Hi, I’m
Jenalee Dawson
Suisun City,USA
Summary
Community Services Division Program Director dedicated to enhancing the lives of disadvantaged and special-needs populations. Demonstrates expertise in program and organizational planning, successfully navigating resource limitations and financial challenges to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services. Proven ability in building community support, forging strategic interagency partnerships, and effective personnel management. Recognized for high productivity and strong leadership skills in financial oversight, communication, and problem-solving.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
California Human DevelopmentSanta Rosa
Community Services Division Director
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Develop, manage, and administers over funding for direct services, and community action with Community Services Block Grant funding (CSBG) and State/ Federal funding across 31 Northern California Counties
- Lead development of a vision and priorities for the CSBG program, in partnership with stakeholders
- Represent the program to federal, state, and local partners
- Liaise with CSD Fiscal, Budget, Legal, and Procurement concerning CSBG financial matters and grants administration
- Draft and amend Annual Reports, the CSBG Model State Plan, and other deliverables to CSD federal partners
- Monitor CSBG contractor compliance with the CSBG contract and federal regulations
- Supervise staff who perform day‑to‑day program operations
- Conduct outreach with other state agencies and community partners to maximize the impact of the CSBG program
- Oversee payment to and invoicing from CSBG contractors
- Develop and deliver a strategic system of technical assistance and support to enhance community agency capacity
- Conduct community needs assessments, and develop work plans to address the needs of the community
California Human DevelopmentFairfield
Social Services Coordinator/ CSBG Program Manager
10.2011 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Provide general service management including intake and education and direct case management services
- Sponsor educational events for clients in reference to healthcare, life skills, and referral sources
- Maintain liaison with clients in order to gain feedback and resolve problems
- Work in partnership with associate managers to complete integrity procedures
- Develop and monitor a directory of providers and ongoing services
- Complete all records and reports of projects
City of Vacaville
Administrative Assistance / Community Services
04.2008 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Customer Service, Community service, Activities Registration, Accounts receivable
- City Hall, Business license, permits, citations, utility billing, Bank deposits
- Senior center program coordination, Special events coordination, and established special activities for the community with vendors
Education
Walden University
PHD from Human and Social Services
11.2024
Arizona State University
Masters from Human and Family Development
06.2018
Brandman University
Bachelors from Sociology
06.2016
Brandman University
Bachelors from Criminal Justice
06.2015
Walden University
Masters from Philosophy
Brandman University
Masters from Social Work
Skills
- Grant Writer
- Strong Analytical and Organizational Skills
- Volunteer Engagement
- Leadership
- Conflict Management
- Diversity Competency
- Public Relations Skills
- Community Action
- Data-driven decision making
- Meetings and presentations
- Public speaking
- Staff management
- Leadership skills
- Leadership development
- Strategic planning
- Relationship building
Community Impact
- Suisun City Mayor Protem, 11/22, Current
- Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District Board President, Current
- Suisun Water Authority Board of Director, Current
- Solano County Joint Powers Authority CAP Solano - Board Member, Current
- Suisun City Housing Authority - Director, Current
- Suisun City Successor Agency - Director, Current
- Solano County Master Plan on Aging – Committee Member, Current
- Board of Director - Faith in Action, Current
- Asian Pacific Island American Public Affairs - Board Member, Current
- Solano Transportation Authority - Board Member - Alternate, Current
- Past Chair, Solano County Board of Supervisors, Solano Partnership Against Violence, Advisory Board, Current
- Solano County Senior Coalition, Current
- Solano County Area Agency on Aging, Advisory Board, Current
- Certified Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Advocate, Current
- Vice Chair, Tripartite Advisory Board, Low-Income Representative, Current
- Panelist for the Solano County District Attorney's Neighborhood Court Program, Current
- Volunteer Driver for Meals on Wheels Solano, 2013, Current
- Volunteer for the Contra Costa & Solano Food Bank, Food Distribution Site Manager, 2014, Current
Awards
Women of the Year, Solano County Congressman John Garamendi, 2019
Certification
- National Results-Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA) Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Services Division Director
California Human Development
01.2021 - Current
Social Services Coordinator/ CSBG Program Manager
California Human Development
10.2011 - 02.2021
Administrative Assistance / Community Services
City of Vacaville
04.2008 - 04.2010
- National Results-Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA) Certified
Walden University
PHD from Human and Social Services
Arizona State University
Masters from Human and Family Development
Brandman University
Bachelors from Sociology
Brandman University
Bachelors from Criminal Justice
Walden University
Masters from Philosophy
Brandman University
Masters from Social Work
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