Facilitator - 2013
- Certified Health and Mental Health - 2008
- Master of Social Work - 2005
- Family Development Credential / Training Facilitator- 1999
Accomplishments
- Recognition for Continued Support and Active Involvement with the Families of the NYCCC - 2018
- Celebrating the Dream Award - 2017
- Recognition for Consistent Leadership as Co-Chair on the City-wide Oversight Committee - 2016
- Outstanding Excellence and Dedication to Her Profession and the Achievement of Women - 2015-2016
- Extraordinary Advocate in the Family Movement Award - 2011
- Recognition for Outstanding Leadership as Director of Family and Youth Empowerment and Training Coordinator of the Coordinated Children's Services Initiative - 2007
- Award for 10 Years of Outstanding Service and Tireless Commitment Ensuring the Voices of Children and Families are Heard - 2006
Affiliations
- Spending time with family and friends
- Maker of hand crafted beaded jewelry
- Participate in community pop-up shops
- Enjoy word and trivia games
- Enjoy writing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Consultant
JBS International, Inc. / Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
01.2011 - 01.2015
Consultant
American Institute of Research (AIR) / SAMHSA
01.2011 - 01.2014
Field Advisor
Research Foundation / New York City Technical College
01.2009 - 01.2010
Technical Assistance Partnership Application Peer Grant Reviewer
New-Bold Enterprises, Inc. / Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
01.2008
Chief Executive Officer
Families On The Move of New York City, Inc.
10.2006 - Current
Technical Assistance Family Member Peer Consultant
Georgetown University National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health
01.2005 - 01.2017
Consultant / Technical Assistance
Jaspr Health
System of Care Site Visit Family Member Representative
DB Consulting / Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Doctor of Divinity and Master of Theology -
CORNERSTONE BIBLE COLLEGE AND SEMINARY
Board Certified Christian Counselor -
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist -
COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Certification - Health - Mental Health Field of Practice -
HUNTER COLLEGE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Master of Social Work - Administration / Group
HUNTER COLLEGE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
NYS Family Development and Credentialing (FDC) Trainers Network -
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Family Development Credential (FDC) -
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
B.A. Psychology -
CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
- Doctor of Divinity - 2023
- Master of Theology - 2023
- YES! and TRUST Training Facilitator - 2023
- National Certification Christian Counselor - 2022
- Certified Medical Billing Specialist - 2018
- Mental Health First Aid Instructor - 2015
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor - 2015
- CCAR Peer Recovery Coach Instructor - 2015
- NYS OMH Trauma and Recovery Training Facilitator - 2013
- Certified Health and Mental Health - 2008
- Master of Social Work - 2005
- Family Development Credential / Training Facilitator- 1999
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