Kristina Singleton
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced coordinator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in project management, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility with changing needs and reliability in delivering outcomes. Prepared to make significant impact in dynamic environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Justice Coordinator, Diversion, and Transformative Initiatives
Midtown Community Justice Center
09.2023 - Current
- Oversaw the Youth Diversion deliverables, including developing innovative solutions to challenges youth face, program planning, developing policies and procedures, systems implementation, and project oversight
- Managed all aspects of the Youth Diversion program, including referrals, data tracking, partner relationships, reporting to funders, reporting to Family Court
- Developed and implemented streamlined communication processes to enhance team collaboration.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports and presentations, improving clarity and impact of information shared.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Carried out day-to-day program operations, including participant outreach, intake, scheduling, space reservations, and monitoring completion of program requirements
- Facilitated weekly engagement sessions with youth participants and provided comprehensive case management
- Assisted with planning and co-facilitated community support circles for youth participants and their families
- Identified appropriate community-based youth development organizations in participants’ neighborhood (often another project of the Center for Justice Innovation) and liaise with a point person on each case
Program Coordinator, Diversion, and Transformative Initiatives
Midtown Community Justice Center
10.2021 - 09.2023
- A new youth diversion pilot program that I helped develop and implement serves as an alternate route through the juvenile justice system for youth arrested for gun possession and other related charges.
- Facilitated on-site and virtual group and individual programming for youth and their families
- Planned and developed operational and curricular materials for all core components of the program
- Built and established partnerships with community-based and social service organizations to enhance wrap-around services for youth participants and their families, including employment and other skill-building opportunities
- Maintained accurate records of youth engagement to provide compliance updates to the Law Dept.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the diversion program
Community Liaison, Diversion, and Transformative Initiatives
Midtown Community Justice Center
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Conducted outreach to potential participants via phone or mail to schedule them for programming
- Conducted initial intake/screening
- Maintained organized records of outreach attempts, daily attendance sheets, and completion
- Co-facilitated Project Reset’s young adult groups
- Maintained accurate computer records in both the Center’s internal case management tool and using salesforce to communicate with the Manhattan District Attorney’s office about eligible participants
- Maintained partnerships with community-based agencies to provide voluntary services to participants
- Fostered partnerships with community organizations to enhance service accessibility and outreach initiatives.
- Developed and implemented community engagement strategies to address local needs and improve program visibility.
Fellow, AmeriCorps
Youth Justice Board, Center for Justice Innovation
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted in curriculum development and facilitation planning for the Youth Justice Board Programming
- Co-facilitated Youth Justice Board meetings and conferences to assist with the development and planning of Youth Justice Board publications, presentations, and media
- Coordinated and plan Youth Justice Board events, such as retreats and field trips
- Maintained program records, including youth attendance and stipends
- Assisted with administrative tasks for the Center’s Youth Justice Programs department
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Baltimore, MD05-2026
BS - Criminal Justice
Southern Vermont College
Bennington, VT05.2016
Skills
- Bloomberg Fellow 2021
- Public Allies New York
- Report Writing
- Meeting Coordination
- Group/Youth Facilitation
- Restorative justice training
- Engaging Justice-Involved Individuals
- Microsoft Office
- Salesforce
- Data entry
- Relationship building
Timeline
Youth Justice Coordinator, Diversion, and Transformative Initiatives
Midtown Community Justice Center
09.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator, Diversion, and Transformative Initiatives
Midtown Community Justice Center
10.2021 - 09.2023
Community Liaison, Diversion, and Transformative Initiatives
Midtown Community Justice Center
01.2018 - 10.2021
Fellow, AmeriCorps
Youth Justice Board, Center for Justice Innovation
09.2016 - 07.2017
BS - Criminal Justice
Southern Vermont College
Master of Science - Public Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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