An earnest, high integrity, relationship builder, and goal driven leader. Fosters collaboration among organizations to achieve common goals and a proven change agent with a demonstrated ability of building strong and effective partnerships. Experienced in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance any organizational brand.
Essential Functions
As Executive Director, I am responsible for the effective management of the agency, operating within an approved budget on a sound financial basis. Planning, directing, implementing and achieving organizational goals associated with policies of the Board of Directors. Acting as a liaison to funders, and the community at large; I provided oversight of Board approved strategic and financial plans. I lead, managed, supervised and/or delegate all administrative aspects of UMADAOP, including operations, business planning, staff management, benefits programs, budget and finance activity, information technology, facility maintenance and general administrative services.
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Supports employee volunteer programming and fundraising campaigns through creation of written and visual content, strategy setting, and compliance guidance.
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Engagement Manager (Contract) | 06/2021 - 02/2022
Multiethnic Advocates For Cultural Competence, Inc – Columbus, OH
Description: MACC's mission is to transform current systems by implementing cultural competence concepts and tools into policies and programs across systems, organizations and businesses. MACC's Vision is for diverse populations to achieve equitable outcomes.
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Director of Operations (Region 5) | 08/2018 - 08/2020
Coalition Of Black Trade Unionists – Cincinnati, OH
Description: The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists is a nonprofit organization of African American trade union members affiliated with the AFL-CIO. Campaign Development & General Management Single point of contact to community partners.
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is one of the oldest and most distinguished pediatric hospitals in the United States. Ranked in U.S. News & World Report's list of "Best Children's Hospitals" in 2021-22. Worked in dual HR/Marketing Communications role focused on enhancing corporate community engagement, and partnerships.
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Workforce & Pipeline Development
The Community Builders is a leading nonprofit real estate developer that owns or manages more than 11,000 quality apartments. The Community Builders' business, infrastructure and community program investments help make neighborhoods work for people of all incomes.
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Played important role in creation and marketing of Mayor's agenda; management of various mayoral programs and projects, policy advisement, in addition to interfacing with broader public.
Skills & Specialties: A professional background that reflects over fifteen years of experience in Public Relations, Marketing & Communications, and Community Engagement. Specialties include: Event planning, government relations, community outreach, opportunity recognition, public speaking/presentations, program development, program management, fundraising, and strategic planning.
Accomplishments | Awards Received:
Urban League of Greater SW Ohio
Hamilton County Community Action Agency
Prevention First!
Position: Board of Directors, Member
Description: PreventionFIRST!, formerly the Coalition for a Drug-Free Greater Cincinnati, was founded in 1996 by now Senator Rob Portman, Ohio First Lady Emeritus Hope Taft, Rev. Dr. Damon Lynch, and Former P&G Chairman John Pepper as a comprehensive effort to address youth substance abuse. The Coalition serves the population of the tri-state region where Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky converge.
Date: Appointed 7-1-2024
U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
Position: Advisory Council Member
Description: The USGLC’s National Advisory Council brings together distinguished leaders including former Cabinet officials, members of Congress, and every living Secretary of State. The National Security Advisory Council includes more than 200 retired three- and four-star generals and admirals among its ranks.
Date: 2020 - Present
NAACP of Greater Cincinnati
Member, Board of Directors (Executive Committee)
2014 - Present
Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity Inc.
Delta Gamma Lambda, Cincinnati Graduate Chapter
Member, Present