KYLEE ELLIOTT
Roswell,Georgia
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in program management, leadership development, and training, dedicated to driving successful outcomes and fostering collaborative environments within mission-driven organizations. Expertise in stakeholder engagement and leadership of complex initiatives, complemented by strong strategic planning and problem-solving skills. Proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding goals while cultivating a culture of innovation and teamwork. Committed to leveraging extensive experience to enhance organizational success and improve team performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Manager - Training & Engagement
Georgia Commission on Family Violence
Atlanta, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Led the strategic planning and execution of statewide training initiatives serving multidisciplinary professionals across Georgia, increasing engagement and consistency in family violence response practices.
- Directed the development and delivery of leadership-focused learning experiences for professionals in law enforcement, courts, victim advocacy, and government systems.
- Spearheaded planning and implementation for Georgia’s Annual Family Violence Conference, coordinating a large-scale professional development event attended by more than 700 participants annually.
- Designed standardized training materials, communication protocols, facilitation resources, and LMS content that improved message consistency and learner experience across agency initiatives.
- Implemented evaluation and feedback processes to assess training effectiveness and inform continuous improvement strategies.
- Expanded organizational visibility and stakeholder engagement through the launch and management of agency social media and digital communications initiatives.
- Built collaborative partnerships with statewide agencies and community stakeholders to strengthen coordinated training and systems-change efforts.
- Developed operational procedures and communication standards that improved internal efficiency and supported scalable program growth.
- Directed specialized domestic violence training initiatives for the Georgia Department of Child Support Services, strengthening survivor-centered response practices statewide.
- Nationally recognized trainer on intimate partner violence, stalking, murder-suicide response, and systems change.
- Develop SOPs for written communications to streamline processes and support organizational goals.
- Launch and manage the agency’s social media channels, creating content and overseeing digital strategy to enhance online presence and public engagement.
Support for Survivors of Murder-Suicide (SSMS) Project Coordinator
Georgia Commission on Family Violence
Atlanta, GA
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Founded and led the Georgia Murder-Suicide Response Network, establishing the first statewide coordinated response model of its kind in the nation.
- Created and launched the nation’s first clinical support group specifically designed for survivors of murder-suicide loss.
- Developed statewide protocols, implementation plans, and technical assistance strategies that improved community response to families impacted by murder-suicide.
- Built and facilitated multidisciplinary response teams across Georgia to strengthen collaboration among victim services, law enforcement, mental health, and judicial stakeholders.
- Served as a recognized subject matter expert and presenter on addressing domestic violence homicide prevention, ,murder-suicide, and systems response.
- Secured and managed state and federal grant deliverables while maintaining compliance with FVPSA funding requirements.
- Developed scalable educational resources and implementation tools adopted by local communities and partner organizations.
Legal Advocacy Program Manager
LiveSafe Resources
Marietta, GA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Led cross-sector collaboration initiatives with courts, DFCS, law enforcement, and community partners to improve survivor access to legal protections and coordinated services.
- Supervised and mentored a multidisciplinary team of staff, interns, and volunteers while strengthening program effectiveness and service delivery.
- Developed and implemented staff training curricula, policy manuals, and operational tools that improved organizational consistency and advocacy outcomes.
- Co-led regional fatality review and systems improvement initiatives focused on strengthening community response to domestic violence.
- Created the Georgia TPO Forum, a statewide best-practices collaborative for attorneys and victim advocates focused on protective order response.
- Provided expert testimony and systems expertise to support the court's understanding of domestic violence dynamics and victimization patterns.
- Strengthened organizational reporting and grant development through enhanced data analysis, tracking systems, and statistical reporting tools.
- Expanded internship and professional development opportunities through the creation of a structured legal advocacy internship program.
Senior Legal Advocate Legal & Sexual Assault Advocate
LiveSafe Resources
Marietta, GA
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy services to survivors navigating acute trauma and long-term safety planning needs.
- Supported survivors during SANE examinations, court proceedings, and legal advocacy processes through trauma-informed crisis response.
- Increased organizational data collection accuracy by 80% through the development and implementation of improved tracking procedures.
- Mentored and supervised interns and volunteers to strengthen advocacy capacity and service delivery.
- Developed innovative survivor-centered advocacy approaches that improved continuity of support from crisis response through long-term stabilization.
Director of Operations
Georgia Center for Opportunity
Norcross, GA
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Managed organizational operations across finance, HR, IT, fundraising, and administrative functions in fast-paced nonprofit environments.
- Led strategic planning, operational improvement, and organizational rebranding initiatives to strengthen efficiency and public engagement.
- Designed internal systems and compliance procedures that improved organizational accountability and operational consistency.
- Coordinated conferences, training events, and stakeholder meetings supporting organizational growth and community engagement.
- Supervised administrative teams and strengthened workflow processes to improve organizational performance and communication.
Education
Bachelors of Arts and Sciences - English and Criminal Justice
University of Georgia
AthensSkills
- Scope management
- Problem-solving skills
- Strategic planning
- Project leadership
- Learning & Development
- Instructional Design
- Adult Learning
- Facilitation & Training Delivery
Certification
Death & Grief Studies Certification - The Center for Loss & Life Transition - 2024
Project Management Training, University of Georgia - 2024
Georgia Women's Policy Institute, YWCA of Atlanta - 2021
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Instructor, QPR Institute - 2020
Certified Professional Trainer on Stalking, National Stalking Resource Center - 2018
Advanced Training in Strangulation Prevention, Alliance for Hope International - 2017
Danger Assessment Certification, The Danger Assessment - 2017
Timeline
Senior Program Manager - Training & Engagement
Georgia Commission on Family Violence
01.2024 - Current
Support for Survivors of Murder-Suicide (SSMS) Project Coordinator
Georgia Commission on Family Violence
01.2019 - 01.2024
Legal Advocacy Program Manager
LiveSafe Resources
01.2016 - 01.2019
Senior Legal Advocate Legal & Sexual Assault Advocate
LiveSafe Resources
01.2012 - 01.2016
Director of Operations
Georgia Center for Opportunity
01.2005 - 01.2009
Bachelors of Arts and Sciences - English and Criminal Justice
University of Georgia
Awards
2022 Pat Head Dignity Award Recipient
2021 Dekalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation "Leading the Charge" Award
2017 Cobb County Bar Association "Liberty Bell" Award Recipient
2015 GCADV "In the Trenches" Advocate of the Year Award Recipient