Rosha Nix-Ford

• Governed mission alignment, policy oversight, and long-term organizational priorities.
• Reviewed financial reports, budgets, and program outcomes to guide stewardship decisions.
• Advised executive leadership on strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
• Evaluated program effectiveness to strengthen service delivery and resource allocation.
• Participated in board meetings, committee work, and governance discussions with consistency.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to advance outreach, advocacy, and mission impact.
• Approved organizational plans, ensuring compliance, accountability, and sustainable growth.
• Prepared and presented reports to inform board on organizational progress and goals.
• Drove strategic planning efforts to align with company vision and long-term objectives.
• Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.

• Directed strategic planning initiatives aligning division priorities with university mission and accreditation standards.
• Oversaw budget development, forecasting, and resource allocation to support academic and operational goals.
• Coordinated cross-functional leadership teams to improve institutional policies and decision-making processes.
• Managed compliance efforts supporting regulatory requirements, audits, and governance expectations.
• Cultivated strong relationships with small farmers, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
• Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
• Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
• Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
• Secured commercial contracts for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.

• Advised leadership on operational improvements, supporting better workflow coordination and decision-making.
• Evaluated farm processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Developed process recommendations aligned with production goals, labor needs, and resource availability.
• Collaborated with teams to improve consistency across planning, operations, and execution.
• Guided staff on best practices for task completion, communication, and accountability.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
• Enhanced communication among team members to foster collaborative and supportive work environment.

Advanced Diploma