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Jes Herbert

“Liberation loves company. It is not threatened by another person's identity, because liberation is not a scarcity. It can only affirm itself in another person.”
― Cole Arthur Riley
Jes Herbert

Summary

Bold, intuitive, and compassionate crisis intervention specialist with over seven years of dedicated experience advancing liberation for trans, queer, and BIPOC communities. My work at the intersection of survivorship, homelessness, and mental health is grounded in a deep, unwavering belief in community powered solutions, trauma-informed care, and the transformative power of culturally responsive support systems.


I have successfully translated this belief into tangible impact by building programs from the ground up, securing revenue growth to fund vital initiatives, and leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve outcomes like 53+ housing placements and 117+ safety plans in a 4 month span of time. My approach is data-informed and human-centered, leveraging analysis not just for reporting, but for the continuous improvement of services and the dismantling of systemic barriers.


I believe that true resilience is forged in community, innovation is born from listening to grassroots needs, and leadership is about creating ecosystems where everyone can thrive. I am now driven to bring this proven framework where strategic resource mobilization meets profound human compassion into a new era of organizational leadership. I will champion a future built on resilience through trauma-informed practices, innovation in cross-sector partnership and service delivery, and community building that centers participatory decision-making and collective well-being as the ultimate measures of success.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work History

Northwest Network for Trans & Queer Survivors

Assistant Director
02.2023 - 01.2025

Job overview

- Supervised a caseload of up to 40 survivors weekly, coordinating housing, employment, legal, and medical advocacy.

- Conducted 30+ technical assistance seminars for mental health providers and legal teams on

LGBTQ+ cultural competency.

- Built and maintained systems for survivor follow-up, resource matching, and crisis intervention.

- Co-managed staff scheduling, grant reporting, budget tracking, and community partnerships.

- Provided real-time coaching and debriefing for crisis response staff, ensuring trauma-informed approaches.

- Led successful rebuild of organization's website to improve service access.

- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

- Supported development of program materials to advance inclusion and diversity awareness, learning, and action planning.

- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.

Northwest Network for Trans & Queer Survivors

LGBTQ+ DV Advocate
02.2021 - 02.2023

Job overview

- Led a team of 6 survivor advocates, providing clear direction, mentorship, and support to maximize team performance and ensure quality survivor support services.


- Championed survivor support programs, prioritizing the unique needs and experiences of transgender, queer, and BIPOC survivors.


- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance the team's cultural competence, trauma-informed care skills, and understanding of transgender, queer, and BIPOC survivor experiences.


- Led a diverse team of survivor advocates, fostering an inclusive work environment that embraced cultural competence and provided culturally sensitive support.


- Conducted regular performance evaluations, identifying areas for growth and providing ongoing professional development opportunities for team members.


- Directly supported survivors, offering trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, safety planning, and emotional support tailored to the challenges faced by Transgender, queer, and BIPOC individuals.


- Analyzed data on survivor support services, generating insightful reports on outcomes, disparities, and recommendations for improvement.


- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of policies, laws, and practices related to domestic violence, DEI, and survivor services, ensuring compliance and informing program development.

Education

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
12-2020

Skills

- Advocacy

- Program Development

- Community Engagement

- Training

- Crisis Management

- Conflict Deescalation

- Research

- Staff Supervision & Mentorship

- Multi disciplinary communication

- Social Impact

- Risk analysis

-Program coordination

Affiliations

  • Americorps VISTA
  • Qummunity QTPOC
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Healthcare benefitsCompany CultureWork-life balance

Software

Python

Azure

Mailchimp

Donerview

Google Suite

Microsoft Teams

IOS Automation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Environmentalism

Community Organizing

Gardening

Writing

Storytelling

Timeline

Assistant Director

Northwest Network for Trans & Queer Survivors
02.2023 - 01.2025

LGBTQ+ DV Advocate

Northwest Network for Trans & Queer Survivors
02.2021 - 02.2023

University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Arts from Political Science