TIFFANY GILLIAM
Clifton,TN
Summary
Transformational K–12 nonprofit executive with a strong history of leading multi-site education initiatives and fostering impactful school-community partnerships across Tennessee. Expertise in translating strategic goals into actionable programs, utilizing data for continuous improvement, and managing complex initiatives that enhance student outcomes and strengthen educational systems.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
VICE President of Rural Programming Statewide
Communities In Schools of Tennessee
Nashville, TN
05.2024 - Current
- Provide statewide strategic and operational leadership for CISTN’s rural programming, overseeing program quality, team development, stakeholder partnerships, financial management, organizational growth, and continuous improvement across a geographically distributed portfolio.
- Provide strategic leadership and supervision for four Program Directors, strengthening leadership capacity, performance, accountability, problem-solving, and alignment with organizational priorities and program standards.
- Lead rural program expansion and resource development efforts, assessing community needs, identifying growth opportunities, aligning resources, and coordinating implementation across internal and external stakeholders.
- Build and cultivate strategic partnerships with school district leaders, principals, school boards, community organizations, and funders to strengthen existing partnerships, address community needs, and advance organizational growth.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with school district leaders, principals, school boards, community organizations, and funders to strengthen collaborations, address community needs, and drive organizational growth.
- Led rural program expansion and resource development efforts, assessed community needs, identified growth opportunities, aligned resources, and coordinated implementation with stakeholders to enhance program reach.
- Resolved complex operational, financial, and programmatic challenges by analyzing root causes, collaborating across teams, and developing solutions that ensured sustainable and effective program delivery.
- Oversee program financial stewardship, including expenditure monitoring, expense approvals, budget planning, and recommendations for strategic resource allocation; contribute to grant development and reporting through program narratives, impact data, and supporting content
Program Director
Communities In Schools of Tennessee
Nashville, TN
07.2019 - 05.2024
- Provided regional program leadership and direct supervision for school-based teams, overseeing program implementation, staff development, stakeholder engagement, data reporting, and continuous improvement across multiple K–12 school sites.
- Supervised and developed a team of eight school-based Program Managers, providing ongoing coaching, performance support, problem-solving, and professional development.
- Monitored and evaluated program performance monthly, quarterly, and annually, using data to assess progress, identify trends, and inform targeted improvement strategies.
- Prepared and presented program data and outcomes to stakeholders, translating complex information into actionable insights to drive informed decision-making.
- Prepared and presented program data and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders using Excel and other Microsoft Office tools, translating complex information into actionable insights.
- Coordinated monthly professional development for staff, enhancing team capacity and ensuring consistent implementation of program practices and standards.
- Coordinated and facilitated monthly professional development for staff, strengthening team capacity and supporting consistent implementation of program practices and standards.
Recruitment Specialist II
Omni Visions Foster Care Agency
Lawrenceburg, TN
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Utilized social media platforms to engage potential families with training information and resources on foster parenting.
- Generated specific class participants through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Created targeted recruiting strategies to identify qualified foster parents and expand network.
- Conducted specialized training for adults interested in becoming foster parents through State of Tennessee Department of Children Services.
- Developed and submitted Family Home Studies for State approval.
Learning & Development Manger 2
Core Civic Correctional Facility
Clifton, TN
06.2006 - 03.2017
- Coordinated and facilitated 6-week pre-service training for new hires and annual in-service training, developing course material and supervising employees across departments to enhance onboarding and continuous learning.
- Jobs & Classification Coordinator 4/2010 to 2/2015
- Assigned offenders to school, programming, and jobs throughout the facility.
- Addictions Treatment Counselor 05/2009 to 04/2010
- Led alcohol and drug counseling groups for clients to promote recovery and support.
- Mental Health Counselor 09/2009 to 05/2009
- Dental Assistant 07/2006 to 09/2009
Education
Master’s Degree - Communications
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN11-2014
Skills
- Strategic Program Leadership
- Program implementation
- Program assessment
- Team Leadership & Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Partnership development
- Data-driven decisions
- Organizational Strategy
- Change Management
- Program Expansion
- Resource management
- Policy & Process Improvement
- Funding Strategy
- Board engagement
- Educational Collaboration
- Learning facilitation
- Inclusive Leadership
Timeline
VICE President of Rural Programming Statewide
Communities In Schools of Tennessee
05.2024 - Current
Program Director
Communities In Schools of Tennessee
07.2019 - 05.2024
Recruitment Specialist II
Omni Visions Foster Care Agency
11.2017 - 07.2019
Learning & Development Manger 2
Core Civic Correctional Facility
06.2006 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethel University
Master’s Degree - Communications
Southern New Hampshire University