Eric Latham
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Judy James
In the thirteen years I have known Eric, I have found him to be a thoughtful, approachable leader and colleague. He was devoted to the mission of our organization to improve the lives of people with disabilities, and held high standards of quality for himself and for those around him. Eric enjoys an excellent reputation as a skilled management professional with a keen business acumen and a thorough understanding of program management strategies. He has proven himself to be a strong negotiator, with a particular talent for collaboration. I would not hesitate to recommend Eric as a leader of the highest caliber.
Amal Bennani Grabinski
I reported directly to Eric when he was the Chief Operating Officer for UCP/PROVAIL. He was a pleasure to work with, and I learned a lot from the experience. Eric was very approachable; I never saw him turn away a staff or client who needed advice or support. He was direct with staff and give necessary feedback to improve their performance -- and in doing so, created genuine and honest relationships. He provided a level of transparency to financial details that was helpful in managing the department that I worked in at the time. In day to day work, he was both policy-oriented but more importantly, willing to be flexible where the situation demanded a different response than just following a policy. Overall, I was most impressed with his dedication to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. He took that task seriously and the mission of the agency guided his decision-making process. I would recommend Eric both as an employee and as an individual to any group or organization. He is a confident, experienced, and compassionate individual who leads with both his heart and his head.
Judy James
In the thirteen years I have known Eric, I have found him to be a thoughtful, approachable leader and colleague. He was devoted to the mission of our organization to improve the lives of people with disabilities, and held high standards of quality for himself and for those around him. Eric enjoys an excellent reputation as a skilled management professional with a keen business acumen and a thorough understanding of program management strategies. He has proven himself to be a strong negotiator, with a particular talent for collaboration. I would not hesitate to recommend Eric as a leader of the highest caliber.
Amal Bennani Grabinski
I reported directly to Eric when he was the Chief Operating Officer for UCP/PROVAIL. He was a pleasure to work with, and I learned a lot from the experience. Eric was very approachable; I never saw him turn away a staff or client who needed advice or support. He was direct with staff and give necessary feedback to improve their performance -- and in doing so, created genuine and honest relationships. He provided a level of transparency to financial details that was helpful in managing the department that I worked in at the time. In day to day work, he was both policy-oriented but more importantly, willing to be flexible where the situation demanded a different response than just following a policy. Overall, I was most impressed with his dedication to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. He took that task seriously and the mission of the agency guided his decision-making process. I would recommend Eric both as an employee and as an individual to any group or organization. He is a confident, experienced, and compassionate individual who leads with both his heart and his head.
Judy James
In the thirteen years I have known Eric, I have found him to be a thoughtful, approachable leader and colleague. He was devoted to the mission of our organization to improve the lives of people with disabilities, and held high standards of quality for himself and for those around him. Eric enjoys an excellent reputation as a skilled management professional with a keen business acumen and a thorough understanding of program management strategies. He has proven himself to be a strong negotiator, with a particular talent for collaboration. I would not hesitate to recommend Eric as a leader of the highest caliber.
Amal Bennani Grabinski
I reported directly to Eric when he was the Chief Operating Officer for UCP/PROVAIL. He was a pleasure to work with, and I learned a lot from the experience. Eric was very approachable; I never saw him turn away a staff or client who needed advice or support. He was direct with staff and give necessary feedback to improve their performance -- and in doing so, created genuine and honest relationships. He provided a level of transparency to financial details that was helpful in managing the department that I worked in at the time. In day to day work, he was both policy-oriented but more importantly, willing to be flexible where the situation demanded a different response than just following a policy. Overall, I was most impressed with his dedication to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. He took that task seriously and the mission of the agency guided his decision-making process. I would recommend Eric both as an employee and as an individual to any group or organization. He is a confident, experienced, and compassionate individual who leads with both his heart and his head.
Judy James
In the thirteen years I have known Eric, I have found him to be a thoughtful, approachable leader and colleague. He was devoted to the mission of our organization to improve the lives of people with disabilities, and held high standards of quality for himself and for those around him. Eric enjoys an excellent reputation as a skilled management professional with a keen business acumen and a thorough understanding of program management strategies. He has proven himself to be a strong negotiator, with a particular talent for collaboration. I would not hesitate to recommend Eric as a leader of the highest caliber.
Amal Bennani Grabinski
I reported directly to Eric when he was the Chief Operating Officer for UCP/PROVAIL. He was a pleasure to work with, and I learned a lot from the experience. Eric was very approachable; I never saw him turn away a staff or client who needed advice or support. He was direct with staff and give necessary feedback to improve their performance -- and in doing so, created genuine and honest relationships. He provided a level of transparency to financial details that was helpful in managing the department that I worked in at the time. In day to day work, he was both policy-oriented but more importantly, willing to be flexible where the situation demanded a different response than just following a policy. Overall, I was most impressed with his dedication to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. He took that task seriously and the mission of the agency guided his decision-making process. I would recommend Eric both as an employee and as an individual to any group or organization. He is a confident, experienced, and compassionate individual who leads with both his heart and his head.
Experience
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UCR Extension
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Strategic Director Of New Program Development
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Jun 2019 - Present
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Managing Partner
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Apr 2019 - Present
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UCLA Extension
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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Associate Director Education Department
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Nov 2016 - Jun 2019
Interim Department Director - January to December 2018 - Leadership for all programmatic and administrative activities within the Education Department - Member of the Dean's Council - Active member of the Academic Directors committee reviewing and approving new program proposals across all academic departments. Interim Associate Dean and Chief Operating Officer - July to December 2018 - Responsible for Budget and Financial Services; Procurement and Contracts; Policy and… Show more Interim Department Director - January to December 2018 - Leadership for all programmatic and administrative activities within the Education Department - Member of the Dean's Council - Active member of the Academic Directors committee reviewing and approving new program proposals across all academic departments. Interim Associate Dean and Chief Operating Officer - July to December 2018 - Responsible for Budget and Financial Services; Procurement and Contracts; Policy and Process; Organizational Reorganizaton.
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Program Director - Postsecondary Education Programs
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Feb 2014 - Oct 2016
Continuing Educator overseeing: - College Counseling Online Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis Online Certificate - Advanced Placement Summer Institute - only online provider in the nation - Intensive Test Preparation - GRE, GMAT, LSAT - Pathway - Post-secondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities
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Executive Director, Pathway
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Jan 2006 - Feb 2014
Founding Executive Director of a two-year postsecondary education program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. •Winner of the 2009 University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) Outstanding Program Award for Non-Credit Programs.
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The MENTOR Network
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Development and Training - Horrigan Cole Enterprises.
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2003 - 2006
Responsible for staff training and program development for day programs serving 1800 adults with developmental disabilities throughout California.
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State Director - Washington
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2001 - 2003
Oversight of MENTOR operations in Washington State. Programs include Community Protection Program for Adults with developmental disabilities and Treatment Foster Care for at risk youth.
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PROVAIL
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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COO
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1995 - 2001
Oversaw complete range of services for more than 500 consumers with developmental disabilities, employing 350 staff members with a 13 million dollar annual budget. Programs include: community based residential supported living, supported employment, quality assurance, therapeutic clinic providing OT/PT and speech therapies, assistive technology, dental clinic, and legal advocacy. Oversaw complete range of services for more than 500 consumers with developmental disabilities, employing 350 staff members with a 13 million dollar annual budget. Programs include: community based residential supported living, supported employment, quality assurance, therapeutic clinic providing OT/PT and speech therapies, assistive technology, dental clinic, and legal advocacy.
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Alvord Taylor, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Administration
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Nov 1989 - Mar 1995
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Education
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2005 - 2006
University of La Verne
MPA, Public Administration -
1984 - 1987
University of Oregon
B.S., Sociology
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