Mia D Cooper
Louisville,KY
Summary
Professional leader with executive experience ready to drive impactful change. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives and enhance operational performance. Valued for collaborative team leadership and adaptability to evolving business needs. I aim to secure a dynamic role within an organization that has a vibrant and purposeful environment, where I can showcase my skills and expertise. Through innovative thinking, I aspire to be a catalyst for change, benefiting both the organization and the community at large.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Mission and Community
Sacred Heart Schools, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
- Responsible to the President of Sacred Heart Schools (SHS) the Board of Trustees and the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville in maintaining and integrating the philosophy, mission, and values of the Ursuline Sisters in all aspects of the organizational life of SHS
- The VP of Mission and Community is responsible for creating an environment which encourages inclusivity and guides all members to contribute to Catholic identity and Ursuline tradition by strategically integrating the mission and inclusion initiatives throughout the campus community
- Oversees the Office of Catholic Identity and Ursuline Charism managing a team of 5 to ensure best practices in catholic identity and faith formation are being applied and implemented
- Oversees the development and application of best practices and policies as it relates to building a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
- Participates in all leadership level planning at SHS
- Develops short term and long-term measures of success for campus mission and inclusivity
- Ensures implementation of the mission, formation, and community campus wide
- Collaborates with Director of Formation and Mission, leadership, and administrators to develop meaningful programs that are culturally responsive and embody SHS values
- Strategically support and promote the application of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout SHS
- Oversees the orientation and ongoing education of Board of Trustees, school personnel, students, parents, and alumni concerning mission, values, and heritage
- Ensures implementation and application of Strategic Plan as it relates to mission formation and equity and community
- Builds collaborative relationship with outside community through external organizations to support mission, community, and equity
- Encourages administrators to model the Ursuline Core values of SHS
Director of Equity and Community
Sacred Heart Schools, Inc.
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible to President of Sacred Heart Schools (SHS) providing focus and expertise on the priorities of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
- Led the implementation of a values-based culture through a collaborative effort across all the four schools using the Ursuline Core Values
- Highly collaborative institutional leader that drives SHS leadership culture, communicates openly, welcomes input, and supports shared goals in productive ways
- Works with the Director of Human Resources to develop and review equitable hiring policies and practices for sustainable recruitment of diverse talent
- Participate at the leadership level in short-term and long-term planning for SHS
- Collaborate with SHS President, to create a diversity, equity, and inclusion roadmap across all four schools
- Collaborate with the Director of Mission Effectiveness to lift the core values of Community, Reverence, Service and Leadership through an equity lens
- Collaborate with Marketing and Communication to develop guidelines for internal and external communications
- Developed multicultural recruitment plan to ensure onboarding and retention of diverse students, faculty, and staff
- Provide professional development opportunities for faculty and administration
- Build relationships with the Hispanic, Black, African American, Asian, and other affinity communities at SHS
- Able to engage and facilitate challenging conversations for an equitable solution.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Head Start Director – Center Based
Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Responsible to the Executive Director of 4-C and the Vice President of Early Childhood/Program Grantee for providing leadership and program management for all staff across the center based program in early childhood education
- Able to provide individual and group support for Head Start Education leads in implementing educational initiatives and coaching
- Responsible for the supervision and development of the 4-C Head Start team, and child care center directors, and staff
- Able to plan and implement comprehensive, differentiated, and sequential professional development for the Head Start team
- Responsible for the hiring and on-boarding of the Early Learning and Inclusion Specialist and Head Start Education leads
- Able to collaborate and coordinate programming with other service area leadership and initiatives
- Responsible for external community partner relationships with local school district, mental health service providers, universities, National Head Start Association, Regional Head Start Association, state agencies, and policymakers
- Responsible to Director of Finance for fiscal management by monitoring educational expenditures
- Responsible for systematically collecting and analyzing data for decision making for program improvement
- Responsible for supervising, hiring, training, and evaluation of assigned department personnel
- Responsible for overseeing building and playground renovations at four early childhood centers
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Senior Manager
Metro United Way
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Responsible to the Chief Equity Officer for providing leadership and project management focused on internal and external equity, diversity and inclusion
- Able to lead an integrated approach to community engagement and serve with authenticity
- Able to provide project management for community engagement, equity, and Black Male Achievement focused initiatives in Metro United Way strategic priorities
- Responsible for nurturing key strategic relationships and quality partnerships both locally and nationally with individuals and organizations to build trust, relevance, and deeper engagement
- Able to work closely with Chief Equity Officer and Black Male Achievement Project Director to execute and enhance tailored constituent experiences including, targeted volunteer experiences, site visits and active listening opportunities; represent Metro United Way when directed in key community initiatives related to our efforts
- Served as community engagement liaison with key external partners and with internal development staff responsible for community initiatives
- Develop, facilitate and lead the internal, cross functional, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to support organizational strategic initiatives
- Support grants management functions to provide quality oversight over grant activities and managing sub-recipient relationships
- Collaborate with VP of Human Resources to embed racial equity framework into organizational culture
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
Early Care and Education Manager
Metro United Way
01.2012 - 07.2018
- Responsible to the VP of Early Care and Education for identifying innovative ways to continuously grow a pipeline of quality childcare
- Excellence Academy Project Manager: Responsible to the VP and Director of Early Care and Education in delivering the goals and objectives of the Early Childhood Excellence Academy
- Responsible for the management and execution of the Excellence Academy early childhood program across 7 childcare centers within the Jefferson Co, Southern Indiana, and Shelby Co
- Area
- Able to work cross functionally with internal Chief Brand Officer and Director of Engagement to further the mission, vision and goals of the early childhood program
- Responsible for the management of program data and ongoing budget analysis to ensure the project is operating efficiently
- Responsible for the management of program and vendor contracts to ensure ongoing staff training and program evaluation with early childhood teachers
- Able to work collaboratively with a grant writer and donor constituents to ensure program messaging is clear to potential funders and external stakeholders
- Responsible for the coordination of annual early childhood celebration events and facilitated the execution of quarterly teacher trainings
- Experience with early childhood assessment tools (ITERS-R, ECERS-R, CLASS, and Teaching Strategies GOLD)
Assistant Treasury Management Officer and Product Specialist
Republic Bank & Trust Company
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Accountable to the Treasury Management Operations Manager for account management and project goals
- Accountable to Treasury Management officers for administrative support and product expertise
- Responsible for opening new business accounts and developing meaningful relationships
- Able to apply analytical thinking to daily critical thinking skills
- Able to work in a high-pace self- motivated atmosphere (Collaborator)
Commercial Lending Administrative Specialist
Republic Bank & Trust Company
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Responsible to the Chief Operating Officer of the Commercial Lending and Business Banking for all administrative duties
- Responsible for coordinating appointments for the Chief Operating Officer and Business Banking Manager
- Able to organize loan pipeline reports and spreadsheets for the business banking department
- Able to create commitment letters and binding contracts for large business clients
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Continuing Studies, Education
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN05.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office platforms
- Google Business platforms
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- People Management
- Performance Metrics Monitoring
Certification
- Principles & Techniques of Fundraising, Lily School of Philanthropy, 2019
- Group Facilitation, Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, 2018
Activitiesandawards
- Dance member of the Murray State Racer Girls, 1997-1999
- Liturgical Dance Instructor at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Present
- Youth Ministry Chair at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 2015-Present
- University of Louisville Early Childhood Research Center Advisory Council member, 2017-2018
- Leadership Louisville Focus Class, 2017
- Jefferson County Public Schools Advisory Council for Racial Equity member, 2018-2019
- Archdiocese of Louisville Youth & Young Adult Advisory Council member, 2019
- The Funders Network PLACES Fellow, 2019
- Catholic Charities of Louisville Board Member, 2020-2024
- Louisville Story Program Board Member, 2021-Present
- Ideal Learning Academies of Louisville Board Secretary, 2021-Present
Timeline
Vice President of Mission and Community
Sacred Heart Schools, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Director of Equity and Community
Sacred Heart Schools, Inc.
07.2021 - 01.2022
Head Start Director – Center Based
Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)
11.2019 - 05.2021
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Senior Manager
Metro United Way
07.2018 - 11.2019
Early Care and Education Manager
Metro United Way
01.2012 - 07.2018
Assistant Treasury Management Officer and Product Specialist
Republic Bank & Trust Company
01.2001 - 01.2012
Commercial Lending Administrative Specialist
Republic Bank & Trust Company
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Principles & Techniques of Fundraising, Lily School of Philanthropy, 2019
- Group Facilitation, Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, 2018
Bachelor of Arts - Continuing Studies, Education
Indiana University Southeast
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