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Jamie Marie Liban, MSW

Largo,FL

Summary

Social work professional with expertise in disability rights advocacy, home and community-based services and inclusive emergency management. Spearheaded statewide initiatives to safeguard civil rights and improve accessibility. Created policies and frameworks that foster community resilience and enhance quality of life.

Work History

Access and Engagement Supervisor

Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Richmond, VA
2024 - 2025
  • Provided strategic leadership to integrate equity, accessibility, and civil rights into emergency management programs.
  • Collaborated with emergency management, public health, human services, and community partners to develop ADA-compliant emergency plans.
  • Functioned as Virginia's Access and Functional Needs Officer throughout statewide emergencies, facilitating immediate problem-solving and technical support for local and state officials.
  • Chaired Virginia Access and Functional Needs Committee, coordinating efforts of state agencies serving individuals with access and functional needs.
  • Trained agencies and responders on inclusive emergency management practices to enhance preparedness.
  • Evaluated post-incident outcomes, recommending enhancements for future incident response systems.

Emergency Preparedness Development Coordinator

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
Richmond, VA
2022 - 2024
  • Championed statewide initiative advancing inclusive emergency preparedness in Virginia.
  • Researched and designed strategic framework to promote local and state compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act in emergency management.
  • Authored 2024 Board Assessment on Inclusive Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery in Virginia with actionable recommendations for improvement.
  • Served as Virginia's Access and Functional Needs Officer during emergency activations.
  • Represented agency on state committees to promote inclusivity in emergency management policies.

Consultant

Liban Consulting
Richmond, VA
2017 - 2021
  • Provided consulting services to 501c3 and 501c4 organizations, enhancing their operational effectiveness.
  • Designed and executed customized advocacy solutions including leadership training, organizational development, policy analysis, grassroots mobilization, legislative advocacy, coalition building, media relations, communications, and capacity-building to enhance client impact.

Adjunct Instructor

VCU School of Social Work
Richmond, Virginia
2017 - 2019
  • Created course materials for graduate classes in top-ranked social work program.
  • Facilitated discussions on application of social work theories and practices.
  • Assessed student assignments and provided constructive feedback to promote academic growth.

Executive Director

The Arc of Virginia
Richmond, VA
2007 - 2017
  • Executive leader of statewide, non-profit organization for people with developmental disabilities and their families representing 24 local chapters and 7,500+ members and advocates.
  • Spearheaded progressive policy agenda advancing disability rights and achieving historic system change.
  • Responsible for organizational management, legislative affairs, policy analysis, community organizing, coalition building, communications, media relations, legal advocacy, chapter development, training and technical assistance, event management, grant writing, and fundraising.

Advocacy Coordinator

The Arc of Northern Virginia
Falls Church, Virginia
2005 - 2006
  • Coordinated advocacy campaigns that successfully raised awareness for disability rights and inclusion initiatives.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to enhance support networks for individuals with disabilities, improving access to resources.

Education

Master of Social Work - Concentration in Organizational Leadership and Social Change

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
01-2006

Bachelor of Social Work - Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
01-2002

Skills

  • Nonprofit management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Coalition building
  • Public administration
  • Community organizing
  • Grant writing
  • Program development
  • Training facilitation
  • Legislative advocacy
  • Policy analysis
  • Organizational development
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Event coordination
  • Curriculum development
  • Inclusive practices
  • Communication strategies
  • Legal advocacy
  • Systems change
  • Crisis management
  • Leadership development
  • Association management
  • Policy writing
  • Government relations

Accomplishments

Howard Cullum Advocacy Award, The Arc of Virginia, 2018
Advocacy Matters Award, The Arc of the United States, 2012
Community Champion Award, Virginia Association of Personal Care Assistants, 2012
Outstanding Community Service Award, Hope House Foundation, 2012
Rusty Garth Advocacy Award, The Arc of Northern Virginia, 2012
Top 40 Under 40, Style Weekly, 2011
Collaborations Leadership Award, VA-APSE, VaACCSES, 2009

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig Work

Location Preference

HybridRemote

Salary Range

$80000/yr - $140000/yr

Timeline

Access and Engagement Supervisor

Virginia Department of Emergency Management
2024 - 2025

Emergency Preparedness Development Coordinator

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
2022 - 2024

Consultant

Liban Consulting
2017 - 2021

Adjunct Instructor

VCU School of Social Work
2017 - 2019

Executive Director

The Arc of Virginia
2007 - 2017

Advocacy Coordinator

The Arc of Northern Virginia
2005 - 2006

Master of Social Work - Concentration in Organizational Leadership and Social Change

George Mason University

Bachelor of Social Work - Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University

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