Pioneered and led transformative youth initiatives, significantly enhancing cultural awareness and community connectivity through various engaging programs and events over the years.
Secured and managed substantial funding, driving the expansion of pivotal programs such as the Summer Youth Employment Program, ensuring sustainable growth and impactful service delivery for at-risk youth.
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Director of Community & Youth Services
Sun River Health, formerly Hudson River HealthCare
Peekskill, New York
12.2009 - 07.2018
Managed youth, senior, and intergenerational programs for Hudson River HealthCare.
Trained AmeriCorps members to effectively deliver site-based health education programs.
Provided mentorship to middle and high school students, fostering leadership and development.
Oversaw staff performance to ensure quality implementation of all programs.
Program Coordinator, Creative Learning Center
Peekskill Housing Authority
Peekskill, New York
08.1998 - 06.2004
Implemented an after-school program serving 65 youth at 3 different sites.
Oversaw coordination of daily activities to enhance participant engagement and learning.
Evaluated program success through data analysis and participant feedback.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Public Administration - Public Administration
PACE University
White Plains, NY
05.2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science - Political Science
S.U.N.Y. Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY
05.1995
Leadership Westchester 2024 Class
Volunteer New York
Westchester, NY
06-2024
Mentoring Supervisor Certificate - Big Brothers Big Sisters of NY
Fordham University Graduate School of Service
New York, NY
12-2012
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Quote
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, "What are you doing for others?"
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Timeline
Executive Director
City of Peekskill Youth Bureau
08.2018 - 01.2026
Director of Community & Youth Services
Sun River Health, formerly Hudson River HealthCare
12.2009 - 07.2018
Program Coordinator, Creative Learning Center
Peekskill Housing Authority
08.1998 - 06.2004
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Public Administration - Public Administration
PACE University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science - Political Science
S.U.N.Y. Old Westbury
Leadership Westchester 2024 Class
Volunteer New York
Mentoring Supervisor Certificate - Big Brothers Big Sisters of NY