VIOLET CHANG-LEWIS, MSW

• Lead youth development and community engagement initiatives focused on behavioral health, life skills development, and mentorship for at-risk youth.
• Designed and implemented structured youth programming promoting emotional regulation, leadership development, and goal attainment.
• Managed cross-sector partnerships with schools, community organizations, and corporate sponsors to expand program access and sustainability.
• Oversaw program operations including staff supervision, volunteer coordination, budgeting, and performance evaluation.
• Directed programming across the United States, Canada, and Jamaica serving more than 300+ participants annually.
• Developed evaluation frameworks and prepared executive reports to measure engagement and program outcomes.

• Developed and managed youth development programs for elite student-athletes, providing structured support in college readiness, including application guidance, academic planning and transition to university
• Created life-skills curriculum integrating athletics, mentorship, and behavioral development strategies.
• Guided participants through structured timelines and requirements ensuring timely completion of applications and preparedness for the transition to university.
• Oversaw program operations, logistics, and cross functional coordination to support participants success.
• Maintained partnerships with schools, athletic programs and community organizations to expand program impact

• Provided youth counseling, academic support, and case management services within a community-based nonprofit serving at risk youth.

• Managed an independent caseload in a supportive housing setting providing psychosocial assessments, individualized service planning, and individual and group counseling.

• Led a 25-member customer service team supporting Verizon Business Solutions, driving performance, operational excellence and high-quality client resolution.

Developed and facilitated therapeutic recreational programming for nursing home residents, aligning activities with cognitive and physical abilities.