Evan Villeneuve

Tenant Organizing Supervisor at United Community Housing Coalition
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(386) 825-5501
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Detroit, Michigan, United States, US

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Lauren Iwema

Evan is a natural-born leader whose charisma and emotional intelligence has an innate ability to bring out the best in those around him. His discipline of mind and spirit generates collaborative action, and I would personally recommend him for any business venture that crosses his path.

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Credentials

  • Social and Behavioral Researchers
    CITI Program, A Division of BRANY
    Dec, 2020
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • United Community Housing Coalition
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Tenant Organizing Supervisor
      • Aug 2020 - Present

      - Serves Detroit residents at risk of housing displacement and homelessness- Works with clients in obtaining permanent and affordable housing- Assesses and addresses barriers to housing and connects clients to social services - Provides ongoing case management and supportive services for clients- Investigates housing violations and educates clients of tenants' rights- Manages grant budgets and supportive service funds- Researches and advocates for housing justice policies- Assists with the development of tenant councils in senior buildings under HUD guidelines- Participates in the Right-to-Counsel planning committee

  • Wayne State University - School of Social Work
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Project Director
      • May 2020 - Present

      Supervising the strategic planning, coordination and implementation of survey design, data collection, data analysis, and data dissemination for research on the effects of climate change and other changing urban environments on senior populations in Detroit. Supervising the strategic planning, coordination and implementation of survey design, data collection, data analysis, and data dissemination for research on the effects of climate change and other changing urban environments on senior populations in Detroit.

  • State of Michigan
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Associate of Community & Constituent Services
      • Jan 2019 - Jun 2020

      - Represented Senator Chang at dozens of stakeholder meetings with businesses, residents, neighborhood associations, political officials, agency coalitions, community leaders and non-profits- Served as a community liaison and case manager to hundreds of constituents- Advocated for constituents and policies regarding community development, environmental justice, public safety, fair housing, immigration, and seniors- Organized community events with over 300 attendees including the 2019 Detroit Housing Summit- Researched policy landscape and provided policy recommendations based on community feedback - Procured and delivered over 20,000 masks and other PPE donations at the onset of the pandemic to clinics, senior resident buildings, fire and police stations and essential workers

  • Southwest Solutions
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Cultural Event Organizer
      • May 2016 - Oct 2017

      Celebrating Southwest is a performance/concert series based in Southwest Detroit and sponsored by the Ford Motor Company Fund, Southwest Solutions, and Gleaner's Community Food Bank. Its mission is to celebrate cultural diversity by organizing and hosting ethnic, Metro Detroit-based musicians to perform at a local neighborhood venue. Events are free and open for the community and people of all backgrounds and ages to enjoy. The concert series stands as one of the few remaining cultural-based venues that is free and open to the public in Detroit.- Lead organizer for the Celebrating Southwest Concert Series in Southwest Detroit sponsored by The Ford Motor Company Fund including eight cultural events with over 2000 attendees.- Administered all aspects of artist and vendor recruitment, contracting and correspondence.- Managed support staff, volunteers, and a grant budget over $100,000. - Oversaw all promotional strategies including social media accounts, marketing distribution, graphic designs, and press releases.

  • Southwest Solutions
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Community Engagement Coordinator
      • Oct 2013 - Apr 2015

      - Helped to create and implement community engagement strategies for a resident-centered, neighborhood revitalization project in southwest Detroit.- Established key relationships with hundreds of residents, community organizations, and local businesses- Survey design for over 500 participating respondents, regarding local quality-of-life and economic development issues.- Recruited, trained, and managed a paid team of local youth to help outreach, survey and gather data.- Planned and facilitated four community events and information sessions with over 250 attendees.- Supported six interest-area work groups consisting of 30 residents and local small business owners

  • Michigan Works! Association
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • PATH Career Advisor/Case Manager
      • Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

      - Provided supportive services including but not limited to agency referrals, soft-skills training, emergency financial assistance, community resource navigation, education counseling, and workforce development- Case management for over 90 clients receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, for the advancement of their personal career and educational goals- Administered case management skills including intake assessments, client appointments and interviews, data entry and database management, and program compliance- Supervised the youth summer paid-internship program recruiting and managing relationships between 20 youth clients and 12 worksites

Education

  • University of Michigan
    Master of Social Work - MSW, Social Policy and Evaluation
    2018 - 2020
  • Eastern Michigan University
    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management and Operations
    2009 - 2011

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