Ravi Maharajh
Belle Mead,USA
Summary
Dynamic executive with 20 years in nonprofit management and strategic communications. Expertise in building collaborative relationships with governing boards and multidisciplinary teams to achieve measurable results. Proven ability to oversee large-scale educational initiatives and strengthen organizational governance while promoting transparency and engagement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Events Coordinator
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)
01.2023 - Current
- Led strategic planning and execution for MINT's international Week of Events, including Training of New Trainers (TNT), Pre-Forum, Forum, Public Event, and year-round online educational programming, enhancing participant engagement and organizational visibility.
- Oversee budgets, registration systems, continuing education, sponsorships, contract negotiations, logistics, vendor management, and participant experience.
- Partner directly with the Board of Directors, Treasurer, committees, volunteers, contractors, staff, and international members to advance organizational priorities.
- Developed strategic recommendations that improved governance, streamlined operational systems, and increased member engagement, contributing to financial sustainability and effective communications.
- Represent MINT with global partners while supporting organizational growth and long-term strategic success.
Director of Marketing & Communications
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
01.2019 - Current
- Advised executive leadership on organizational strategy to enhance communications, branding, public engagement, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Led integrated marketing and media relations, modernized website, and managed digital communications, executive messaging, and reputation.
- Partner across executive, clinical, academic, and operational leadership to implement strategic priorities supporting organizational growth.
- Build strategic partnerships with healthcare organizations, universities, community agencies, and government stakeholders.
- Built strategic partnerships with healthcare organizations, universities, community agencies, and government stakeholders to advance organizational objectives.
Organizational Consultant
Haven Youth Shelter
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Redesigned leadership structures, strengthened policies and procedures, supported executive recruitment, and improved organizational communications during organizational transition for Interim Executive Director.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance service delivery at Haven Youth Shelter.
- Facilitated workshops to improve staff collaboration and communication skills.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in youth support services.
Progressive Leadership Roles
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
01.2001 - 01.2019
- Held progressively responsible leadership roles such as program manager, clinical supervisor, training & consultation specialist, mental health clinician, child & family crisis clinician, program coordinator, and habilitation counselor.
- Executed daily tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Proposed creative strategies to improve team effectiveness and results.
- Collaborated effectively with a diverse team to achieve goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
Education
Ed.S. - Marriage & Family Therapy
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05-2003
M.A. - Psychological Studies
Seton Hall University
Miami, FL05-2003
B.A. - Psychology / Sports Medicine
University of Miami, Florida
Miami, FL05-1999
Skills
- Event Planning
- Event Coordination
- Event Promotion
- Event Branding
- Vendor Management
- Sponsorship Management
- Fundraising Strategy
- Budget Management
- Project Management
- Operational Excellence
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Audience Engagement
- Volunteer Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Performance Management
- Strategic Planning
- International Partnerships
- Supplier Coordination
EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS
- Executive leader for university-wide communications, branding, digital strategy, and organizational initiatives at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
- Operational leader for the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), supporting an international nonprofit serving more than 1,800 members in 40+ countries.
- Manage operational budgets exceeding $1 million while aligning financial stewardship with organizational priorities at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
- Partner directly with Boards, executive committees, volunteers, universities, healthcare systems, government agencies, and international stakeholders.
- Lead international events including MINT's Training of New Trainers (TNT), Pre-Forum, Forum and Public Event, along with continuing education, sponsorships, and year-round educational on-line programming.
- Negotiate complex international hotel, venue, audiovisual, and vendor agreements supporting global nonprofit operations.
- Lead strategic initiatives that strengthen governance, member engagement, operational systems, communications, and organizational sustainability.
LEADERSHIP, LICENSURE & RECOGNITION
- New Jersey Healthcare Executive Leadership Academy Fellow
- Leadership roles with the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), Rutgers Diversity Leadership Council, Rutgers Non-Faculty Racial Equity Group, and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor (New Jersey)
- Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
Timeline
Events Coordinator
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)
01.2023 - Current
Organizational Consultant
Haven Youth Shelter
01.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Marketing & Communications
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
01.2019 - Current
Progressive Leadership Roles
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
01.2001 - 01.2019
Ed.S. - Marriage & Family Therapy
Seton Hall University
M.A. - Psychological Studies
Seton Hall University
B.A. - Psychology / Sports Medicine
University of Miami, Florida