Shannon Sullivan
Mahopac,NY
Summary
Dynamic Youth Development professional with extensive experience in program development and management at YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester. Proven track record in strategic leadership fostering community relationships and empowering youth through innovative programming and effective team collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Teen & Camp Services
YMCA Of Central & Northern Westchester
Putnam Valley, NY
04.2018 - Current
- Primary function of role is to develop programming for day camp and teen programmings running offered by the YMCA to help meet the mission of the organization.
- In Day Camp; work to develop all aspects of camp including; day to day camp programs, theme weeks, specialty camp wide activities, trip programs, and camper leadership development programs for 400+ campers each summer. Work with community partners to provide a diverse experience for all children and teens through the programs.
- Recruit, supervise, train and help develop part-time summer staff.
- Develop, manage, and monitor camp budget of $1.5 million per year and perform cost-benefit analysis at end of each fiscal year.
- Ensure compliance with Office of Children and Family Services and Department of Health regulations for all programs
- Advise Nationally Recognized Teen Programs; Serve as a member of the North East Leaders School Staff and management team member for regional Teen Leader retreats. Oversee Youth and Government program teaching teens about civic-engagement and how to become active members of their democracy. Create diverse teen programs which meet the needs of the teens currently being served.
- Grew our Youth & Government program from 40 to 95 in the span of 4 years. Grew our Teen Leaders program 20% annually since 2019
- Support and attend Y of the USA National Teen Initiatives that further develops their leadership skills such as; the Conference on National Affairs and YMCA Change Makers Program
- Serve on the Y of the USA Teen Thought Leader Cohort with a select number of exceptional Y professionals from across the country
- Work as part of a team to create strategic plan and vision for the association.
- Develop new and maintain community relationships in order to increase out presence and impact in local community.
Prevention Educator
Hope's Door Ny
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Deliver evidence-based teen dating violence prevention curriculum to both high school and middle school students in Westchester County
- Facilitated peer leadership after school clubs in Westchester County high schools that build upon knowledge in lessons and encourage students to be leaders in their community on topic of teen dating abuse
- Ran outreach tabling events in schools around Westchester County to inform students of services and provide them with information in fun, interactive and quick way
- Increased school engagement by 75%
- Worked with colleague in order to execute non-profit related fundraising events and other agency needs
Education
MBA - Nonprofit Management
Springfield College
Springfield, MA08-2022
Master of Science - Public Health
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05-2015
Skills
- 2025 Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year Recipient
- 2024 North East YMCA Camp Conference Rising Star Award Recipient
- 2023 914 Inc Wunderkind Award Recipient
- 2023 Business Council of Westchester StarPower Graduate
- Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Board Chair
- Putnam County Youth Bureau Board Member
- Hudson Valley Leisure Association Board Member
Certification
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- Certified CPR & First Aide Trainer
Timeline
Director of Teen & Camp Services
YMCA Of Central & Northern Westchester
04.2018 - Current
Prevention Educator
Hope's Door Ny
12.2016 - 03.2018
MBA - Nonprofit Management
Springfield College
Master of Science - Public Health
New York Medical College
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
Towson University