Debbie DiCarlo
CEO at Cancer Support Community Arizona- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
I had the privilege of working with Debbie as she and her board reviewed their business plan in light of the ongoing COVID impact on gatherings and charitable donations. As an organization historically geared toward interpersonal program delivery, the virtual world of COVID restrictions caused them to completely redesign member programs and internal operations. That, along with reduced individual charitable donations, prompted Debbie to consider a strategic realignment. From the initial conversation, Debbie made it clear that everything was open to evaluation during the strategic planning process and she herself was both an individual learner and an organizational leader throughout. One of the most impressive aspects of her leadership was her willingness to ask why and how, not pre-supposing "the right way". She engaged her board and staff independently and collectively, draw upon them for insight and drawing them together on the realignment. Through that collaborative attitude, she was able to call the revised strategy her own, as was everyone else involved. The odds of strategy implementation improved considerably because everyone involved asisted in its formulation.
David Dutschke
positive, charming, understands the world and the church, talented, fun and sensitive--oh, did I say competent to lead and train persons. d
LinkedIn User
I had the privilege of working with Debbie as she and her board reviewed their business plan in light of the ongoing COVID impact on gatherings and charitable donations. As an organization historically geared toward interpersonal program delivery, the virtual world of COVID restrictions caused them to completely redesign member programs and internal operations. That, along with reduced individual charitable donations, prompted Debbie to consider a strategic realignment. From the initial conversation, Debbie made it clear that everything was open to evaluation during the strategic planning process and she herself was both an individual learner and an organizational leader throughout. One of the most impressive aspects of her leadership was her willingness to ask why and how, not pre-supposing "the right way". She engaged her board and staff independently and collectively, draw upon them for insight and drawing them together on the realignment. Through that collaborative attitude, she was able to call the revised strategy her own, as was everyone else involved. The odds of strategy implementation improved considerably because everyone involved asisted in its formulation.
David Dutschke
positive, charming, understands the world and the church, talented, fun and sensitive--oh, did I say competent to lead and train persons. d
LinkedIn User
I had the privilege of working with Debbie as she and her board reviewed their business plan in light of the ongoing COVID impact on gatherings and charitable donations. As an organization historically geared toward interpersonal program delivery, the virtual world of COVID restrictions caused them to completely redesign member programs and internal operations. That, along with reduced individual charitable donations, prompted Debbie to consider a strategic realignment. From the initial conversation, Debbie made it clear that everything was open to evaluation during the strategic planning process and she herself was both an individual learner and an organizational leader throughout. One of the most impressive aspects of her leadership was her willingness to ask why and how, not pre-supposing "the right way". She engaged her board and staff independently and collectively, draw upon them for insight and drawing them together on the realignment. Through that collaborative attitude, she was able to call the revised strategy her own, as was everyone else involved. The odds of strategy implementation improved considerably because everyone involved asisted in its formulation.
David Dutschke
positive, charming, understands the world and the church, talented, fun and sensitive--oh, did I say competent to lead and train persons. d
LinkedIn User
I had the privilege of working with Debbie as she and her board reviewed their business plan in light of the ongoing COVID impact on gatherings and charitable donations. As an organization historically geared toward interpersonal program delivery, the virtual world of COVID restrictions caused them to completely redesign member programs and internal operations. That, along with reduced individual charitable donations, prompted Debbie to consider a strategic realignment. From the initial conversation, Debbie made it clear that everything was open to evaluation during the strategic planning process and she herself was both an individual learner and an organizational leader throughout. One of the most impressive aspects of her leadership was her willingness to ask why and how, not pre-supposing "the right way". She engaged her board and staff independently and collectively, draw upon them for insight and drawing them together on the realignment. Through that collaborative attitude, she was able to call the revised strategy her own, as was everyone else involved. The odds of strategy implementation improved considerably because everyone involved asisted in its formulation.
David Dutschke
positive, charming, understands the world and the church, talented, fun and sensitive--oh, did I say competent to lead and train persons. d
Experience
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Cancer Support Community Arizona
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360 E. Palm Lane Phoenix, AZ 85004
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CEO
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Aug 2016 - Present
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Allstate
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California
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Sr. Business Rotational Leader
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2016
• Lead and chair of new Inclusive Diversity Initiative for CSA CA which involves forming the team staffed by employees, creating and implementing short and long term strategic plan based upon the mission and vision of initiative. • Manager/Supervisor of new Employee and Community Outreach and Engagement for CSA CA charged with integrating Good Works of AS while supporting volunteer activities for both employees and agents so as to advance the impact of philanthropy in the CSA. • Lead and chair of new Inclusive Diversity Initiative for CSA CA which involves forming the team staffed by employees, creating and implementing short and long term strategic plan based upon the mission and vision of initiative. • Manager/Supervisor of new Employee and Community Outreach and Engagement for CSA CA charged with integrating Good Works of AS while supporting volunteer activities for both employees and agents so as to advance the impact of philanthropy in the CSA.
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Catholic Charities Community Services
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Phoenix, Arizona Area
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Director of Parish and Community Engagement
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Nov 2010 - May 2015
Report to VP of Programs, COO and CEO, and develops/administers annual budget and operations plan for Parish and Community Engagement (PCE) to implement CCCS mission and strategic directions. Create and drive strategies for engaging parishes and other stakeholders in agency mission and vision. As Strategic Implementation Team (SIT) member, develop and execute agency annual goals and Board initiatives. • Active leader in SIT launch of new mission statement, 'brand' CCCS as value driven, premier agency serving diverse client needs; strengthened staff and volunteer capacity, increasing sustainability. Communicated effective 'change' message for key stakeholders. • Developed/implemented specific strategy for CCCS Governing Board engagement significantly improving Board member ability to articulate new mission/identity, and assess their key circles of influence; increased agency awareness/support, • Provide direction, leadership, content expertise in response to humanitarian crisis of unaccompanied migrant children. Created well managed, marketed/sustained response highlighting CCCS mission and support for the children. - Collaborated with executive team to create talking points integrating national/local issues. Served as primary point of contact for media, and wrote crisis response guidelines to engage/educate volunteers. - Created other community partners to build coordinated response, and grow new grant opportunities/partners. • Key member of agency, regional and program specific event management team that plans logistics, marketing, operations and stewardship for annual events. Show less
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Diocese of Phoenix
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St Paul Diocese of Phoenix
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Director of Community Outreach
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Dec 1997 - 2011
As member of Parish leadership team, directed development/implementation of strategic vision for Parish Social Ministry. Supervised/mentored development of project coordinators, developed/maintained annual budget, built strong relationships with local/international community leaders and service agencies, and created cultural awareness, education programs for target audiences. • As member of diocesan JustFaith Leadership Team representing Northern and Central Arizona, successfully implemented education strategy on how to engage parish communities in poverty and other social issues of concern. • Conducted recruiting, education and training for volunteer leadership of 200+ and over 20 community outreach projects including Habitat for Humanity, St. Vincent De Paul, Ronald McDonald House, Migrant Ministry and St. Mary’s Food Bank. • Created “best practice” outreach model significantly improving community social value and engagement. Show less
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Education
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Loyola University New Orleans
Master's Degree, Master's of Theological Pastoral Studies -
California State University Dominguez Hills
Master's Degree, Counseling -
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor's Degree, English and History
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