LISA A. TUMA
Cleveland
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience excelling in operations oversight and strategic planning. Proven track record in financial management and team development, enhancing program effectiveness and community engagement. Skilled in policy compliance and performance evaluation, fostering innovative solutions to support staff development, program efficacy, client safety and wellness initiatives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prevention Services & Child Safety Mngr/Director of Programs
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
02.2025 - Current
- Provided leadership and operational oversight to staff and volunteers across multiple program sites.
- Managed daily prevention and safety operations, ensuring compliance with national standards and agency protocols.
- Participated in grant writing, tracking, evaluation and expenditure reporting in collaboration with executive leadership.
- Assess community needs and develop programs that support child safety, mental health, prevention and wellness.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance mentor-mentee relationships.
- Collaborated with local organizations for partnership opportunities.
- Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.
- Facilitated staff meetings and educational work sessions to strengthen staff competencies.
- Developed strategies to increase public awareness of the organization's services.
- Lead event planning, budgeting and execution.
- Promoted programmatic growth through strategic planning, recruitment, and retention efforts.
Prevention Coordinator
PREVENTION ACTION ALLIANCE
Cleveland
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Supervised statewide prevention initiatives, coordinating school-based services and technical assistance.
- Oversaw project deliverables, grant reporting, and stakeholder communications for multiple regional partners.
- Developed and implemented operational tools and processes to improve program efficiency.
- Managed internal communications, reports, and performance metrics to ensure goal attainment.
Prevention Specialist
CROSSROADS HEALTH
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Designed and facilitated prevention and SEL programs aligned with agency goals and funding requirements.
- Managed multiple grants and reporting deliverables while ensuring program compliance.
- Collaborated with leadership to improve efficiency and service delivery through data-driven approaches.
- Provided mentorship and training for staff and youth leaders, enhancing engagement and program outcomes.
School Health Clinic Manager / Medical Assistant
PSI SOLUTIONS
08.2011 - 06.2019
- Managed day-to-day operations for school-based health clinics serving K–12 students.
- Supervised clinic staff, coordinated scheduling, and maintained compliance with health regulations.
- Oversaw budgeting for medical supplies and maintained electronic health records.
- Developed staff wellness initiatives and provided training on compliance and patient care standards.
EAP Wellness Intern
The Centers Cleveland
06.2016 - 08.2017
Medical Assistant
Cuyahoga County Board of Health
08.2003 - 07.2011
Allied Health Instructor
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
01.2008 - 01.2010
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Promotion & Education
Kent State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cuyahoga Community College
Vocational Diploma - Medical Assisting
Cleveland Institute (CIDMA)
Skills
- Operations & Administrative Oversight
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Financial & Grant Management
- Policy Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Performance Evaluation & Training
- Strategic Planning & Process Improvement
- Stakeholder & Community Engagement
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google and other EHR
- Educator
- SEL
- AOD
- Suicide
- Health and Wellness
Certification
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant (OCPC)
- Certificate in Healthcare Management (In Progress / To be completed within 2 years)
- DBT Steps-A
- Paxis Good Behavior Game
- Sources of Strength
- Signs of Suicide
- QPR
Volunteer Leadership
- Ohio Prevention Professionals Association Board of Directors-Finance & Marketing Committees
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Lead Presenter-Ending the Silence
- Ohio Center of Excellence, Youth Vaping Consultant & Published Contributor
- Girls on the Run Coach
Timeline
Prevention Services & Child Safety Mngr/Director of Programs
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
02.2025 - Current
Prevention Coordinator
PREVENTION ACTION ALLIANCE
08.2023 - 09.2024
Prevention Specialist
CROSSROADS HEALTH
04.2019 - 08.2023
EAP Wellness Intern
The Centers Cleveland
06.2016 - 08.2017
School Health Clinic Manager / Medical Assistant
PSI SOLUTIONS
08.2011 - 06.2019
Allied Health Instructor
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
01.2008 - 01.2010
Medical Assistant
Cuyahoga County Board of Health
08.2003 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Promotion & Education
Kent State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cuyahoga Community College
Vocational Diploma - Medical Assisting
Cleveland Institute (CIDMA)