Experience

The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement is a lifespan social emotional learning program that interrupts cycles of violence, alienation, and anger through a simple yet powerful approach. More than 3 million children have learned to choose love. The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement is a lifespan social emotional learning program that interrupts cycles of violence, alienation, and anger through a simple yet powerful approach. More than 3 million children have learned to choose love.



Multiple Organizations

• Internet Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Speaking Engagements and Board/Committee Service

  • Jan 2002 - Present

  I have presented at numerous conferences, including: Prosperity Now's I'm Home Conference National Alliance to End Homelessness Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness National Head Start Association Islamic Society of North America National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty Numerous Family Promise Affiliates and other local organizations addressing homelessness and volunteerism I have served on Advisory Boards and Task Forces for: Prosperity Now Sesame Street in Communities Homeless Advisory Group National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty Federal Reserve Bank of New York Charity Navigator Overlook Hospital Summit Interfaith Council Anti-Racism Committee



Family Promise

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2022

  Key accomplishments: Tripled total people served from 2015 to 2020 (57,000 to 177,000). Navigating the crises of 2020, pivoted Affiliates from congregate shelter to a diverse, holistic approach focused on prevention as a program and diversion as a practice. Created six- and seven-figure partnerships, including Belk, Clayton,, TJX, IKEA, Kia, Synchrony and Progressive Insurance, and significant nonprofit partnerships, including Encore, Sesame Street in Communities, National Association of Realtors, NCMEC, StoryCorps, and many others. Grew national budget from $1.6m in 2015 to $7.4m for 2022. Maintained four-star Charity Navigator rating. Achieved at perfect 100 score in 2021. Advocated for the Homeless Children & Youth Act, engaged with leadership at HUD, ACF, and USICH in an advisory function; serve on advisory bodies for Sesame Street in Communities, Charity Navigator, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Drove efforts to increase capability and representation on the national board, bringing on diverse members who broadened skill and influence base, including top leaders in finance, tech, healthcare, management consulting, communications, sports, and nonprofit consulting. Created consultative national bodies to ensure representative voices: Guest Advisory Council comprised of people served in our programs, Racial Justice Council of Affiliate leaders to guide our DEIA journey, Affiliate Council of Affiliate leaders. All are vested with power and shape policy and initiatives. Created flexible and responsive staffing model and HR policies and practices, resulting in an annual turnover rate below 5% while tripling staff size. Heightened awareness of the issue through engagement with media, including The Today Show, The Atlantic, The Guardian, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.

• Director of Affiliate Services (prior other Director roles at Family Promise)

  • Mar 2002 - Jan 2016

  • Directed and developed the Affiliate Service team. Drove the organizational health, strategic planning and crisis management for operating and developing Family Promise Affiliates• Oversaw selection and development of new Family Promise Affiliates• Designed and managed national programs, including conferences, training and continuing education and materials• Represented Family Promise to corporate partners, national organizations and media• As a result of my leadership Family Promise more than doubled the number of Affiliates, increased its budget by 50% and added a dozen staff and associate positions to the Affiliate Services team. Family Promise has tripled the number of people served yearly• With my staff, I helped communities develop Family Promise programs by providing the technical expertise, the educational tools and the personal support which is crucial to Affiliate development. My responsibilities also included oversight of regional offices in the Northeast, Midwest/West, and the Southeast



LaGuardia Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Lecturer

  • 1989 - 2003

  • Taught English Composition, Literature and Basic Skills Writing Courses as an adjunct for a diverse CUNY college • Responsible for syllabus, grading and course development • Developed themed courses incorporating multi-cultural sources, collaborative learning techniques and self-directed learning • Recognized by department for excellence • Researched special topics and contributed to policy development for department • Consistently ranked in 90th or higher percentile in student evaluations



Mary Pomerantz Advertising

• United States
• Advertising Services

• National Sales Director

  • 2000 - 2001

  • Managed sales force for recruitment advertising agency. Developed and instituted sales systems for lead management and sales progress. Served as member of management committee • Initiated e-cruiting division. Trained staff on Internet recruiting and advised clients • Efficiently trained team in consultative sales techniques, cold-call strategies and other essentials • Managed all staff and operations for North Jersey office • Managed sales force for recruitment advertising agency. Developed and instituted sales systems for lead management and sales progress. Served as member of management committee • Initiated e-cruiting division. Trained staff on Internet recruiting and advised clients • Efficiently trained team in consultative sales techniques, cold-call strategies and other essentials • Managed all staff and operations for North Jersey office



Bernard Hodes Group

• United States
• Government Administration

• Director of Outside Sales

  • 1997 - 2000

  • Managed national sales force of 12 regional sales consultants. Created and implemented promotional packages and incentive plans. Monitored sales numbers and consultant activity and offered course correction. Team increased in productivity and functionality, while exceeding established quotas • In partnership with management team, reorganized all sales structures, compensation, business development, and strategies. Achieved goals and retained all key team members during acquisition by Headhunter.net • Sold five- and six-figure deals for accounts including Prudential, JPMorgan, Aetna, New York Life, ITT Avionics, PanAmSat, Lehman Brothers



Union County College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • 1995 - 2000

  • Taught Basic Skills Writing Courses • Entire responsibility for syllabus, grading, and course development • Taught Basic Skills Writing Courses • Entire responsibility for syllabus, grading, and course development