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Xiomara Romain

Wheatley Heights,NY

Summary

  • Motivated, self-directed Graduate Student with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Over two decades of senior executive experience in the nonprofit sector.
  • Ability to bridge the gap between academia, research, and industry, fostering meaningful and impactful interactions with students.
  • Proficient in conducting applied research analysis while informing new various research methods and data collection procedures. Hardworking and driven with superior organizational and analytical skills combined with unparalleled dedication to research and practice excellence. Skilled in conceptualization, design and implementation of community interventions.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Ph. D. Student

The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology
08.2015 - Current

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology | Chicago Illinois

  • Researched on leadership theories and practice; systems theory, quan & qual research methods.
  • In particular, I am focusing on perceptions of barriers women leaders of color face in the nonprofit sector.


Clinical Associate Professor

Stony Brook University
08.2014 - 12.2019

Faculty of Health and Sciences Department, Stony Brook University

  • Delivered higher-level undergraduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
  • Supported course development and recommended refinements to enhance student learning.
  • Oversaw graduate student projects and advised on focus, methodology and report generation to meet preset standards.


Vice President Organizational Impact

LIFT, Inc
01.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
  • Implemented advanced data analytics tools to drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of the organization, leading to better business outcomes.
  • Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.

Executive Director

LIFT-New York
09.2019 - Current
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Spearheaded new program initiatives to address unmet community needs and advance the organization''s mission.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.

Nonprofit Leader

Several Organizations
08.2002 - 03.2019

Education

Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, Illnois
05.2024

Master of Arts - Urban Policy & Administration

CUNY Graduate Center
New York, United States
05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Mixed Methods, Qualitative and Quantitative Research
  • Grant Writing & Fundraising
  • Strategic Change Management
  • Developing and evaluating program models
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Board Governance
  • Business Ethics

Timeline

Vice President Organizational Impact

LIFT, Inc
01.2021 - Current

Executive Director

LIFT-New York
09.2019 - Current

Ph. D. Student

The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology
08.2015 - Current

Clinical Associate Professor

Stony Brook University
08.2014 - 12.2019

Nonprofit Leader

Several Organizations
08.2002 - 03.2019

Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Master of Arts - Urban Policy & Administration

CUNY Graduate Center

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

Morgan State University
Xiomara Romain