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NATASHA M. PERKINS

Denver

Summary

Mission-driven nonprofit professional with over 6 years of experience in youth development, volunteer management, and program leadership. Demonstrated success in coordinating large-scale events, cultivating youth leadership opportunities, and driving cross-functional collaboration.I am skilled in developing inclusive, engaging experiences for diverse youth populations, building strategic partnerships, and implementing initiatives that amplify youth voice. Passionate about empowering young people to lead, design, and shape programming in alignment with organizational values.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Girls on the Run of the Rockies
Denver
01.2025 - Current
  • Deliver in-person training presentations for 400+ new volunteer coaches annually, clearly communicating Girls on the Run's mission, policies, and expectations while modeling effective coaching practices and leading interactive group exercises
  • Manage backend operations for coach onboarding through the Girls on the Run Learning Academy (GLA), including scheduling sessions, monitoring online training completion, and troubleshooting login and access issues to ensure a smooth user experience
  • Draft and send weekly Coach communications (600 contacts) on curriculum, parent messaging, and race logistics
  • Recruit and onboard new program sites within underserved and priority communities, contributing to 30% program growth over 7 seasons
  • Led recruitment and engagement of a 30-member Young Professionals Board, cultivating member involvement through consistent communication and strategic alignment with organizational priorities
  • Supported the Young Professionals Board in meeting its $25,000 annual fundraising goal through peer-led campaigns and signature events, including a community-based pickleball fundraiser
  • Supported the execution of a twice-yearly 5K event with 9,000 participants annually, helping strengthen community engagement and brand visibility while contributing to fundraising and sponsorship impact

Program Coordinator

Girls on the Run of the Rockies
Denver
03.2022 - 12.2024
  • Lead end-to-end program delivery across 75 active school sites, ensuring consistent implementation of Girls on the Run curriculum and a high-quality, empowering experience for all participants
  • Build and sustain collaborative relationships with site coordinators, volunteer coaches, and school/community partners
  • Oversee inventory, ordering, and distribution of all curriculum materials, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to more than 5,000 girls annually
  • Brought in 25 corporate groups to complete 120 hours of volunteer work in the office; organized and delegated in-office volunteer tasks to meet program needs

Business Service Coordinator, The Sentry Newspaper

University of Colorado Denver
Denver
08.2019 - 03.2022
  • Hired and supervised 40 student employees (editorial staff, writers, photographers, illustrators) for the university's student-run newspaper; evaluated editorial staff and provided growth-focused feedback
  • Coordinated training and on-going staff development with a focus on journalism best practices, leadership and professional skills, diversity and inclusion, and holistic thinking
  • Managed organization's budget of $140,000, advertising sales, purchasing, and webpage
  • Advised SGA's Finance and Funding Committee by reviewing student funding presentations and requests

Human Resources Coordinator, Student Life & Campus Community

University of Colorado Denver
Denver
08.2019 - 03.2022
  • Managed onboarding process and bi-weekly payroll for 100 student employees
  • Planned and executed department-sponsored events, including the Student Awards Banquet, Student Employee Leadership Retreat, Student Organization Officer Training, and New Student Orientation
  • Collaborated with CU Denver students, faculty, staff, and student media partners at Metropolitan State University and the Community College of Denver to create print, video, and web content

English Language Assistant

Junta de Andalucía
Estepa
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Taught English language lessons to Spanish students (5-15 years old); led skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading, and listening; conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs

Medical Assistant

GI Care for Kids
Atlanta
06.2014 - 08.2016
  • Processed patient vitals and medical histories; prepared patients for upcoming procedures
  • Assisted during endoscopic procedures; obtained and processed biopsies

Education

Masters of Public Administration - Nonprofit Management

University of Colorado Denver
Denver, Colorado
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in Spanish

Presbyterian College
Clinton, South Carolina
05.2017

Skills

  • Bilingual: Spanish
  • Youth Development & Engagement
  • Volunteer Management & Training
  • Program Development & Delivery
  • Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Public Speaking & Facilitation
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Event Planning & Logistics
  • Relationship Building
  • Fundraising & Board Support
  • Google Suite Microsoft Suite Canva Cornerstone SharePoint Zoom Excel/Google Sheets

Timeline

Program Manager

Girls on the Run of the Rockies
01.2025 - Current

Program Coordinator

Girls on the Run of the Rockies
03.2022 - 12.2024

Business Service Coordinator, The Sentry Newspaper

University of Colorado Denver
08.2019 - 03.2022

Human Resources Coordinator, Student Life & Campus Community

University of Colorado Denver
08.2019 - 03.2022

English Language Assistant

Junta de Andalucía
09.2017 - 05.2018

Medical Assistant

GI Care for Kids
06.2014 - 08.2016

Masters of Public Administration - Nonprofit Management

University of Colorado Denver

Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in Spanish

Presbyterian College

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