Samantha Farah
Flint
Summary
Dynamic Community Impact Director with proven success in strategic planning, partnership building, and grant management. Demonstrated ability to secure funding and enhance community engagement through collaborative initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Impact Director
Crim Fitness Foundation
Flint
10.2019 - Current
- Drove strategic initiatives to enhance community engagement and optimize resource allocation across programs.
- Oversaw implementation of 16 grant programs, including complex federal grants like SNAP-Ed and AmeriCorps.
- Secured nearly $3 million in funding over two years through effective leadership of community service programs.
- Increased staff capacity by 30% through creation of new programs and partnerships, implementing change management strategies.
- Led diverse coalitions, co-founding Flint and Genesee Food Policy Council, fostering collaboration among 80 organizations and residents.
- Developed scalable strategies for internal processes, including marketing program implementation and evaluation.
Community Nutrition Educator
Michigan State University Extension
Flint
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Educated more than 300 SNAP eligible participants in family budgeting, physical activity, and healthy nutrition using evidence-based curricula.
- Secured partnerships with over 30 diverse organizations to implement nutrition education programs.
- Assessed community needs to tailor educational initiatives effectively.
Grants Manager
Michigan State University Extension
Flint
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Oversaw $1.8 million Michigan Department of Health and Human Services grant, achieving all objectives within two years.
- Coordinated local partners to secure contracts and direct activities of 13 staff members.
- Successfully managed project timelines and deliverables through effective team leadership.
- Ensured compliance with grant requirements while fostering partnerships for project success.
Program Coordinator
Edible Flint
Flint
05.2012 - 11.2016
- Conducted programmatic evaluation engaging 83 survey participants, 55 focus group participants, and 15 key informants to assess initiative effectiveness.
- Facilitated weekly community participatory work groups to shape and implement Edible Flint initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Michigan State University
Lansing, MI Skills
- Grant management
- Community engagement
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Project evaluation
- Non-profit management
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- Advisory Board - Flint Kids Fund, Community Foundation of Greater Flint
- Commissioner - Historic District Commission, City of Flint
- Board Treasurer - Flint Fresh Food Hub
Timeline
Community Impact Director
Crim Fitness Foundation
10.2019 - Current
Community Nutrition Educator
Michigan State University Extension
11.2018 - 11.2019
Grants Manager
Michigan State University Extension
11.2016 - 11.2018
Program Coordinator
Edible Flint
05.2012 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Arts -
Michigan State University