Jessica A. Mass
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Self motivated strategic leader, with over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, working internationally with government officials and NGO's to make systematic changes within communities through partnerships with local leaders. Successful track record building a program and growing a team in order to serve over six thousand survivors of human trafficking throughout six continents. Impactful communicator teaching at the University level and organizations such as the United Nations. Extensive experience in the areas of operations, facility management, marketing, crisis resolution, and employee development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Aftercare
Operation Underground Railraod
09.2015 - Current
- Developed a successful international program of aftercare for survivors of extreme abuse and human trafficking in over 45 countries
- Extensive interaction with government officials to create policies and procedures for social work and aftercare. In addition, provided training in best practices for the care and recovery for NGO workers on six continents
- Identified and applied solutions for systemic change of poverty and lack of education within multiple different countries
- Hired a successful US and international team by building it to a 15 person US team and 45 person international contractor team.
- Effectively impacted company culture to create a team that thrived in collaboration and positive culture
- International speaker including three times for the United Nations conferences, guest speaker on Glenn Beck, and other news outlets. Also, extensive media experience in podcasts, radio, and documentaries.
- Substantial experience with managing donor relations with small donors to billionaires
- In-depth understanding of how to work with multiple cultures
- Extensive knowledge of philanthropic organizations
Marketing and Communications Officer
Foster Family Care Network
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Increased awareness on the foster care system to hundreds of individuals in the state of Oregon through engaging presentations on foster care. Successfully recruited new quality foster parents to where there was no longer a lack of families for the number of children in care.
- Created content on foster care used throughout the state.
- Networked with industry professionals from different companies and partner agencies to discover unprecedented solutions.
Founder
A.B.L.E.
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Abilities, Believe, Live, Empower
- In-home and community support to teens and adults with dual diagnosis to successfully integrate back into society after isolation
- Leadership training on mental health, sexual abuse, gender based violence, childhood and adult behavior connected to mental health.
Foster Parent
Albertina Kerr
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Foster parent to 25 children who had been victims of human trafficking and extreme abuse.
- Helped successfully integrate the children from Therapeutic Foster Care to less restricted care through the state.
Family First Specialist
Utah Youth Village
01.2008 - 09.2009
- Providing six to eight week intensive in-home intervention for troubled teens and families in crisis.
- Successfully increased families abilities to be able to have better communication, decrease criminal activities and overall family stability.
Program Editor & Writer, Assistant DVD
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Madd
01.2007 - 04.2008
- Editor and program writer for MADD which has been used internationally
- Helped produce content for a successful training DVD for MADD to educate parents on underage drinking
- Assessed Parents Empowered marketing and media campaign
Education
Master of Global Development And Justice -
Multnomah University
Portland, Oregon2020
Bachelor of Arts - Theology & Educational Ministries
Multnomah University
Portland, OR05.2006
Skills
- Firsthand experience understanding multiple different cultures
- Extensive experience working with government agencies
- Teaching at University
- Public Speaking
- In-depth knowledge of domestic and international nonprofits
- Leadership that motivates others
- Creating content and curriculum to represent an organization
- Ability to problem solve by thinking outside of the box
- Creating content and curriculum
- Ability to problem solve by thinking outside of the box
Accomplishments
- Certifications:
- National Family Specialist Certified
- Medication Manger Certified
- Specialized Methamphetamine Abuse training
- Oregon Intervention Solutions certified
Timeline
Chief of Aftercare
Operation Underground Railraod
09.2015 - Current
Marketing and Communications Officer
Foster Family Care Network
01.2011 - 01.2014
Founder
A.B.L.E.
01.2011 - 01.2014
Foster Parent
Albertina Kerr
01.2009 - 01.2011
Family First Specialist
Utah Youth Village
01.2008 - 09.2009
Program Editor & Writer, Assistant DVD
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Madd
01.2007 - 04.2008
Master of Global Development And Justice -
Multnomah University
Bachelor of Arts - Theology & Educational Ministries
Multnomah University
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