Vayani Acevedo
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced leader with a demonstrated track record of over 25 years in healthcare and social services management. Proficient in strategic planning, adept at cultivating top-performing teams, and dedicated to delivering superior healthcare and social service solutions to communities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
MedMark Treatment Centers
San Antonio, Texas
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Coordinated resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Identified opportunities for process optimization through data analysis.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRIVACY OFFICER
Loyalist Family Health Team
07.2023 - Current
- Executed leadership and strategic planning initiatives to enhance organizational direction.
- Managed financial resources and allocated budget effectively to optimize operations.
- Engaged stakeholders and cultivated relationships to align objectives and drive collaboration.
- Supervised staff and ensured compliance with privacy regulations in all operations.
CLINICAL MANAGER/ PRIVACY OFFICER
Leeds and Grenville Community Family Health Team
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Oversaw clinical management and supervision of staff and programs.
- Developed and planned programs to meet organizational goals.
- Ensured adherence to quality standards while managing budget and resource allocation.
SHELTER SERVICES MANAGER
Kingston & Napanee Interval House
Ottawa, Canada
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Supervised staff, programs, and operations to ensure effective delivery of services.
- Established partnerships with community and social programs to enhance collaboration.
- Oversaw budgets and ministry reporting for financial accountability and transparency.
MANAGER OF CHAPLAIN COMMUNITY NETWORK (CCSN)
Kingston & Napanee Interval House
Ottawa, Canada
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Developed and implemented healthcare-focused programs to enhance service delivery.
- Led policy development initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Oversaw budget management and financial reporting to maintain fiscal responsibility.
CHANGE MANAGER
Kingston Health Sciences Centre | Kingston General Hospital
Kingston
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Lead organizational change initiatives and stakeholder development
- Comprehensive change management plan development and risk identification
- Lead transition to new EMR systems and work with staff, departments and stakeholders to ensure smooth process
PROGRAM MANAGER/CLINICAL LEAD
Kingston Community Health Centre | Street Health Centre
Kingston
04.2006 - 10.2018
- Drafted reports for senior management highlighting key milestones achieved throughout the program lifecycle.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the program initiatives.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers.
- Assisted in developing training materials for new hires involved in the program activities.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns arising from the program execution process.
- Analyzed data collected during the course of the program operations and reported results accordingly.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes, procedures and systems related to the program delivery cycle.
- Implemented best practices in order to maximize efficiency of operations.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dawn House Domestic Violence Shelter for Women
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Leadership and Strategic Planning, Financial Management and Resource Allocation
- Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
- Staff Supervision and Operational Oversight
- Supervision of staff, programs, and operations
- Built partnerships with other community and social programs
- Oversight of budgets, ministry reporting, and staff performance
Education
BA - Public Health Administration
ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY
01.2018
Diploma - Office Administration and Accounting
ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE
01.2001
Skills
- Bilingual: Greek and English
- Senior management
- Leadership
- Office administration
- Human resources
- Electronic medical records
- Billing and finance
- Payroll and accounting
- Ministry reporting
- Facilities management
- Operations management
- Program development
- Project management
- Change management
- Community initiatives
- Best practices
- Strategic Planning
- KPIs and QIP
Certification
- The Canadian Diversity Initiative Training Certificate
- WHIMIS Training Certificate
- Privacy Officer Training Certificate
- Employment Standards Training Certificate
- Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training for Supervisors in Ontario Certificate
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Training for Managers in Ontario Certificate
- OAITH Certificate
- LEAD Certificate
- Communications Training for Managers Certificate
- Human Resource Training for Managers Certificate
- Quality Assurance Training Certificate
- Leadership for Managers Certificate
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Director
MedMark Treatment Centers
07.2025 - Current
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRIVACY OFFICER
Loyalist Family Health Team
07.2023 - Current
CLINICAL MANAGER/ PRIVACY OFFICER
Leeds and Grenville Community Family Health Team
02.2021 - 06.2023
CHANGE MANAGER
Kingston Health Sciences Centre | Kingston General Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
MANAGER OF CHAPLAIN COMMUNITY NETWORK (CCSN)
Kingston & Napanee Interval House
02.2019 - 02.2021
SHELTER SERVICES MANAGER
Kingston & Napanee Interval House
11.2018 - 11.2022
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dawn House Domestic Violence Shelter for Women
01.2007 - 01.2015
PROGRAM MANAGER/CLINICAL LEAD
Kingston Community Health Centre | Street Health Centre
04.2006 - 10.2018
BA - Public Health Administration
ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY
Diploma - Office Administration and Accounting
ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE
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