Rachel Duplessis
Ruther Glen,VA
Summary
Seasoned Special Needs Homeless Assistance Specialist with a proven track record at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Expert in grant management and community development, demonstrating exceptional collaboration skills and financial oversight. Achieved significant advancements in nationwide programs aimed at ending youth homelessness, leveraging both research acumen and mentoring capabilities to guide cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Homeless Assistance Specialist
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC
01.2017 - Current
- Managed grants in Continuum of Care Program and Special NOFO Unsheltered and Rural Set Aside.
- Expertise in grants management from pre-award to closeout. Responsibility for grant management program planning, implementation, and management.
- Assist with the processing of award actions, progress reports, developing special award conditions, and ensuring that the grant agreement deadline is met.
- Assess the financial condition, integrity of the business, capability, and capacity of the applicant to manage Federal funds. Helping Field Office Representative with cost/price analyses, modifying/amending applications, and closing awards.
- Develops and prepares technical assistance for grantees and providers based on the identified needs.
- Provide written and oral responses to inquiries from Congress, state and local officials, non-profit organizations, and citizens.
- Make recommendations to key stakeholders and employees regarding policies, processes, and timelines for successful grant execution.
- Guidance is provided in the areas of negotiation, preparation, and administration through the interpretation of regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives.
Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Associate
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC
01.2017 - Current
- Assure that communities that have been awarded in nationwide competitions demonstrate the capacity to develop a coordinated community plan that prevents and ends youth homelessness.
- Help the awarded communities implement comprehensive coordinated entry processes, innovative cross-sector initiatives aimed at ending youth homelessness.
- A plan, structure, and implementation for an integrated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness is provided as well as guidance in structuring the project to adhere to Continuum of Cares guidelines.
- Ensure that the HUD Principles and USICH Youth Framework are incorporated into the planning and implementation process.
- The overseas grant application is submitted to grants.gov for consideration for community awards.
- Supports HUD.gov's Youth Homelessness Demonstration and HUD Exchange's Ask-A-Question service for external clients.
- Coordinate with contractors to provide nationwide technical assistance.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Strayer University
Richmond, VASkills
Grant Reviewer
Grant Management
Management and Oversight to Grantees
Guidance and Negotiation
Collaboration with Federal Partners
Community Development
Financial Reporting
Risk Analysis
Research
Vendor Relations
Coaching and Mentoring
Timeline
Special Needs Homeless Assistance Specialist
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
01.2017 - Current
Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Associate
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
01.2017 - Current
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Strayer University
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