JAMISHA Williams
New York,New York
Summary
Experienced professional in nutrition education, program management, and community outreach with a focus on food justice and youth initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm to Preschool Manager
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
New York, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Managed and implemented the Farm to Preschool initiative at six community child care centers, promoting access to fresh produce and nutrition education in low-income neighborhoods.
- Supervised and supported a team of two coordinators, up to six part-time educators, and up to eight interns per season, ensuring that culturally relevant nutrition programming were delivered effectively.
- Developed and executed program budgets and spending plans in collaboration with the Senior Manager, ensuring financial alignment with grant requirements.
- Planned and coordinated the delivery of nutrition education programming, including securing necessary supplies, and monitoring program implementation at assigned centers.
- Conducted site visits to ensure compliance with program guidelines and New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) directives.
- Organized and facilitated training sessions, orientations, and meetings for child care center staff to enhance program understanding and engagement.
- Acted as a technical consultant and collaborated with community stakeholders to achieve program goals, and expand Farm to Preschool impact.
- Directed data collection and submission of evaluation materials, adhering to NYS DOH requirements for program monitoring and reporting.
- Prepared detailed reports and budget documentation for monthly voucher submissions, and maintained clear communication with NYS DOH regarding program progress.
Farm to Preschool Coordinator
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
New York, USA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinated programming for the Farm to Preschool (FTP) initiative at eight unique sites, connecting child care centers with community farmers' markets, and promoting nutrition education.
- Served as a liaison with child care center directors to schedule programming and provide technical support.
- Led recruitment, orientation, and registration processes for eight child care centers participating in the FTP Initiative, maintaining detailed records in internal databases.
- Conducted orientation sessions and training for child care staff to ensure program understanding and buy-in.
- Managed procurement and distribution of program materials, coordinating with administrative staff to ensure the timely availability of supplies.
- Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised part-time educators to deliver F2P workshops, convening week-long training sessions and weekly meetings to address challenges and monitor progress.
- Conducted site visits to evaluate programming adherence to approved curricula, and provided constructive feedback to educators.
- Collaborated with the Director of Early Childhood Programming to address administrative and operational needs, ensuring program alignment with funder requirements.
- Applied knowledge of food security issues, gardening, and local food systems to enhance program relevance for communities that have faced historical disinvestment.
Co-Founder + Co-op Member
QTie Herb Farm
Brooklyn, New York
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Created and led workshops on the uses and nutritional properties of herbal plants.
- Created crop plans, planted, harvested, and sold organic herbs, and added value products.
Redistribution Fund Program Manager
Audre Lorde Project
New York, USA
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Designed Redistribution Fund program, materials, including grant review processes, grant allocation rubrics, outreach plan, and feedback tools
- Trained and led a team of 6 fundmakers on ethical grant review process
- Hired and oversaw graphic designer for outreach material development
- Conducted outreach to over 1000 ALP members via phone, text message, email, and social media
- Reported Fund progress to ALP Board of Directors monthly
- Presented final outcomes to ALP Board and staff to provide overall assessment of program and recommendation upon completion
Program Coordinator
Brighter Bites
New York, USA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Implemented nutrition education and produce distribution programming at five New York City public schools
- Led up to 50 volunteers through assembly and distribution, coordinated warehouse logistics including managing 4-8 volunteers and interfacing with deliver company, and adjusting delivery route using CRM and IMS softwares
- Coordinated all logistics with school principals and family workers to ensure space
- Trained teachers on how to implement and log nutrition education materials, supervised program associates and interns, and fostered partnerships with new schools to adopt programming
Youth Programs Organizer
Northeast BK Housing Development Co.
Brooklyn, USA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed summer and school-year leadership youth programs daily operations, budget and grant reporting
- Supervised over 20 paid food justice interns
- Developed and implemented dynamic food justice curriculum with a focus on developing cooking and urban gardening skills through a social emotional learning lens
- Facilitated two 3-hour, weekly after-school youth leadership sessions during school year
- Facilitated summer long food justice internship for both beginner and advanced track interns four days per week
- Conducted outreach and recruitment for youth programs
Safe OUTside the System Organizer
The Audre Lorde Project
Brooklyn, USA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Coordinated outreach, recruitment and retention for the Safe OUTside the system membership base
- Created and sustained relationships with individuals, organizations, and businesses as Safe Spaces for the Safe Neighborhood Campaign
- Facilitated weekly strategy and working meetings with 10-15 members and over 20 community safety trainings and workshops
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Food Science, Food Systems
University of Vermont
Burlington05-2014
Skills
- Project Management and Planning
- Racial and Gender Justice
- Recruitment and Training
- Community Organizing and Outreach
- Staff training and development
- Relationship building
Certification
Full Spectrum Doula, Ancient Song Doula Services (2018)
Black and Latinx Farmers Immersion, Soulfire Farm (2018)
Organizing Apprentice, Center for Neighborhood Leadership (2017)
Affiliations
QTie Herb Farm; Brooklyn, NY
Co-Founder, Co-op Member (2019-2021)
Northeast Queer & Trans People of Color Conference; University of Vermont
Co-Founder (2013-2014)
Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, NY
Nutrition Intern (2013)
Timeline
Farm to Preschool Manager
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
01.2023 - Current
Farm to Preschool Coordinator
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
01.2021 - 01.2023
Redistribution Fund Program Manager
Audre Lorde Project
01.2021 - 11.2021
Co-Founder + Co-op Member
QTie Herb Farm
01.2019 - 11.2021
Program Coordinator
Brighter Bites
01.2019 - 01.2020
Youth Programs Organizer
Northeast BK Housing Development Co.
01.2017 - 01.2018
Safe OUTside the System Organizer
The Audre Lorde Project
01.2016 - 01.2018
Full Spectrum Doula, Ancient Song Doula Services (2018)
Black and Latinx Farmers Immersion, Soulfire Farm (2018)
Organizing Apprentice, Center for Neighborhood Leadership (2017)
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Food Science, Food Systems
University of Vermont
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