Marisha Joseph
YWCA White Plains
West Harrison,NY
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Strategic Health & Wellness Director with over ten years of experience in nonprofit leadership, specializing in health and wellness program management, behavioral health services, and community engagement. Expertise in building partnerships, leading teams, and developing innovative programs that enhance community well-being. Skilled in program and budget management, event coordination, and fostering collaborative initiatives.
Work History
Health and Wellness Director
3 Years 1 Month- Oversees daily operations of Health and Wellness programs; creates and manages program schedules, and resource allocations; monitors program budget and assures appropriate expenditure of funds; develops assessment tools to determine feasibility and sustainability of programs; collaborates with YWCA Directors and staff for seamless integration of health and wellness initiatives; identifies and pursues funding opportunities; develops and maintains relationships with community partners; organizes and coordinates health and wellness events, workshops and seminars; ensures compliance with grant requirements; promotes health and wellness initiatives through outreach efforts and partnerships; Manages and supervises a team of 20+ staff members, overseeing scheduling, payroll processing, performance management, and day-to-day operations to ensure efficient program delivery. facilitates referrals to external resources; ensures adherence to program guidelines and safety protocols; coordinates efforts with funders and regulators (i.e. OPWDD, OTDA, DSS)
CASAC ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST
4 Years 10 Months- Conducted one-on-one assessments for over five thousand HRA-identified applicants and recipients to determine treatment needs, referred clients to HRA-approved programs, and provided clinical recommendations for effective treatment.
WELLNESS COUNSELOR/CASAC
10 Months- Delivered HIV prevention education and counseling, enhancing community awareness and understanding; delivered individual and group substance addiction counseling; facilitated weekly Women’s Group; acted as Served as liaison for program participants and community support services, connecting patients to essential resources. referred patients to community agencies; maintained progress reports for all patients to document session content and treatment intervention.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH LITERATURE
Skills
AI Certification
Coursera - 2026
Microsoft Office Suite (Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook)
Payroll & Timekeeping Systems
Grant Compliance & Reporting
Virtual Platforms (Microsoft Teams
Zoom...)
Certification
Resource Training Center, CASAC CERTIFICATION, 2018
Interests
Physical Fitness and Wellness
Arts & Creativity
Community Engagement and Advocacy
Travel
Timeline
Health and Wellness Director
YWCA White Plains
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
CASAC ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST
NADAP, INC.
07.2018 - 05.2023Read More
WELLNESS COUNSELOR/CASAC
SAMARITAN DAYTOP VILLAGE
11.2016 - 09.2017Read More
Mercy University
MASTER OF SCIENCE from MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
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Mercy University
BACHELOR OF ARTS from ENGLISH LITERATURE
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Professional Development
Nonprofit Westchester Emerging Leaders Program (Current Participant) 2026 - Present
- Selected to participate in a leadership development program for emerging nonprofit professionals.
- Engaging in professional development focused on nonprofit leadership, strategic thinking, organizational management, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Participating in networking, mentorship, and learning opportunities with nonprofit leaders throughout Westchester County.