Sangeetha Rayapati
Connector. Strategist. Transformer.
Moline,IL
Summary
Talented leader with accomplished career in public service and higher education. Manager with a team-oriented style and a history of accomplishing challenging objectives under tight deadlines, well-versed in program management, budget planning, and public relations. Enthusiastic about applying expertise toward mission-driven work.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Mayor of Moline, Illinois
City Of Moline, IL
2021.04 - Current
- Allocate $144 million budget to services, staffing, and economic development.
- Create policies and programs to improve lives of 43,000 residents, specifically economic opportunity and workforce programs.
- Rebuild staffing levels of 4 directors, city administrator, and police and fire departments.
- Align 20 boards and commissions with strategic plan and city services.
- Represent city interests at local, state, and federal levels with C-suite, legislative, content experts, and media.
Professor of Music
Augustana College
2001.09 - Current
- Develop and deliver curricula in 1 major, 2 minors, and general education for a campus of 2500 students.
- Lead division in strategic planning and recruitment of more than 60 students per year, supervision of 8 faculty per year, and represent division on search committees and with the Board of Trustees.
- Authored 2 books and presented 3 times internationally, and over 10 times nationally.
- Advised students through curricula and into post-graduate jobs and education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, INBachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, INMaster of Music - Vocal Performance
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MNDoctor of Musical Arts - Vocal Performance
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MNSkills
Organizational Leadership
Program Management
Stakeholder Collaboration
Media Relations
Community Relations
Research and Communications
Cultural Awareness
Relationship Building
Fundraising
Related Experience
- 2023 Edgar Fellow
- 2023 Inaugural Lutheran Summer Music Academy and Festival Alumni Award recipient
- 2022-23 Augustana Prison Education Program faculty
- 2021 YWCA Race Against Racism Award recipient
- 2020 graduate of the Illinois Women in Leadership Training Academy
- President and Vice President, Moline-Coal Valley School Board 2017-21
- Arrowhead Ranch Board Member 2017-18
- 2017- Graduate of the inaugural Augustana College Faculty Leadership Academy
- LULAC Council 5285 and Rock Island County NAACP member
- Board member for Visit Quad Cities, Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance, Quad Cities Health Initiative, Moline Community Development Corporation, Bi-State Regional Commission
- former nurse at University Good Samaritan Center, Minneapolis, MN, Huntington's Disease Unit
Timeline
Mayor of Moline, Illinois
City Of Moline, IL
2021.04 - Current
Professor of Music
Augustana College
2001.09 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Valparaiso University
Master of Music - Vocal Performance
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Doctor of Musical Arts - Vocal Performance
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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