Serena Oberstein
Northridge,CA
Summary
Experienced C-Suite professional with a demonstrated history of working at the intersection of service provision, education, health care and access. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills. Experience driving domestic and international policy progress.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Jewish World Watch
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships and pass pass bipartisan federal policy.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Led organization through a rebranding evolution
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization''s reach and influence.
Executive Advisor
Independent Consultant
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Consult for various nonprofits on strategic growth and capacity building.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Provided expert advice, guidance and executive coaching to support specific major projects.
Chief Operating Officer
Vision To Learn
02.2015 - 02.2018
- Facilitated day-to-day operations including service delivery to 75 school districts nationwide
- Hired, trained and managed a 50-person team
- Oversaw strategic growth throughout multiple states
- Supervised launch events for new regions and major partnerships
- Secured more than $750,000 in multi-year corporate foundation grants.
Regional Director
Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Developed and implemented organizational internal narrative
- Created and implemented annual regional plan, budget, infrastructure, and protocols
- Cultivated a Regional Council
- Devised and facilitated local and national civil rights campaigns.
Finance Director
Zine for LA City Controller
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Developed campaign platform
- Facilitated day-to-day campaign operations
- Constructed and facilitated fundraising efforts.
Southwest Regional Director
J Street
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Launched J Street presence throughout five Southwestern states
- Supervised and developed organization's operations.
Policy Analyst
City of Los Angeles, Mayor
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Conducted in-depth analyses
- Consulted Mayor's office high-level staff and other City department heads.
Special Assistant to the Mayor
City of Los Angeles, Mayor
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Managed day-to-day operations in the Deputy Chief of Staff's office
- Accompanied and assisted the Mayor for all public and private events
- Liaised between the Mayor, diplomats, and community leaders.
Education
Master's in Public Administration - Public & Nonprofit Mgmt
New York University
05.2009
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA01.2002
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Leadership Development
- Government relations
- Public Speaking
Public Service
- Los Angeles City Ethics Commission, President, Los Angeles, CA, 08/01/18, 11/30/18
- Los Angeles City Ethics Commission, Vice President, Los Angeles, CA, 07/01/15, 08/31/18
- Los Angeles City Ethics Commission, Commissioner, Los Angeles, CA, 10/01/14, 11/30/18
- Truman Securities Fellowship, Fellow, 01/01/11, Present
- AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps, Corps member, 09/01/03, 09/30/04
Timeline
Executive Director
Jewish World Watch
08.2020 - 01.2024
Executive Advisor
Independent Consultant
03.2018 - 08.2020
Chief Operating Officer
Vision To Learn
02.2015 - 02.2018
Regional Director
Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice
06.2013 - 01.2015
Finance Director
Zine for LA City Controller
01.2012 - 05.2013
Southwest Regional Director
J Street
06.2010 - 01.2012
Policy Analyst
City of Los Angeles, Mayor
08.2009 - 06.2010
Special Assistant to the Mayor
City of Los Angeles, Mayor
06.2006 - 06.2007
Master's in Public Administration - Public & Nonprofit Mgmt
New York University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
University of California, San Diego
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