Sokthea Phay
Long Beach,United States
Summary
Dynamically collaborative and adaptive leader living in the empathy, compassion, and justice quadrant, transcending transformative work and overcoming adversity and challenges to effectively adapt and collaborate with any complex environment and system. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Operations Director
YMCA Of Greater Long
01.2014 - Current
- Developed and executed association strategies, approaches, and framework to implement successful program and service operations for New American Welcome Center and Community Development YMCA of Greater Long Beach to meet needs of diverse immigrant and low-income youth and families through direct immigration services, case management, community partnerships, and bridge-building projects and activities.
- Supported innovation of high-quality Youth Development and Civic Engagement framework that supports community-based services and resource allocation within association.
- Took successful lead in implementing Youth-led Solutions on Climate Action, Youth Unity Project, Civic Health Equity, Youth Mental Health, and Youth Workforce Development projects under YMCA Youth Institute Program and association.
- Established and strengthened relationships with local Y branches, nonprofits, businesses, and governmental partners throughout Long Beach and County of Los Angeles.
- Oversaw implementation of approaches that support association's youth development and civic engagement priorities through diversity, equity, inclusion, and global work.
- Provided technical youth development, civic engagement assistance to association Youth and Government Program, and staff multicultural capacity development.
- Supported Y-USA and external consulting partners to develop Family and Community Stability Project Framework and Strategies and provide technical assistance to two local YMCA associations in implementing Family and Community Stability Project.
- Developed and strengthen relationships with donors and partners.
- Wrote grant proposals and prepare budget and narrative reports.
- Conducted program appraisals, evaluations, and research.
- Developed fundraising strategies for annual campaigns and special events.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Founding Senior Program Director
National YMCA Of Cambodia
01.2008 - 10.2013
- Created and executed program frameworks, operations, and service delivery strategies for National YMCA of Cambodia.
- Provided executive leadership in successful program leadership and monitoring to Cambodian Street Children and Youth Development Programs.
- Created vocational training curriculum, civic empowerment, and child protection policy for Cambodian Street Children and Youth program.
- Created informal education curriculum and pathways to integrate over 7000 street children and youth into formal higher education and youth workforce.
- Created and executed community youth organizing and advocacy strategies.
- Developed communications and advocacy material for coalition, including newsletters, reports, promotional materials, and talking points.
- Developed capacity development training programs for staff, volunteers, boards, and community members.
- Supervised staff, interns, and volunteers.
- Represented YMCA of Cambodia at local, national, and global meetings, conferences, and events.
- Developed and strengthen relationships with donors and community partners.
- Wrote grant proposals and prepare budget and narrative reports.
- Conducted many program appraisals, evaluations, and research.
- Developed fundraising strategies, campaigns, and special events.
Program Advisor
YMCA of Zambia
05.2011 - 11.2011
- Provided consultancy and technical assistance to Street Children and Youth Program at National YMCA of Zambia.
- Provided technical assistance on community youth organizing and civic engagement.
- Provided technical assistance on communications and advocacy material for advocacy coalition, including newsletters, reports, promotional materials, and talking points.
- Provided project management training to staff and volunteers.
- Provided technical assistance on grant proposals, budgeting, narrative reports, and program evaluation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English, a Foreign Language
Extra-curricular activities Leader Certification, YMCA Emerging Global Leadership - undefined
Master of Arts - non-profit leadership and management
Antioch University
06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
Norton University
06.2010
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Collaborative teamwork
- Adaptive leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Fundraising and grant writing
- Public speaking and relations
- Character development
- Youth development and social entrepreneurship
- Civic engagement & empowerment
- Community organizing and advocacy
- Empathy and compassion
- Research and information technology
Accomplishments
1- 2019 Cause-Driven Warrior Award by the YMCA of Greater Long Beach
2- U.S.A Flag-bearer at the YMCA 175
3- Recognized as one of the 23 Young People Leading Resilient Recovery in the Decade of Action by the United Nations: https://www.un.org/youthenvoy/meet-23-young-people-leading-resilient-recovery-in-the-decade-of-action-sokthea/.
Certification
1- National YMCA Emerging Global Leader Institute (EGLI)
2- Nationally Certified Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Languages
Khmer
Native or Bilingual
References:
1- Les Peters, Executive Director, YMCA of Greater Long Beach-Community Development YMCA,
+1 562 230-4302
Les.Peters@lbymca.org
2- Nico Gourdet, Senior Director, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,
YMCA OF THE USA
+1 773 540-1388
Nico.gourdet@ymca.net
3- Mike Van Haelewyn, Senior Director, Diversity, Inclusion and Global Strategic Advancement,
YMCA OF THE USA
+1 312 497-1894
Mike.vanhaelewyn@ymca.net
4- Dr. Tasha Franklin Johnson, PhD, Senior Director, Equity in Youth Development Network Experience,
YMCA OF THE USA
312 419-8802
Tasha.Johnson@YMCA.NET
Timeline
Community Operations Director
YMCA Of Greater Long
01.2014 - Current
Program Advisor
YMCA of Zambia
05.2011 - 11.2011
Founding Senior Program Director
National YMCA Of Cambodia
01.2008 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English, a Foreign Language
Extra-curricular activities Leader Certification, YMCA Emerging Global Leadership - undefined
Master of Arts - non-profit leadership and management
Antioch University
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
Norton University
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