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Leah Rosenwasser

Washington,DC

Summary

Results-Focused, visionary Justice Specialist with 15 years of experience supporting communities and a solid track record of bringing ideas to fruition. Analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reentry Services Manager

WorkSource Montgomery
04.2022 - 01.2024
  • Aligned program's vision, goals and objectives with evidence-based strategies to develop and implement facility and community based workforce development services for the justice impacted population
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies for the American Job Center at MCCF
  • Led change to shift culture, create community, and increase participation in voluntary workforce development activities in correctional environment by 300%
  • Produced weekly and monthly reports to evaluate performance, adjust strategies and maintain sustainable operations
  • Conducted research on emerging trends and best-practices in reentry, developed and implemented strategies and opportunities in collaboration with stakeholders, community organizations and government agencies to establish, manage and achieve program objectives

Program Manager Prison Outreach

Catholic Charities
04.2021 - 08.2021


  • Provided comprehensive management of the Welcome Home Reentry Supportive Housing Program
  • Ensured compliance with best practice standards, contract and grant requirements, and agency practices and procedures
  • Responsible for overseeing fiscal, operational, administrative, staff management, and quality practices of the program
  • Developed and maintained community partners

Justice Reform Consultant

Building Justice
11.2014 - 04.2021
  • Actively spearheaded justice advocacy initiatives to respond to the expanding local incarceration proposals
  • Convened meetings with stakeholders, planned and executed community engagement events to enact change
  • Conducted research, developed content, assessed criminal justice system policies and practices, and networked with national experts and organizations to build capacity at the local level

Communications Manager|Special Projects

Arts Council of The Valley
03.2017 - 12.2017
  • Provided administrative support for local arts non-profit by developing outreach and communication strategies, organizing and managing the donor database, assisting with fund development, and contributing to strategic planning to bolster community arts engagement and investment
  • Supported the administration of all aspects of the competitive grant management process and provided technical assistance to potential applicants and grantees
  • Cultivated and managed relationships with stakeholders and community partners

Assistant Evaluator

Future Generations
01.2015 - 08.2017
  • Contributed to the design and execution of the evaluation plan for a federally funded re-entry program
  • Conducted evaluations and analysis for data collection on staff/participant interviews and project deliverables
  • Assisted with the development of progress and quarterly reports for grantors and stakeholders

Chair of Outreach and Public Relations Committee

HRP Reentry Council
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Supported the strategic planning efforts and developed memoranda, grant proposals, and outreach plans
  • Conducted research on best practices in Reentry and examined operational processes of similar entities in adjacent localities
  • Created and maintained the Council's website and provided administrative support

Education

Graduate Coursework In Criminology -

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Certificate in Paralegal Studies -

UCLA
Los Angeles, CA

B.S. in Criminal Justice -

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Skills

  • Innovation
  • Initiative
  • Leadership
  • Community Engagement
  • Pro-active Problem Solving
  • Evaluation and Assessment

Certification

Reentry Specialist Certification, National Reentry Workforce Collaborative, 2024

Training

Project Management, Intellectual Point, Reston, VA, 2019

Timeline

Reentry Services Manager

WorkSource Montgomery
04.2022 - 01.2024

Program Manager Prison Outreach

Catholic Charities
04.2021 - 08.2021

Communications Manager|Special Projects

Arts Council of The Valley
03.2017 - 12.2017

Assistant Evaluator

Future Generations
01.2015 - 08.2017

Justice Reform Consultant

Building Justice
11.2014 - 04.2021

Chair of Outreach and Public Relations Committee

HRP Reentry Council
01.2013 - 01.2017

Graduate Coursework In Criminology -

Northern Arizona University

Certificate in Paralegal Studies -

UCLA

B.S. in Criminal Justice -

Northern Arizona University

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