Experience

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Diversion Specialist

  • Sep 2014 - Present

  Divert families referred by the DHCD from homelessness by assisting them in exploring alternative housing options and providing them with information, guidance, and support Do intake, screen, and assess homeless families to see if diversion from a shelter is a feasible option Work with families who are able to re-house rapidly with financial resources provided by the state and other resources to help them achieve housing stability. Provide information and referrals regarding ABCD… Show more Divert families referred by the DHCD from homelessness by assisting them in exploring alternative housing options and providing them with information, guidance, and support Do intake, screen, and assess homeless families to see if diversion from a shelter is a feasible option Work with families who are able to re-house rapidly with financial resources provided by the state and other resources to help them achieve housing stability. Provide information and referrals regarding ABCD programs and other community resources for families successfully diverted from shelter. Foster and develop housing leads and landlord contacts through outreach activities and collaborate with other staff to develop and identify housing resources. Coordinate rental assistance strategies and applications. Show less Divert families referred by the DHCD from homelessness by assisting them in exploring alternative housing options and providing them with information, guidance, and support Do intake, screen, and assess homeless families to see if diversion from a shelter is a feasible option Work with families who are able to re-house rapidly with financial resources provided by the state and other resources to help them achieve housing stability. Provide information and referrals regarding ABCD… Show more Divert families referred by the DHCD from homelessness by assisting them in exploring alternative housing options and providing them with information, guidance, and support Do intake, screen, and assess homeless families to see if diversion from a shelter is a feasible option Work with families who are able to re-house rapidly with financial resources provided by the state and other resources to help them achieve housing stability. Provide information and referrals regarding ABCD programs and other community resources for families successfully diverted from shelter. Foster and develop housing leads and landlord contacts through outreach activities and collaborate with other staff to develop and identify housing resources. Coordinate rental assistance strategies and applications. Show less



CAIRN HILL, An Educational Collaborative

• Greater Boston Area

• Founding Member and Officer

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  CAIRN HILL provides an after-school program twice weekly for low-income and immigrant children in Malden and surrounding communities. Academically, the program’s goal is to expand children’s vocabulary and support their English-speaking skills through a storytelling curriculum that incorporates key words and concepts from the school curriculum. This “pedagogical” storytelling is enriched with art, songs, games and activates to reinforce the vocabulary and new concepts CAIRN HILL provides an after-school program twice weekly for low-income and immigrant children in Malden and surrounding communities. Academically, the program’s goal is to expand children’s vocabulary and support their English-speaking skills through a storytelling curriculum that incorporates key words and concepts from the school curriculum. This “pedagogical” storytelling is enriched with art, songs, games and activates to reinforce the vocabulary and new concepts



Tri City Community Action Program, Inc.

• Malden, MA

• Program Director, ACS

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2013

  Program Director for a multi-service division of a public- and private-funded anti-poverty agency serving the Boston metro-north cities of Malden, Everett and Medford. • ACS services include: free legal services for non-criminal matters; housing search for refugees and immigrants, families at risk for homelessness, and individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS; emergency assistance to stabilize low-income households including enrollment in food stamps and Mass Health; transitional and permanent… Show more Program Director for a multi-service division of a public- and private-funded anti-poverty agency serving the Boston metro-north cities of Malden, Everett and Medford. • ACS services include: free legal services for non-criminal matters; housing search for refugees and immigrants, families at risk for homelessness, and individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS; emergency assistance to stabilize low-income households including enrollment in food stamps and Mass Health; transitional and permanent housing to homeless individuals. • In addition to Program Director responsibilities, provided direct services to clients. • Represented Tri-CAP in schools, and to various community organizations and committees. • Supervised staff, monitored the work of case managers. Ensured that programs were adequately staffed (11 full-time staff) and funded, and that services provided were consistent with funding requirements. DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING • Clients include: new immigrants, refugees, low-income households, particularly single female-headed households, homeless individuals and families, and persons with HIV/AIDS Show less Program Director for a multi-service division of a public- and private-funded anti-poverty agency serving the Boston metro-north cities of Malden, Everett and Medford. • ACS services include: free legal services for non-criminal matters; housing search for refugees and immigrants, families at risk for homelessness, and individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS; emergency assistance to stabilize low-income households including enrollment in food stamps and Mass Health; transitional and permanent… Show more Program Director for a multi-service division of a public- and private-funded anti-poverty agency serving the Boston metro-north cities of Malden, Everett and Medford. • ACS services include: free legal services for non-criminal matters; housing search for refugees and immigrants, families at risk for homelessness, and individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS; emergency assistance to stabilize low-income households including enrollment in food stamps and Mass Health; transitional and permanent housing to homeless individuals. • In addition to Program Director responsibilities, provided direct services to clients. • Represented Tri-CAP in schools, and to various community organizations and committees. • Supervised staff, monitored the work of case managers. Ensured that programs were adequately staffed (11 full-time staff) and funded, and that services provided were consistent with funding requirements. DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING • Clients include: new immigrants, refugees, low-income households, particularly single female-headed households, homeless individuals and families, and persons with HIV/AIDS Show less



Ethiopian Community Mutual Assistance Association

• Greater Boston Area

• Project Manager

  • Dec 2005 - Jun 2006

  • Oversaw and administered all aspects of a specialized, community-focused case management system. • Created a client database to increase efficiency in gathering and disseminating job and career information. • Trained and supervised case managers and associated project staff to ensure compliance with federal, state and other regulations. • Lead and participated in by-weekly supervision meetings with regional board of directors. • Guided and assisted clients in developing skills… Show more • Oversaw and administered all aspects of a specialized, community-focused case management system. • Created a client database to increase efficiency in gathering and disseminating job and career information. • Trained and supervised case managers and associated project staff to ensure compliance with federal, state and other regulations. • Lead and participated in by-weekly supervision meetings with regional board of directors. • Guided and assisted clients in developing skills essential for individual progress Show less • Oversaw and administered all aspects of a specialized, community-focused case management system. • Created a client database to increase efficiency in gathering and disseminating job and career information. • Trained and supervised case managers and associated project staff to ensure compliance with federal, state and other regulations. • Lead and participated in by-weekly supervision meetings with regional board of directors. • Guided and assisted clients in developing skills… Show more • Oversaw and administered all aspects of a specialized, community-focused case management system. • Created a client database to increase efficiency in gathering and disseminating job and career information. • Trained and supervised case managers and associated project staff to ensure compliance with federal, state and other regulations. • Lead and participated in by-weekly supervision meetings with regional board of directors. • Guided and assisted clients in developing skills essential for individual progress Show less



ORC Macro

• Beltsville, MD

• International Education Researcher

  • Mar 2004 - Dec 2004

  • Assisted with designing and conducting the Demographic Health Survey Education Data linked survey (DHS EdData) principally in sub-Saharan African counties; prepared country-specific education profiles. • Analyzed survey data, drafted reports, oversaw the production of other DHS EdData materials. • Contributed to improving the quality of international education indicators and collaborated with other related activities including the DHS. • Assisted with designing and conducting the Demographic Health Survey Education Data linked survey (DHS EdData) principally in sub-Saharan African counties; prepared country-specific education profiles. • Analyzed survey data, drafted reports, oversaw the production of other DHS EdData materials. • Contributed to improving the quality of international education indicators and collaborated with other related activities including the DHS.