Joe Smith
Alexandria,United States
Summary
Dedicated non-profit leader specializing in cultivating and strengthening stakeholder relationships. Adept at collaborative problem-solving and consensus building. Prepared to leverage 10+ years of experience in non-profit leadership within a mission driven organization to play a part in driving meaningful change.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Potomac Region Director
Special Olympics Virginia
Fairfax, Virginia
09.2023 - Current
- Direct and monitor all aspects of Special Olympics program within a designated geographic region of Virginia.
- Serve as the staff liaison and communication link between the state, area, local and school programs.
- Serve as liaison for schools, group homes, organizations and businesses within the region.
Project Director - Shift
The Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport
01.2023 - Current
- Shift is a global mutual aid and continuous learning community focused on shifting perspective and power in the field of Sport Based Youth Development (SBYD).
- Develop the strategy and vision of a program that aligns with a wider movement to transform youth sport experiences and coaches training.
Director of Global Growth
PeacePlayers International
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Previous titles: International Fellow (2014-2016), Organizational Learning Specialist (2016-2017), International Program Officer (2017-2019),
Director of Programs (2019-2021). - Provided strategic vision for the launch of PeacePlayers Global Initiatives, the foundation for PeacePlayers growth between 2022-2024.
- Facilitated the transition of PeacePlayers Design, Monitoring & Evaluation system from Google via a multi-party partnership with AamDigital & TolaData.
- Managed relationships with key grant funders including Comic Relief and Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.
- Facilitated a Youth-Led strategic planning process for the development of PeacePlayers Leadership Academy, a program focused on investment in and connecting program alumni.
- Led the launch of PeacePlayers Sport & Peace Collective, a coalition of organizations that leverage sport as a tool for social change.
- Began at PeacePlayers by working two years as an international fellow with PeacePlayers-Northern Ireland in Belfast.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Saint Marys, MD05.2011
Master of Arts - Sports Leadership
Northeastern University
Boston, MASkills
- Continuous Learning
- Staff Management
- Program Development
- Innovative and Strategic Thinking
- Authentic Relationship Building
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Certification
First Cohort of The Neurosequential Model - Sport Training Certification facilitated by Dr. Bruce Perry, MD., Ph.D.
First Aid and CPR Certified
Timeline
Potomac Region Director
Special Olympics Virginia
09.2023 - Current
Project Director - Shift
The Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport
01.2023 - Current
Director of Global Growth
PeacePlayers International
01.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Master of Arts - Sports Leadership
Northeastern University
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