Experience

The Night Ministry

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Nov 2022 - Present

• • Jan 2017 - Present

  Oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization. Work to develop a more integrative approach to The Night Ministry’s programming to more clearly define how different programs interact and how they can continue to complement one another. Responsible for leadership and management of daily administrative and programmatic operations of The Night Ministry, including: Youth Programs, Outreach and Health Ministry, Human Resources, and Finance & Administration. Serve as the Executive Director of the TNM Asset Management Organization, a subsidiary organization which manages the real properties in which programs of The Night Ministry are housed; includes work with a separate Board of Directors and financial reports. Act as the designated leader of the organization in the absence of the President and CEO. Show less

• • Jun 2014 - Dec 2016



Lincoln Park Community Services

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Jul 2006 - May 2014

  Provided visionary leadership in advancing the mission and vision of the organization, serving over 400 adults experiencing homelessness each year. Led the growth and transformation of the agency over time, strengthening both program outcomes and financial stability of the organization. - Expanded mission and services to meet the changing needs of clients to include permanent supportive housing.- Led successful $1.05 million capital campaign and renovation, establishing permanent space for programs, and ensuring financial stability for future growth.- Raised the profile of the organization within the community by serving as a spokesperson, communicating mission and goals to stakeholders and the community at large. - Led the long- and short-term strategic planning for the organization with the Board of Directors; implemented a dynamic new Associate Board of professionals and Graduate Council of program alumni in order to cultivate new leadership. - Responsible for hiring, managing, and motivating staff to achieve their full potential; promoted staff growth from six to fifteen permanent employees. Show less

• • Jul 1999 - Jul 2006

  - Designed, implemented, managed, and evaluated all direct service programs.- Extensive knowledge and understanding of substance abuse issues, mental health problems, and available community resources. Developed innovative programs using harm reduction principles.- Initiated and built collaborations with employment, educational, mental health, medical, substance abuse treatment, and housing agencies.- Responsible for intake, assessment, and case planning with program participants.- Individual and group counseling, and case management with up a caseload of up to 40 clients at a time.- Maintained confidential and accurate client records; developed a client tracking system. - Promoted a safe, healthy environment for all program participants, staff, and volunteers by building positive, trusting relationships using a strengths-based model.- Enhanced the organization’s visibility and image in the community through participation in community meetings and events; developed and maintained relationships with local businesses, schools, and churches..- Recruited, trained, and supervised 1,500+ volunteers annually; developed systems for tracking retention.- Developed and facilitated volunteer training seminars and educational programs for community organizations. Show less



Chicago Coalition for the Homeless

• Chicago, IL

• Policy Intern / Prostitution Alternatives Roundtable Steering Committee

  • 2002 - 2005

  Policy planning, coalition-building, community organizing, lobbying, and multi-level advocacy on the It Takes A Home to Raise A Child Campaign, the No Youth Alone Campaign, and the Prostitution Alternatives Roundtable. Policy planning, coalition-building, community organizing, lobbying, and multi-level advocacy on the It Takes A Home to Raise A Child Campaign, the No Youth Alone Campaign, and the Prostitution Alternatives Roundtable.



Genesis House

• Chicago, IL

• Counselor (Intern)

  • 2001 - 2002

  Individual and group counseling with women in a residential program, focusing on substance abuse issues, prostitution, domestic violence, childhood trauma, and interpersonal skills. Individual and group counseling with women in a residential program, focusing on substance abuse issues, prostitution, domestic violence, childhood trauma, and interpersonal skills.