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Rebecca Mahoney Langan, MSW

Rebecca Mahoney Langan, MSW

Evanston,IL

Summary

Sharp and focused professional offering several years of expertise in leadership, and public sector growth. Highly committed to continuous learning and skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Dedicated to supporting inclusive solutions, designed to uplift and support every voice.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Langan & Associates, LLC.
Evanston, Illinois
07.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with non-profit leaders to develop strategic plans for elected official outreach and engagement, increasing public awareness and boosting revenue generation.
  • Implemented 1:1 portfolio development approaches aimed at supporting organizations in maximizing their workforce potential and crafting long-term plans.

Director of Government Relations & External Affairs

Youth Guidance
Chicago, Illinois
01.2017 - 02.2024
  • Successfully increased braided programming revenue by advancing more than $30MM in public funding during a period of five years.
  • Built effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, including those from different sectors.
  • Extensive experience in policy, advocacy, public affairs, and government relations.
  • Provided leadership to a team of communications and grant-making professionals.
  • Demonstrated dynamic leadership in driving cross-functional initiatives for program implementation, strategic messaging, and data communications fostering innovation and collaboration among sector partners.
  • Facilitated liaisons between University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Chapin Hall and government organizations such as City of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois General Assembly and Congressional Offices.
  • Proactive subject-matter expert experienced in developing a wide range of impactful communication materials, including media advisories, speeches, testimonies, fact sheets, quarterly reports, stewardship profiles, and one-pagers.
  • Offered extensive knowledge and guidance as a media coach for programmatic talent, contributing to the enhancement of strategic communications.
  • Identified and pursued various city, state, and federal funding opportunities, successfully securing ad hoc grants.
  • Direct 1:1 engagement with elected officials and dignitaries at the federal, state, county, and city levels, bringing together the voices of program participants, program leaders, and young people to have direct and authentic dialogue, in service of the mission.
  • Managed a sustainable public and private sector portfolio, securing new six- and seven-figure multi-year awards from Chicagoland corporate and foundation grant-makers and public sector budgets.
  • Developed a Board of Directors Government Affairs Task Force, designed to advance public sector growth to align with strategic priorities and scaling objectives.
  • Co-developed a youth council in partnership with programmatic leadership to advance the State of Illinois' seven-figure appropriation request, while increasing visibility and key messaging.
  • Directed multi-year public-facing engagements with elected and appointed officials to build and expand programmatic impact, in service of the public good.
  • Hired, trained, and mentored a team of public and private portfolio managers, corporate engagement leaders, front-line fundraisers, and Raiser's Edge administrators.
  • Collaborated and managed year-over-year partnership with contracted lobbying firm.

External Affairs Policy Associate

Children's Home + Aid
Chicago, Illinois
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Strengthened alliances with federal and state elected officials.
  • Efficiently strategized and managed the organization of the annual advocacy day in Springfield, Illinois.
  • Facilitated advocacy meetings with Chicago Aldermen and Illinois State Representatives to foster stronger community partnerships.
  • Oversaw end-to-end development of the agency's annual report highlighting revenues exceeding $ 48MM on a state level.
  • Researched and drafted child welfare worker legislation and testimony to amend the criminal code of 1961 in partnership with legislative sponsors.
  • Developed an informative and visually engaging PowerPoint presentation by integrating internal assessment data for strategic five-year plan.
  • Facilitated the ability for users to track lawmaker contacts by transferring data to Raiser's Edge database.

Community Diagnostic Interviewer Master of Social Work Field Placement

Northwestern University Juvenile Project
Chicago, Illinois
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Effectively conducted 1:1 participant interviews to gauge the risk and identify concerns of high-risk population while administering diagnostic tools; an important role played as a clinical and community-based interviewer.
  • Conducted HIV/STI testing and facilitated counseling sessions in a comfortable home setting.

Longitudinal Tracking Supervisor

Northwestern University Juvenile Project
Chicago, Illinois
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Led and administered tracking activities of longitudinal study with over 1,500 participants.
  • Supervised a team of seven staff on daily basis to locate youth participants, schedule community-based interviews and complete field assignments.
  • Collaborated with state and federal jails and institutions in scheduling clinical interviews required for ongoing data collection.
  • Recruited and onboarded new hires, enhancing team's expertise; mentored employees by conducting performance evaluations alongside offering constructive feedback for growth; enforced behavioral policies with corrective action.

Intact Family Case Manager & Team Leader - Child Welfare Specialist IV

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
Oak Park, Illinois
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Managed team and spearheaded an avant-garde federal pilot program to revolutionize home-based services in Cook County.
  • Delivered timely intervention in cases involving chronic substance abuse and domestic violence that helped mitigate instances of child neglect.
  • Applied creative thinking to address crucial decisions related to young individuals dealing with complex trauma and generational poverty.
  • Formulated multidisciplinary treatment recommendations and provided service planning.
  • Collaborated closely with various stakeholders including liaisons from the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services, teachers from Chicago Public Schools, as well as social workers and therapists within the school system.
  • Handled the role of satellite liaison for a child welfare agency situated in Haymarket Center, fostering efficient communication with The Women's Treatment Center and substance abuse facilities.
  • Educated and supported a team of five specialists in the implementation of strategies for family outreach and intervention.
  • Conducted home visits to assess the safety and stability of family members.

Mental Health Professional – Residential Female Youth

Maryville Academy
Des Plaines , Illinois
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Crafted comprehensive quarterly documentation including progress reports, case plans, and social assessments for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
  • Provided legal advocacy for wards of the State during court proceedings and hearings.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to evaluate strengths and needs in collaboration with collateral liaisons and custodial caregivers.
  • Provided day-to-day direct service and crisis intervention to young individuals exposed to acute and complex trauma.

Education

Master of Social Work - Leadership and Development

Loyola University
Chicago, Illinois
01.2009

Bachelor of Arts - English and Philosophy

Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
01.1996

Skills

LEADERSHIP

  • Equity-Focused Leadership
  • Community and Coalition Partner
  • Authentic Mentor
  • Financial Strategist
  • Collaborator
  • Board Governance

ADVOCACY

  • Experienced Lobbyist
  • Strategic Relationship Management
  • Government Relations
  • Public Affairs Strategy Development
  • Public Sector Expansion
  • Youth and Partner Engagement

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

  • Targeted Media Outreach
  • Persuasive Speech Writing
  • Expertise in Testimony Drafting
  • Concise Fact-Sheet Development
  • Stewardship Profile Development
  • Engaging Presentation Skills

About

Gen X mom of three adolescents and spirited dog lover to two rescues, Habitat for Humanity Volunteer, Unity School Board President, District 65 Fifth Ward Referendum Campaign Co-Leader, Girls Basketball Coach, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Arts School, District 65 Community Schools Committee, Women’s Softball General Manager, Art and Fashion Lover, Daughter of a Poet, Music is Everything.

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Principal

Langan & Associates, LLC.
07.2024 - Current

Director of Government Relations & External Affairs

Youth Guidance
01.2017 - 02.2024

External Affairs Policy Associate

Children's Home + Aid
01.2008 - 01.2011

Community Diagnostic Interviewer Master of Social Work Field Placement

Northwestern University Juvenile Project
01.2007 - 01.2008

Longitudinal Tracking Supervisor

Northwestern University Juvenile Project
01.2002 - 01.2005

Intact Family Case Manager & Team Leader - Child Welfare Specialist IV

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
01.1998 - 01.2002

Mental Health Professional – Residential Female Youth

Maryville Academy
01.1996 - 01.1998

Master of Social Work - Leadership and Development

Loyola University

Bachelor of Arts - English and Philosophy

Purdue University

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