Maria Fairman
Topeka,KS
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Kansas Alliance for Tribal Community Health, enhancing stakeholder relationships and project delivery. Excelled in fostering cultural connections and team leadership, streamlining the Kansas Tribal Health Summit. Skilled in business administration and stakeholder relationship management, achieving inclusive and impactful community engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Director of KATCH
Kansas Alliance for Tribal Community Health
05.2024 - Current
- Streamlined project delivery of the Kansas Tribal Health Summit that occurred on time, within budget, and was culturally relevant and inclusive to the four Tribes in Kansas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered community engagement, increased communication and boosted overall team morale.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering planning committee members to voice their ideas or concern.
- Enhanced stakeholder connection with timely and transparent communication strategies.
Nutrition Educator
KSRE SNAP-Ed; Tribal Food Systems
01.2024 - Current
- Successfully completed all required training related to the Kansas State Research and Extension (KSRE) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-ED) program. This includes understanding the policies and procedures necessary to carry out the duties within the program.
- Support the Tribal Food Systems Director in research, delivery and implementation of educational and outreach efforts to support the Tribal community of Northeast Kansas.
- Demonstrated effective and respectful communication and interpersonal skills to build and sustain relationships with Tribal communities among all ages groups.
- Facilitated evidence-based cooking skills program, Illinois Junior Chef, with culturally adapted components reflective of Tribal populations surrounding the four Tribes in Northeast Kansas.
- Developed and delivered presentations about Tribal Food Systems at Kansas Tribal Health Summit.
MSW Student Intern
TFI; Pathways Family Services
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Assesses individuals under supervision of licensed social worker to help guide treatment planning.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions to help clients develop life and social skills.
- Provide risk assessments and intervention services to clients in crises situations.
- Documents client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
MSW Student Intern
PBPN Behavioral Health Program
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Provide front desk support by answering and transferring incoming telephone calls.
- Interact and communicate with clients by phone or in person to provide support to treatment plans.
- Increased resource capacity to include inclusivity of TSLGBTQ+ community
- Completed intake assessments and evaluations with clients
Project Coordinator
University Of Kansas; School Of Social Welfare
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with stakeholders, tribes in Kansas, Kansas partners, and KU team members to support positive outcomes for Kansas Serves Native American Families project.
- Joined forces with consultants and partners to implement and achieve multiple digital marketing efforts, including resource maps
- Supervised student research assistants through field experience working with children, families, partners, stakeholders, and evaluators.
- Coordinated presentations for partners and project members to detail project scope, progress and results
Family Empowerment Specialist
Community Action
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Helped people move from poverty toward prosperity through economic, social, and policy opportunities
- Established relationships with families, children, teaching staff and policy council to support positive outcomes of Community Action Head Start Program
- Increased partnership engagement between Community Action Head Start and USD 501 Topeka Public preschool at Pine Ridge Prep
- Initiated, implemented, and carried out objectives outlined in Kansas Early Head Start childcare subsidies program
Family Support Worker
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; Social Services
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Increased work flow by implementing organizational and functional strategies for each social worker
- Assisted social workers to carry out objectives within Child and Family Services Department, including foster care, protective services, family services, independent living, and family preservation
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect juvenile information
- Attended court hearings and record court minutes
Tribal Justice System Strategic Planning Project Coordinator
Prairie Band Potawtatomi Nation; Judicial Center
12.2015 - 04.2017
- Led projects, analyzed data to identify opportunities to complete PBP Tribal Justice System Strategic Plan
- Fulfilled mandatory grant management and reporting, quarterly, annual, and as required
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
Healing to Wellness/Project Data Coordinator
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; Judicial Council
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Performed professional level planning, administration, and monitoring of all functions of Healing to Wellness court and managed grants of Judicial Center.
- Assisted with Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) grant acquisition in 2015 by analyzing and assessing need of community.
- Applied and awarded Drug Court 2015 federal grant for $200,000, to advance and continue efforts of Healing to Wellness court.
- Administered court hearings and recorded court minutes for all clients on monthly basis.
Education
Master's In Social Work - Macro Concentration
University of Kansas School of Social Welfare
Lawrence, KS05.2024
BBA - Management and Marketing
Washburn University
Topeka, KS05.2011
Skills
- Business administration
- Presentation design
- Cultural Connection
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Technical Support
- Project Management
- Training and Development
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Interim Director of KATCH
Kansas Alliance for Tribal Community Health
05.2024 - Current
Nutrition Educator
KSRE SNAP-Ed; Tribal Food Systems
01.2024 - Current
MSW Student Intern
TFI; Pathways Family Services
08.2023 - 04.2024
MSW Student Intern
PBPN Behavioral Health Program
08.2022 - 04.2023
Project Coordinator
University Of Kansas; School Of Social Welfare
10.2019 - 12.2022
Family Empowerment Specialist
Community Action
10.2018 - 10.2019
Family Support Worker
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; Social Services
04.2017 - 09.2018
Tribal Justice System Strategic Planning Project Coordinator
Prairie Band Potawtatomi Nation; Judicial Center
12.2015 - 04.2017
Healing to Wellness/Project Data Coordinator
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; Judicial Council
05.2014 - 12.2015
Master's In Social Work - Macro Concentration
University of Kansas School of Social Welfare
BBA - Management and Marketing
Washburn University
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