Talli Dolge is a National Strategic and Executive Consultant specializing in mental health and wellness initiatives, leadership coaching, giving, and programming. She is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Workplace LLC, where she specializes in building new strategies and initiatives surrounding mental health and wellness for national foundations, organizations, and corporations. Through her company, A Mindful Workplace LLC, she continues to provide guidance and support to organizations striving to make mental health and wellness a priority.
Work History
National Strategic and Executive Consultant
Mindful Workplace LLC
Specializing in mental health and wellness initiatives, leadership coaching, giving, and programming.
Founder and CEO
Mindful Workplace LLC
Building new strategies and initiatives surrounding mental health and wellness for national foundations, organizations, and corporations.
Founder and Creator
Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative
Developing innovative and sustainable programs that address communities' mental health needs nationwide.
Senior Strategic Advisor
Influencing and shaping mental health initiatives and policies nationally.
Pivotal Leadership
San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative
Creating a groundbreaking program that brings comprehensive mental wellness services into school districts.
Mental Health Contributor
KSAT-12
Sharing expertise through various interviews and town halls.
Advocate and National Speaker
Speaking on the subjects of mental health, resilience, trauma, and building mentally healthy communities.
CEO and Executive Leadership Roles
Jewish Family Service of San Antonio, the Witte Museum, and Walt Disney World
Equipped with valuable executive and leadership insights and expertise.
Education
B.S. Degree - Drama Therapy
SUNY Brockport
M.S. - Education and School/Community Counseling
SUNY Brockport
Publications
Featured in the SA Lights section of the SA Express News in 2022
Awards
2022 Distinguished Speaker for SA Health Cell
Timeline
National Strategic and Executive Consultant
Mindful Workplace LLC
Founder and CEO
Mindful Workplace LLC
Founder and Creator
Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative
Senior Strategic Advisor
Pivotal Leadership
San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative
Mental Health Contributor
KSAT-12
Advocate and National Speaker
CEO and Executive Leadership Roles
Jewish Family Service of San Antonio, the Witte Museum, and Walt Disney World
Strategic Consultant – National Programs at Tamayouz Business Services | Assigned to SDAIA – NDMOStrategic Consultant – National Programs at Tamayouz Business Services | Assigned to SDAIA – NDMO
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<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
Executive Strategic Business Consultant / Company Turnaround Specialist / Business Rescue Practitioner at Dynamic ObjektivExecutive Strategic Business Consultant / Company Turnaround Specialist / Business Rescue Practitioner at Dynamic Objektiv