JANINE LE SUEUR
Brooklyn,USA
Summary
Dynamic nonprofit leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives for achieving desired objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled at leading and motivating diverse, collaborative teams and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
Community Resource Exchange.
New York, USA
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Directed teams in delivering equity-centered consulting services, addressing key strategic and organizational development challenges.
- Facilitated client workshops to identify pain points, establish goals, and implement tailored solutions, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Mentored junior consultants and evaluated client needs, providing actionable recommendations that improved operational efficiency.
- Presented insights and recommendations to executive stakeholders, managing project plans, timelines, and budgets for successful outcomes
Vice President of Programs
Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.
New York, USA
01.2007 - 06.2020
- Led program leadership and engagement across a network of 291 affiliates in four countries, focusing on equity, inclusion, community impact, and women’s leadership development.
- Developed and implemented organization-wide DEI strategies, embedding them into the structure, operating systems, and programs of 291 chapters.
- Designed and delivered in-person and online training for hundreds of volunteer civic leaders on community impact, board effectiveness, and leadership development.
- Monitored program progress against KPIs, spearheaded evaluations to assess effectiveness, and contributed to goal-setting and risk mitigation across multiple projects.
Executive Director
Saba Conservation Foundation
Saba, Netherlands Antilles
01.2000 - 03.2006
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies for growth, guiding staff through transitions while maintaining morale and engagement.
- Oversaw financial management, instituting controls that enhanced donor funding accountability and raised €500,000 for conservation initiatives.
- Built strong teams and cultivated a productive work environment, ensuring long-term organizational sustainability.
- Collaborated with local authorities and facilitated public discussions to develop conservation policies and youth education programs.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance And International Management
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, New York2000
Master of Philosophy in Land Economy -
Cambridge University
Cambridge, United Kingdom1996
Master of City and Regional Planning -
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa1990
Bachelor of Social Sciences (African Economic History, Industrial Sociology) -
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa1988
Skills
- Organizational leadership and capacity building
- Project and budget management
- Leading high-performing and collaborative teams
- Adult learning and facilitation
- Theory of Change/ Strategic Planning
- Employee Supervision
- Operations Management
- Performance Benchmarking and Assessments
- Relationship Building
- Community Engagement
- Public Speaking
Community Service
- Volunteer, Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE Count) City of New York, NY
- Board Member, Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance, Netherlands Antilles & Aruba
- Board Member, AIDS Support Group Saba, Netherlands Antilles
- Urban Planning Volunteer, Development Action Group, Cape Town, South Africa
Accomplishments
- Helen Suzan Leadership Award - South Africa, Scholarship for graduate study at Cambridge University, United Kingdom
- Welcome Committee, Saba, Netherlands Antilles, Her Majesty Queen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Saba, Netherlands Antilles
- Chairman’s Award for Service Excellence, Cape Town City Council, South Africa
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Community Resource Exchange.
08.2021 - 02.2024
Vice President of Programs
Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.
01.2007 - 06.2020
Executive Director
Saba Conservation Foundation
01.2000 - 03.2006
Master of Business Administration - Finance And International Management
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Master of Philosophy in Land Economy -
Cambridge University
Master of City and Regional Planning -
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Social Sciences (African Economic History, Industrial Sociology) -
University of Cape Town