Leslie Johnson Jr
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Senior leader experienced in non-profit management. Proven record in building strategic partnerships with government leaders, private sector and non-profit entities and community stakeholders. Expertly managed large-scale projects, driving significant improvements in operational efficiency. Demonstrated excellence in team leadership and financial oversight. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President – Grant Initiatives
Area Resources for Community and Human Services (ARCHS)
01.2001 - Current
- Demonstrated strategic visioning by leading community-wide initiatives that leveraged $20M in funding and facilitated public-private partnerships to sustain investments across local communities
- Successfully supervised team members responsible for monitoring grant-funded initiatives averaging $15M annually to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and standard accounting practices and guidelines
- Participated in and led quarterly meetings with senior government officials and state legislators to report progress of funded projects, highlighting areas of success and areas for improvement, including policy recommendations to increase utilization of program services and advocate for increased funding
- Presented at monthly Family and Community Trust (FACT) Executive Director’s meetings and quarterly FACT Board meetings with the ARCHS CEO
- Developed evaluation frameworks to ensure data-driven decision-making and evidence-based implementation across health and human services
Adjunct Professor
Washington University-Brown School of Social Work
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Leveraged partnerships with neighborhood and community development organizations to provide firsthand learning opportunities for students with an interest in social and economic development as their field of study
Regional Coordinator (Promotion)
St. Louis Caring Communities
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Directed A school-centered, community-based initiatives across 21 neighborhoods and schools
- Collaborated with policy and research teams to ensure programmatic accountability and data-driven results to achieve student success resulting in a 75% decrease in out-of-school suspensions and a 50% increase in grade promotion and graduation rates
Site Manager
St. Louis Caring Communities
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Supervised social workers providing wraparound services for students and families, enhancing educational outcomes
- Collected supporting data for the implementation of a results-based, multi-year community plan to identify gaps in services and long-term funding needs
Education
Master's of Social Work - Social and Economic Development, Management, Children, Youth, and Family
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MOMaster's Certificate - Urban Family and Community Development Studies Program
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MOB.Sc. - Administration of Justice
Culver Stockton College
Canton, MOSkills
- Leadership & Strategic Visioning
- Community Engagement
- Mentorship & Team Development
- Strategic leadership
- Process Improvements
- Financial Management
Notable Accomplishments
- Focus St. Louis- What’s Right with the Region Award Winner-Multiple Initiatives:
- Local Food Purchasing Agreement (LFPA) addressing food insecurity across the St. Louis region.
- Neighborhood Healing Network (NHN) victim services initiative.
- Co-chair of St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR).
- Keystone Award Recipient-(Missouri Association for Workforce Development.
- Inaugural Community Collaborator Award: Missouri Department Of Corrections.
Community Involvement
- Advisory Board Member, Save Lives Now! (SLN) Advisory Board, East-West Gateway Council of Governments
- Member, National Association for Workforce Development Professionals
- Alumni Board Member, Washington University, Brown School of Social Work (Past Fundraising Chair)
- Advocacy Council Member, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of St. Louis
- Member, National Association of Black Social Workers
- Past Social Action Chair, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Graduate Chapter
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Washington University-Brown School of Social Work
01.2005 - 01.2008
Senior Vice President – Grant Initiatives
Area Resources for Community and Human Services (ARCHS)
01.2001 - Current
Regional Coordinator (Promotion)
St. Louis Caring Communities
01.1997 - 01.2001
Site Manager
St. Louis Caring Communities
01.1996 - 01.1997
Master's of Social Work - Social and Economic Development, Management, Children, Youth, and Family
Washington University in St Louis
Master's Certificate - Urban Family and Community Development Studies Program
Washington University in St Louis
B.Sc. - Administration of Justice
Culver Stockton College
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