Experience

Head-Start

• 700 & Above Employee

• NIC Site Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  -Oversees and manages assigned National Interim Management Contract (NIC) Head Start and/or Early Head Start program(s) to ensure smooth transition from the previous grantee; operation of the program in all areas to provide quality services to children and families; supporting the goals of the program during the time period the federal Office of Head Start is conducting the replacement grantee process; transition to the replacement grantee; and, conducting close-out activities. -Directly hires and supervises the local HS Program Director -Works as a lead for the Head Start /Early Head Start program in collaboration with team and local Program Director to stabilize the program to ensure services to children and families, rebuild relationships in the community, and ensure health and safety standards are met for all facilities and equipment; and to focus on staff development, training and bringing the program into compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. - Provides leadership and direction to all program staff and works with clients and community partners -Work in situations of initial tension with possibility of upset individuals; therefore assist others to deal with change -Analyze current circumstances to develop a plan and implement changes -Work with the Office of Head Start and periodically work with Regional Offices, national T/TA providers and other entities -Prepare reports on monthly basis or as needed to provide status on local program Show less



CDI Head Start serving SF

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Program Director

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

  -Provided leadership and direction for overall administration of Head Start /Early Head Start operations including service area management, human resources, fiscal, facilities and program compliance. - Directly supervised and evaluated the performance of the Program Managers and Administrative program staff; provided service area training where needed - Provided oversight to the development and implementation of service area work plans (health, education, disabilities/mental health, nutrition and family services) - Served as a liaison and professional resource to the Interim Grantee Policy Council; reporting monthly program status, program plans, ACF Initiatives, successes and challenges - Assisted in developing and overseeing the community partnerships and contracts for state and local funders - Served as an advocate and spokesperson for Head Start /Early Head Start within the broader San Francisco community - Assisted in oversight of the budget and monitor to ensure that all program needs are met in conjunction with the funder requirements and highest standards of financial management - Monitored the program performance of delegate agencies and community contractual partners to ensure compliance with the Head Start Program Standards. -Conducted regular program and administrative meetings to discuss program progress, determine needs and develop action plans, timelines and strategies for accomplishing program objectives - Prepared monthly reports for state and local funders - Prepared program for transition to new grantees Show less



SFSU Head Start /Early Head Start

• Center Operations and Program Compliance Manager

  • Jun 2007 - May 2013

  -Responsible for the day to day implementation of the grantee operated Head Start/Early Head Start program by ensuring compliance with the funding sources (local, state and federal) and state licensing regulations-Directly supervised 10 Center Directors and provided guidance and support to carry out daily program operations at the centers-Assisted in developing yearly and triennial ACF Grant.-Assisted in securing extra funds to support Head Start goals and objectives-Developed a citywide monitoring system to oversee 8 child development contractors; ensuring their compliance with the federal and local regulations-Worked in collaboration with contracted citywide partners to ensure Head Start Performance Standards compliance.-Provide training and technical assistance to the Center Directors and citywide partner staff on Community Care Licensing regulations and Head Start Performance Standards. Show less

• Program Service Area Manager - ERSEA/Health

  • Sep 2000 - May 2007

  -Planned, coordinated and monitored the wrap around program activities with the Head Start management team to implement the state preschool program-Supervised 4 health staff-Developed tools and systems to integrate the state regulations within our federal monitoring tools-Maintained and monitored all required state and federal reporting requirements; fiscal and program-Assisted in developing yearly and triennial ACF Head Start grant for the specific areas of health and mental health in the community assessment. -Developed health and mental health systems for implementation into the program. -Provided training and technical assistance to Family Service Workers on record keeping and reporting of health and mental health requirements for PIR and 45, 90 days.-Assisted with the coordination of SFSU nurse interns in to the program; planned their curriculum within their rotation in Head Start to ensure that both parties’ needs were met. -Assisted with the development of MOUs (Memorandum of Understanding) for mental health providers in the city to come in to the program on a weekly basis for support and guidance to our staff and enrolled children. -Reviewed yearly CDE (California Department of Education) state preschool grant and completed yearly grant update. -Provided training and technical assistance -Responsible for developing Head Start ERSEA systems for the program serving 1398 children and their families-Supervised 3 ERSEA WORKERS who were responsible for recruitment and reviewing and processing applications for eligibility. -Worked in collaboration with our MIS staff to develop systems for reporting to funders – federal, local and state-Monitored enrollment and eligibility activities for grantee program.-Assisted with Community Assessment section of the yearly/triennial ACF Head Start grant.-Provided training and technical assistance to all ERSEA/Intake staff citywide Show less