Overview
Work History
Education
Volunteer Experience
Additional Details - Languages
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Yasmin Fisher

Ballston Spa,NY

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

Siena College
11.2019 - Current
  • Managed the allocation and oversight of a $500,000+ HEOP college access grant, ensuring compliance and effective distribution of grant funds.
  • Acted as the key point of contact between the college and the State Education Department to streamline grant processes and communication.
  • Collaborate with college leadership to assess and align HEOP goals and objectives with the broader mission and strategic priorities of the institution.
  • Develop and enhance a range of academic, financial, and social resources to support student development, drawing from both the college and community assets for 50 HEOP students.
  • Oversee the management and monitoring of all internal and external funds related to the HEOP program, ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints and grant requirements.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key donors, securing $20,000 in funding for the program to support its continued success and development.
  • Manage and lead a team of five staff members, providing guidance and support to ensure the effective delivery of the HEOP programs' services and initiatives.

Community Connections Coordinator

SUNY Adirondack Community College
Queensbury, New York
01.2017 - 11.2019
  • Planned, developed, implement and evaluate the program components in compliance with the requirements of the grant
  • Provide program and fiscal administration; development and management of the program budget and ensure that all contractual obligations are met
  • Oversaw daily operation of Community Hub and first ever established Community Hub Food Source (food pantry)
  • Developed plan for selecting, recruiting and serving low-income students and their families
  • Established and maintain relationships with community organizations and partners that are relevant to student needs
  • Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated all aspects of daily operation of the program and supervises 3 Completion Coaches
  • Coordinated with Accessibility Services, Advising, Counseling and EOP, as well as other academic student support area of the college in order to work collectively to ensure student success
  • Collaborated with Institutional Research to develop a system to track students serviced, progress and opportunities for early intervention

Adjunct Instructor

SUNY Adirondack Community College
Queensbury, New York
09.2017 - 11.2017
  • Instructed a 10 week Freshmen Seminar course, where we discussed the tools needed in order to have a successful college experience
  • Ensured that incoming students could access and utilize campus technologies, including Banner and email
  • Encouraged students to examine personal and academic goals through group and self-reflecting classroom activities
  • Worked with other on campus offices such as Counseling and Student Life & Diversity in order identify opportunities for involvement on campus

Veterans Trainer

The Posse Foundation-Higher Education
New York, New York
02.2015 - 11.2016
  • Recruited, screened and selected Posse Veteran academic scholars from a 300+ candidate pool, in collaboration with partner college officials from Vassar College, Wesleyan University and Dartmouth College
  • Represented the Veterans Program and importance of diversity at top tier colleges by conducting informational sessions at over 20 community colleges across the country
  • Spearheaded recruitment relations at community colleges in Florida
  • Provided social/emotional support and academic advising to 80 Posse Veterans scholars at Vassar, Wesleyan and Dartmouth
  • Supervised 4 Posse professional mentors at our three partner colleges and assisted with the development and execution of mentor training curriculum
  • Planned and facilitated workshops on academic readiness, leadership and cross cultural dialogue
  • Served as a resource for candidates throughout the recruitment/selection process -– including assistance with the completion of common application and financial aid forms for our partner schools
  • Evaluated 300+ candidates annually for the program, while traveling to partner schools and supporting 80 Posse on campus Veteran Scholars
  • Managed and built relationships with key personnel at military bases and Veteran Affairs to arrange and execute recruitment activities, along with maintaining relationships with administrators, faculty and staff at partner colleges and universities

Single Stop USA Case Manager

Queens Library
Far Rockaway, New York
11.2013 - 02.2015
  • Conducted screenings and served a wide- range population including: homeless, undocumented, lower economic status and helped link individuals and families to social, economic, and health services
  • Managed data on a caseload of over 100 clients assisting with application processes for government benefits
  • Managed outreach events in the Far Rockaway community with other community based organizations
  • Worked with parents of middle school students from local Teen Library center to provide information on local programs and resources while facilitating higher education opportunities workshops
  • Served as a community partnership liaison with over 25 community stakeholders in the Rockaways- key role in spreading the word about Single Stop program
  • Developed and facilitated over 20 informational workshops on topics related to public benefit programs, eligibility requirements and ways to apply

Associate Digital Media Planner

Media Storm, LLC
New York, New York
09.2012 - 11.2013
  • Assisted with development and managed media plans by investigating sites and negotiating plan prices
  • Maintained media budgets ranging from $25k-$300k and overall budget summaries for accounts
  • Reported on campaign tracking and delivery using marketing reporting database
  • Managed and organized list of potential vendors that were applicable to our clients’ media plans

Education

Master of Public Administration -

Long Island University
Brooklyn
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Siena College
Loudonville
05.2010

Volunteer Experience

  • Reid Children’s Foundation, Inc., Vice President, 05/13, Present, Assist the President with program development and execution of RCF’s mission., Conduct outreach to potential donors and increase awareness of mission., Administrates the fiscal matters of the organization, ensuring development and board review of financial policies and procedures.
  • Big Brother Big Sister Program, Mentor, 09/08, 09/10, Mentored a 9-year-old child for 4 hours every Saturday, providing academic support and skill building activities., Conducted one on one counseling and provided referral services to various programs in the community.

Additional Details - Languages

Spanish, Fluent

Timeline

Director of Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

Siena College
11.2019 - Current

Adjunct Instructor

SUNY Adirondack Community College
09.2017 - 11.2017

Community Connections Coordinator

SUNY Adirondack Community College
01.2017 - 11.2019

Veterans Trainer

The Posse Foundation-Higher Education
02.2015 - 11.2016

Single Stop USA Case Manager

Queens Library
11.2013 - 02.2015

Associate Digital Media Planner

Media Storm, LLC
09.2012 - 11.2013

Master of Public Administration -

Long Island University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Siena College
Yasmin Fisher