Marissa York
Spokane,WA
Summary
Mission-Driven Leader and Senior Program Manager with a proven track record of success in fostering collaborative environments, resolving conflicts, and driving impactful initiatives. Possessing exceptional expertise in partner relations, budget management, public speaking, and programmatic design, I am adept at leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and surpass performance targets. With a strategic mindset and a dedication to excellence, I excel in designing and executing innovative programs that drive transformative change. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively allow me to build transformative partnerships and engage diverse stakeholders.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Jobs For The Future
11.2022 - Current
- Leads coaching and technical assistance strategy for esteemed partners caring out DOL funding
- Utilizes Climate Change, WIOA, and apprenticeship subject matter expertise to develop curriculum for program partners focusing on green job industries
- Leads DEIBJ workshops and webinars for a national audience
- Leads National Office webinars for Job Corps to train each state office on apprenticeship and green jobs, increased program enrollment by 64%
- Supports grant reporting through narrative writing and data gathering
- Collaborates on research that pertain to programmatic outcome
- Performs need assessments to construct strategy for each sub-grantee
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
Senior Program Manager
Sharing Is Caring
01.2020 - Current
- Builds affordable, life-affirming housing for tenants that have been marginalized through the housing market
- Ensures buildings are equip with carbon reducing options such as compost bins and solar
- Develops rental applications and leases that emphasize equity and inclusion
- Analyzes market data for sound investments, increased portfolio by 100k in first-year
- Recruits tenants, and developed application process to assess risk of each applicant
- Project manages repairs, networks with local businesses to secure best value
Program Manager
Career Path Services
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Developed $1.2 million of federal dollars, managed numerous federal and state contracts. Received 100% on external monitoring
- Interprets federal policies and delineates findings to a team of 20 people, conducts research for development
- Collects, analyzes, and reports on programmatic data to ensure regulatory compliance, leads 6 case managers
- Conducts full-cycle recruitment and training, ensures retention through a positive company culture
- Engages partners to build a coalition of agencies to support youth with barriers to employment and education
- Speaks at public forums, board meetings, and conferences to share best practices and build collective power
- Develops equity-focused external communications materials to strategically communicate our mission
Program Manager
Urban Tree Connection
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed two employees and ten apprentices, held bi-weekly check-ins, and set goals for improvement
- Spearheaded environmental education and curriculum on health equity in working-class communities
- Led multi-generational, hands on DEIBJ workshops focused on Just Transition
- Facilitated recruitment and marketing strategies on social media, print media, and MailChimp
- Increased social media presence and engagement 10-fold, which in turn increased programmatic attendance
- Led initiatives and forged plans focused on social determinants of health with youth and adults
- Helped youth find and maintain gainful employment that advanced their long-term goals
English Teacher
Philadelphia School Districts
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Fostered relationships with 125 students and 80 families to advance academic, emotional, and social development
- Crafted +400 cohesive pieces of curriculum, structured activities, and assignments to scaffold learners’ growth
- Coached student teachers on building relationships with parents and community members
Program Associate
Basic Needs Security
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Produced social media content, print media, and press releases that increased engagement by 37%
- Developed $50,000 to fund Community Kitchen on UC Berkeley’s campus
- Planned initiatives to support the success of Community Kitchen
- Built coalitions of high leverage partners to enable launch of project
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Ecology And Organizational Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CASkills
- Resource Allocation
- Public Speaking
- Training Programs
- Community Outreach
- Stakeholder Communications
- Budget Coordination
Affiliations
River City Youth Ops, Board Member
- utilizes urban agriculture to uplift historically marginalized communities
Association of Climate Change Offices, Member
Timeline
Program Manager
Jobs For The Future
11.2022 - Current
Program Manager
Career Path Services
12.2021 - 11.2022
Senior Program Manager
Sharing Is Caring
01.2020 - Current
Program Manager
Urban Tree Connection
07.2019 - 12.2021
English Teacher
Philadelphia School Districts
08.2018 - 06.2019
Program Associate
Basic Needs Security
12.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Ecology And Organizational Studies
University of California, Berkeley
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