Accomplished Learning for Life/Exploring Director at Crossroads of the West Council, adept in strategic planning and people management. Spearheaded initiatives securing over $600,000 in grants, fostering staff professional growth, and establishing key partnerships. Demonstrated excellence in operations management and curriculum development, significantly enhancing program outreach and financial stability.
Managed 20+ LFL mentors who championed diversity initiatives cultivating an inclusive environment that taught values, life skills, and provided academic support.
Supervised staff to meet requirements of the UAN, CCL, and the DWS achieving program scores of 3.72 and 3.75 exceeding the needed 3.0 score for each afterschool site.
Presented at the 2019 National Exploring Conference in Ohio for over 800 adult Exploring professionals and volunteers.
Recognized by the 2016 National Learning for Life Education Board for developing relevant, innovative, and inclusive curriculum that was used to update the National Curricula.
Manages 500 volunteers at day camps serving over 3,000 vulnerable youth yearly.