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Linda Fiore

Madison

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record in strategic planning and organizational management, adept at driving innovation and enhancing operational efficiency. Expertise in building cohesive teams that effectively tackle challenges, leading to notable increases in company growth and profitability. Recognized for transforming obstacles into opportunities while advancing the organization’s mission and objectives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director

Adoption Center for Family Building
02.2020 - Current
  • Maintains compliance with licensing body requirements.
  • Develops yearly budget and reviews financial performance.
  • Secures funding from public and private sources through grant writing activities or other fundraising efforts.
  • Cultivates relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
  • Develops marketing strategies to promote the organization's mission throughout the community.
  • Collaborates with the Board of Directors to set strategic objectives.
  • Directs development of training programs for prospective adoptive families.
  • Conducts in-depth workshops tailored for potential adoptive parents.

Program Director

Center for Law and Social Work
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Oversaw four agency programs: Family Matters Post-Adoption, Adoption Listing Service of Illinois, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, and Porchlight Counseling for sexual assault survivors.
  • Engaged in monthly evaluations of program progress alongside DCFS Contract Monitor and Statewide Adoptions Administrator.
  • Conducted monthly outreach to educate Illinois agencies about agency services.
  • Organized agency event fundraisers.
  • Conducted interviews, hired personnel, and implemented training.

Foster Care Supervisor

Children’s Home and Aid
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Supervised and monitored foster care staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and agency policies.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained employees.
  • Assisted case managers in drafting service plans for effective client support.
  • Developed relationships with community organizations that provide additional resources for families involved in the program.
  • Maintained compliance with all IDCFS performance expectations.
  • Engaged in collaborative efforts with legal professionals on case management.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary for individuals within the Foster Care system.

Program Director

Midwest Adoption Center
03.2005 - 01.2016
  • Certified as lead Confidential Intermediary in the state of Illinois to conduct court appointed searches for all members of the adoption triad
  • Conducted training sessions for Illinois judges at the Supreme Court Education Conference on Post-Adoption laws, policies, and procedures.
  • Contributed to updating provisions of the Illinois Confidential Intermediary law.
  • Enforced legal mandates to access critical documentation from Illinois Department of Public Health.
  • Coordinated successful reunions among birth family members.
  • Delivered professional and compassionate guidance to clients.

Education

Master of arts - Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Sociology, Social Work, and Writing

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
01.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice

University of Wisconsin-whitewater
Whitewater, WI
06.2002

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Budget management
  • Grant writing
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Program development
  • Training methods
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Public speaking
  • Marketing
  • Crisis management

Certification

  • Licensed as a Direct Service Child Welfare Employee of the State of Illinois, 2017
  • Served on the Illinois Adoption Registry Confidential Intermediary Committee, 2008-2015
  • Served as council member on the Original Birth Certificate committee, State of Illinois, 2010
  • Associate certification Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Families administered through Cornell University, 11/18

Timeline

Executive Director

Adoption Center for Family Building
02.2020 - Current

Program Director

Center for Law and Social Work
06.2019 - 01.2020

Foster Care Supervisor

Children’s Home and Aid
09.2017 - 04.2018

Program Director

Midwest Adoption Center
03.2005 - 01.2016

Master of arts - Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Sociology, Social Work, and Writing

DePaul University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice

University of Wisconsin-whitewater

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