Tara Hormell
Experienced Non-Profit Executive
Orlando,Florida
Summary
Positioned for impact, results-driven human services senior executive who offers 20+ years of experience in leading teams to high financial performance and quality operational outcomes, serving more than 80,000 clients annually and representing more than $90 million in revenue. Exceptional influencer with prove track record of strategic relationships, resulting in double digit program expansion and growth. Hold expertise in leading diverse teams across multiple human service sectors, with managerial accountability for 900+ employees. Nationally recognized subject matter expert in the Community Partnership School model, successfully growing the model from one to 37 across Florida.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President of Operations
Children's Home Society
Florida
01.2018 - Current
- Led up to 900 team members across diverse human service programming, including behavioral health, early childhood development, child welfare, and community partnership schools.
- Lead and support 57 teams in the Community Solutions and Behavioral Health business lines, resulting in a 94% improvement in financial performance in one year.
- Strategically lead $30M+ in program operations, resulting in 87% growth in Community Partnership Schools over a six-year period.
- Planned and executed the strategic alignment of business operations, resulting in an X% increase in operational outcomes.
Executive Director
Children's Home Society
Orlando, Florida
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Served as a local leader in Central Florida for all aspects of program operations, up to $25 million.
- Developed and implemented diverse programming, including community partnership schools, early head start, and expansion of case management, resulting in a 33% growth in overall operations.
- Strategically led multiple internal teams and external stakeholders to align programming with community needs, both closing and opening programs aligned with the organizational strategic direction.
- The supported advisory board of 23 members and fundraising efforts resulted in a 35% growth in board membership.
Director of Operations
IMPOWER
Orlando, Florida
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Managed child welfare operations, including therapeutic foster care, case management, independent living, and transitional housing.
- Developed and implemented all programming under the scope of responsibility, and grew services to $4.1M.
- Implemented a blended funding model to support one of the first therapeutic foster care models, integrating child welfare and Medicaid funding, to support 35 therapeutic foster care placements.
- Managed all funder relationships throughout my tenure, including the privatization of child welfare services in Florida, across three community-based care agencies.
Education
Master's Degree - Human Development and Family Life
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KansasBachelor's Degree - Psychology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KansasSkills
- Business Strategy
- Business Acumen
- Negotiation
- Operations Management
- Relationship Management
- Program Development
- Organizational Change Management
- Financial Management
- Advocacy
- Policy and Regulatory Affairs
- Coalition building
- MS Office Suite
Accomplishments
- Developed future leaders through coaching and skill development resulting in 83% promotion or growth rate.
- Successfully lead over 150 diverse teams in high-pressure environments, fostering collaboration and boosting productivity.
- Strategically navigate multiple difficult relationships resulting in positive outcomes and brand reputation.
Timeline
Senior Vice President of Operations
Children's Home Society
01.2018 - Current
Executive Director
Children's Home Society
01.2008 - 01.2018
Director of Operations
IMPOWER
01.2000 - 01.2008
Master's Degree - Human Development and Family Life
University of Kansas
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
University of Kansas
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