Experience

Mountain Valley Treatment Center

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of External Affairs

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  A nationally recognized evidence-based treatment center for adolescents suffering from anxiety and OCD. Located along the New Hampshire bank of the Connecticut River, in close proximity to Hanover, NH and Woodstock, VT, Mountain Valley Treatment Center stands apart from like providers because of its specialization, unique setting, and comprehensive approach to care. A nationally recognized evidence-based treatment center for adolescents suffering from anxiety and OCD. Located along the New Hampshire bank of the Connecticut River, in close proximity to Hanover, NH and Woodstock, VT, Mountain Valley Treatment Center stands apart from like providers because of its specialization, unique setting, and comprehensive approach to care.



Weatherhead Support Services

• Program Management Consultant

  • 2013 - Present

  With more than fifteen years leadership experience in non-profit organizations, Carrie Weatherhead has a passion for quality, mission based, sustainable programming.Carrie is skilled in all aspects of human service management from program and curriculum development, to fiscal management, to fundraising and marketing. Tantamount in her philosophy of management is the belief that all members of an organization must be active in the development of the mission, goals, and tasks of the agency. In order to implement quality programming, administrators, staff, and community leaders must have a mutual understanding and belief in the mission of the organization. All successful programming flows from that point.* Program Development* Needs Assessments and SWOT Analysis* Mission Development and Strategic Planning* Program Evaluation



Pure Life Aspiro

• Director of Admissions and Marketing

  • Nov 2016 - Jul 2020

  Pure Life Adventure is an adventure therapy program based in Costa Rica. Pure Life provides a therapeutically sophisticated and holistic approach to helping young adults with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, executive function deficits, trauma, and substance abuse.*Developed, with Pure Life Staff, clear and concise vision, mission, and values of Pure Life to be used both in daily operations and in branding of program.*Actively engaged in all Pure Life Leadership Team activities. *Managed, in partnership with Leadership Team, the process for AEE Accreditation.*Participated in (from vision to inception) the creation of a Pure Life Adolescent Program. Key leader in the development in this program.*Created & executed annual marketing and outreach plan.*Networked with therapeutic community and fostered strong relationships with the referral community.*Fostered new referral partnerships with psychologists, therapists, and guidance counselors.*Developed a replicable and sustainable admissions process.*Determined appropriateness of fit and manage all details of potential clients.*Worked with each individual client and family to prepare them for the Pure Life experience.*Partnered with Pure Life staff to develop group milieu and appropriate level of care for all clients.*Managed all branding activities including website and social media plan.*Facilitated the development of excellent “customer service” for clients, families, and referrers. Educated staff in proper communication with all key stakeholders.



Saving Teens in Crisis Collaborative

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Dec 2013 - Nov 2016

  SavingTeens is a philanthropic organization dedicated to assisting troubled teens and their families struggling with significant emotional and behavioral challenges. Working in close collaboration with the therapeutic community, SavingTeens provides financial and other support to families of teens in crisis. Developed and articulated the vision and principles that define the organization’s goals for volunteers, programs and educational consultants, and families. *Facilitated and implemented the strategic plan, both short term and long term goals, for SavingTeens.*Stewarded relationships with current and potential funders and supporters - private, corporate, family foundations, and federal/state grant-making agencies; monitored and ensured compliance with all funding and grant requirements. Draft an Annual Report to disseminate to donors. *Managed all SavingTeens events in partnership with Event Chairs, Board Members, and volunteers. *Developed principles and guidelines for SavingTeens Board, committees, and volunteers. *Created and sustained collaborative relationships amongst therapeutic programs and educational consultants. *Oversaw all infrastructural responsibilities including, budget oversight, supervising staff and consultants, and public relations. *Ensured that new and on-going policies and procedures for scholarships, partnerships, and volunteers were in line with the goals and vision of the organization.



Steps to Success

• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • 2012 - 2013

  *In collaboration with STS Board and all stakeholders, developed and articulated the vision and principles that define Steps to Success goals – for the public, staff members, students and families, community partners, and funding sources.*Created and sustained collaborative relationships among all stakeholders including students, families, Public School of Brookline (PSB) personnel, Brookline Housing Authority, Brookline Community Fund and other partners.*Ensured that new and on-going programs for students and families are in line with the goals and vision of STS and the PSB Strategic Plan.*Ensured continuous improvement by measuring and evaluating program effectiveness.*Maintained STS public presence through participation in related community task force efforts and initiatives.*Developed and maintained relationships with STS current and potential funders and supporters - private, corporate, family foundations, and federal/state grant-making agencies; monitor and ensure compliance with all funding and grant requirements.*Oversaw fund-raising events and activities.*Oversaw and developed the public relations/outreach component of STS work.*Oversaw recruiting, hiring and retention of staff and individual contractors.*Prepared a unified program budget utilizing STS funds held by PSB, Brookline Housing Authority, and the Brookline Community Foundation.Managed all activities related to disbursement of funds according to timelines and regulations of each fiscal agent.*Developed and facilitated collaborative relationships with community partners.*Carried out all responsibilities of a PSB Coordinator including, budget oversight, supervise/evaluate staff, participate in appropriate meetings, and collaborate with principals and system-level administrators.*Oversaw consultant contracts.*Managed university intern partnership and volunteers

• High School Coordinator

  • 2001 - 2012

  * Advised 135 Brookline High School students who reside in Brookline public housing.* Mentored Steps to Success participants to develop positive life skills.* Developed and coordinated a comprehensive four-year college preparatory curriculum.* Liaison between school staff, support agencies, and participant’s families.* Supported families in their communication with teachers and administrators.* Employed and supervised 30 Brookline young people in summer and school-year jobs.* Coordinated activities that help to familiarize students with college and the professional world.* Wrote and managed grants to support program activities.* Managed Steps to Success High School staff, including full-time advisors, part-time staff, and BU School of Social Work interns.* Managed and coordinated student participation in the Minority Student Achievement Network National Youth Conference; including choosing students, facilitating conference attendance, and coordinating follow-up activities with Superintendent and School Committee.



MY Turn

• Lithuania
• Professional Training and Coaching

• Site Liaison / STEP Coordinator

  • 1999 - 2002

  * Supported 100 Brockton High School Seniors in college preparatory activities.* Developed and Coordinated a year long college preparation curriculum.* Taught students subjects such as: college searches, essay writing, and financial aid.* Planned special events to celebrate the accomplishments of the students* Managed staff of six program advisors.* Liaisoned between MY TURN staff and Brockton High School administration and personnel. * Supported 100 Brockton High School Seniors in college preparatory activities.* Developed and Coordinated a year long college preparation curriculum.* Taught students subjects such as: college searches, essay writing, and financial aid.* Planned special events to celebrate the accomplishments of the students* Managed staff of six program advisors.* Liaisoned between MY TURN staff and Brockton High School administration and personnel.