Gretchen Edwards-Bodmer
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Linda Berardi, MPA, SPHR, CTPC, PCC
I have had the pleasure and honor to work with Gretchen Edwards-Bodmer in my affiliation as a Tidewater Community College Women's Advisory Council member and as a volunteer instructor for the WISE (Women Inspiring Self Empowerment) program that Gretchen designed and led. Gretchen possesses an uncanny ability to bring highly engaged stakeholders into her circle of influence through her magnetic and genuine enthusiasm to help women achieve and enjoy their greatest accomplishments and personal growth. Gretchen blends superior skills in relationship building with precise administrative and programmatic development skills which create a vortex of energy and high standards to any project, enterprise or business. I highly and with great enthusiasm recommend Gretchen for any position that requires high performing team effort and best practices program development for organizational change, high potential staff development or any enterprise that builds and improves upon a business community!
Sarah Falls
Gretchen has been a wonderful working partner at TCC. We have worked together both on individual student services needs, but also on smaller programming events. She is always a delight, and provides strong insights and support. She maintains a high level of professionalism and a works well in collaboration.
Linda Berardi, MPA, SPHR, CTPC, PCC
I have had the pleasure and honor to work with Gretchen Edwards-Bodmer in my affiliation as a Tidewater Community College Women's Advisory Council member and as a volunteer instructor for the WISE (Women Inspiring Self Empowerment) program that Gretchen designed and led. Gretchen possesses an uncanny ability to bring highly engaged stakeholders into her circle of influence through her magnetic and genuine enthusiasm to help women achieve and enjoy their greatest accomplishments and personal growth. Gretchen blends superior skills in relationship building with precise administrative and programmatic development skills which create a vortex of energy and high standards to any project, enterprise or business. I highly and with great enthusiasm recommend Gretchen for any position that requires high performing team effort and best practices program development for organizational change, high potential staff development or any enterprise that builds and improves upon a business community!
Sarah Falls
Gretchen has been a wonderful working partner at TCC. We have worked together both on individual student services needs, but also on smaller programming events. She is always a delight, and provides strong insights and support. She maintains a high level of professionalism and a works well in collaboration.
Linda Berardi, MPA, SPHR, CTPC, PCC
I have had the pleasure and honor to work with Gretchen Edwards-Bodmer in my affiliation as a Tidewater Community College Women's Advisory Council member and as a volunteer instructor for the WISE (Women Inspiring Self Empowerment) program that Gretchen designed and led. Gretchen possesses an uncanny ability to bring highly engaged stakeholders into her circle of influence through her magnetic and genuine enthusiasm to help women achieve and enjoy their greatest accomplishments and personal growth. Gretchen blends superior skills in relationship building with precise administrative and programmatic development skills which create a vortex of energy and high standards to any project, enterprise or business. I highly and with great enthusiasm recommend Gretchen for any position that requires high performing team effort and best practices program development for organizational change, high potential staff development or any enterprise that builds and improves upon a business community!
Sarah Falls
Gretchen has been a wonderful working partner at TCC. We have worked together both on individual student services needs, but also on smaller programming events. She is always a delight, and provides strong insights and support. She maintains a high level of professionalism and a works well in collaboration.
Linda Berardi, MPA, SPHR, CTPC, PCC
I have had the pleasure and honor to work with Gretchen Edwards-Bodmer in my affiliation as a Tidewater Community College Women's Advisory Council member and as a volunteer instructor for the WISE (Women Inspiring Self Empowerment) program that Gretchen designed and led. Gretchen possesses an uncanny ability to bring highly engaged stakeholders into her circle of influence through her magnetic and genuine enthusiasm to help women achieve and enjoy their greatest accomplishments and personal growth. Gretchen blends superior skills in relationship building with precise administrative and programmatic development skills which create a vortex of energy and high standards to any project, enterprise or business. I highly and with great enthusiasm recommend Gretchen for any position that requires high performing team effort and best practices program development for organizational change, high potential staff development or any enterprise that builds and improves upon a business community!
Sarah Falls
Gretchen has been a wonderful working partner at TCC. We have worked together both on individual student services needs, but also on smaller programming events. She is always a delight, and provides strong insights and support. She maintains a high level of professionalism and a works well in collaboration.
Credentials
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Senior Leadership Seminar
Virginia ACE Women's Network for Women in Higher EducationJun, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Leadership Management and Development Certificate I-IV
Old Dominion UniversityJul, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
Women's Institute for Leadership Development
Old Dominion UniversityFeb, 2003- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Royal Consulting Firm
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Coordinator II
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Nov 2022 - Present
Broadening and diversifying the future STEM workforce through NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement. Broadening and diversifying the future STEM workforce through NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement.
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Old Dominion University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Instructor
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Aug 2019 - Present
Women in Technology Worldwide: An exploration of women as designers and users of technology and of the impact of technology on women's lives across the world. Variations in women's experiences by race, class, and culture are stressed, along with particular focus on global developments that shape the context of women's and men's lives. Women in Technology Worldwide: An exploration of women as designers and users of technology and of the impact of technology on women's lives across the world. Variations in women's experiences by race, class, and culture are stressed, along with particular focus on global developments that shape the context of women's and men's lives.
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Media Fusion, LLC
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United States
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Media Production
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Education Program Specialist
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Sep 2020 - Nov 2022
Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP), NASA Office of STEM Engagement, Langley Research Center Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP), NASA Office of STEM Engagement, Langley Research Center
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Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast
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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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Program Director
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Nov 2017 - Jun 2020
Lead a team of programming experts to develop top-notch council-wide programs for girls using the national program portfolio focus on STEM, Outdoor Adventure, Entrepreneurship and Life Skills. Collaborating with leadership team to strategically align our policies, procedures and programs with the national mission and local community needs. Engaged with internal and external stakeholders to provide new opportunities for girls in both traditional and non-traditional career fields. Secured national grants to support our work to provide one of a kind opportunities for girls in the national program portfolio pillars. Created innovative change to ensure our efforts match and exceed best practices, tuned in with national trends, and developed new initiatives that could be replicated by other councils nationwide. Developed new explore patches to address women's history, current national trends and issues, and growing their skills to obtain courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place.
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Tidewater Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Leadership Development Coordinator
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Feb 2015 - Jun 2017
Developed and coordinated annual college-wide student leadership development program (increasing participation by 186% in the first year) including skill-based workshops, community service, and mentorships with local leaders in their fields of study. Strategic planning, policy and procedure development, and supervision of 7 direct reports. Responsible for relationship building in the community to support the work of the department. Program development, management and facilitation. Developed wrap-around services for STEM Promise Program scholars including cohort programs, leadership and professional development, academic planning, peer and professional mentorships, internship and job shadowing opportunities.
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Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator, Women’s Center
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Jul 2007 - Feb 2015
Coordinated all marketing and public relations for department programs (over 200 annually) and services. Created, developed and managed volunteer program engaging over 500 students. Developed, managed, and facilitated educational programs for academic, personal and professional student development, including department leadership institute. Supervised 5 direct reports, managed office and annual budgets (state and grant funded). Served on various campus committees, including search committees. Responsible for relationship building with community stake holders.
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S.A.F.E. Graduate Assistant, Women's Center
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Sep 2006 - Jun 2007
Researched best practices of college and university women's centers including leadership development, gender-based violence awareness and prevention, returning women's resources and support, and personal and professional development for students. Coordinated local and national speakers for campus awareness month programming. Managed department website.
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Interim Assistant Director & S.A.F.E. Coordinator, Women's Center
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Aug 2005 - Aug 2006
Developed and managed programs and services for students experiencing gendered violence. Coordinated with community resources to provide care and support. Facilitated gender-based violence awareness and prevention programs for students, faculty and staff, including student conduct appeals board members. Organized and managed fundraising and donation drives for various community resources.
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Research Assistant, Humanities Department
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Jan 2004 - May 2005
Conducted research and edited manuscripts for department chair's publications. Negotiated procurement for department marketing materials with local vendors. Conducted research and edited manuscripts for department chair's publications. Negotiated procurement for department marketing materials with local vendors.
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Education
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2003 - 2005
Old Dominion University
Master of Arts, Humanities -
2003 - 2005
Old Dominion University
Graduate Certificate, Women's Studies -
1999 - 2003
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science, Women's Studies, Minor in Communications
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