Experience

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

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

• Manager for Evaluation

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  • Managing evaluation processes for five separate grant funds, distributed among 100 programs in more than 40 organizations in the Philadelphia region and Israel• Creating evaluation tools for program development and donor engagement• Working with department directors in order to strategize best use of resources for grantees, gaps in reach of donors, as well as methods to maximize efficiency in current organizational systems• Working alongside Grants Director to ensure all ongoing processes are functioning properly

• Evaluation Analyst

  • Feb 2018 - Sep 2019

  • Reviewed grantee reporting for five separate grant funds and disseminated results to responsible program managers • Assisted in creation of new online grants monitoring and evaluation platform for five grant funds including consulting with department directors and training grantees on system use• Recommended grantee funding levels to board based on annual performance goals



Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Independent Contractor

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  • Planned, coordinated and supported on site a three day conference for Children's Services sub grantees management staff • Identified the training areas to be provided through onsite workshops • Reached out to Baltimore area universities for experienced staff to present on aspects of management • Worked with marketing and communications staff to create promotional materials regarding the conference • Managed on site operations of the conference

• Program Manager for Family Reunification

  • Oct 2015 - Dec 2017

  • Managed eleven social service programs for child migrants and victims of trauma • Completed annual on-site monitoring with programs to identify gaps and implement corrective action plans • Created onboarding curriculum for supervisors and direct line staff around the topic areas of advocating for clients, significant incident reporting, and identifying case outcomes, among others • Wrote quarterly and annual reports regarding grant services submitted to the federal government

• Program Specialist

  • Apr 2013 - Oct 2015

  Provided technical assistance and support to local LIRS sites in MD, VA, NC, SC & GA areas. Assisted in monitoring activities remotely and on site when needed. Disseminated policy and procedures when updates occur. Reviewed reports submitted by programs, monitored data input by partner staff, and provided direct case consultation as needed for safety issues. Worked with University of Maryland, Baltimore County staff around research projects about unaccompanied immigrant youth.

• Social Work Student Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

  Collaborated with local LIRS foster care partners across the U.S. to create informational materials for shelter workers and youth in care to improve the transition between shelter and foster care. Continued a research study with youth receiving LIRS family reunification services. Participated in regular team activities, such as, program phone calls, trainings, unit meetings and consultation. Researched and wrote a grant concept paper and proposal to be submitted for further research within LIRS Children’s Services. Organized an online fundraising campaign with a local Baltimore partner.



University of Maryland School of Social Work

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Assistant, Ruth H. Young Center for Families & Children

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2013

  Prepared training materials for social service partners working in the research. Conducted outreach to eligible research candidates and consent meetings with those interested. Conducted baseline and closing assessments with families eligible to participate in the study. Organized data collected from the participants in the study. Assisted with bi-annual reporting to state government funder. Created literature review around various topics for abstract and article preparation and submission.



SWCOS Community School @ Curtis Bay Elementary/Middle School

• Social Work Student Intern

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

  Worked as a part of a mental health/social services team by assisting at 504 and Student Support Team meetings, working individually with students and teachers for crisis management and classroom behavioral issues. Additionally completed home visits with families to address attendance/truancy issues and to encourage enrollment in Free And Reduced Meals program. Organized a workshop for 8th grade students and their parents to assist with high school application. Assisted School-Family Council and committees in various recruiting and programming events, specifically around parental involvement.



Carson Valley Children's Aid

• Case Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Aug 2010

  Managed caseload of 13 children in foster or kinship care in the Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Delaware counties. Conducted home visits and provided service referrals/support to the children, foster parents, biological parents and other relatives. Created service plans and conducted quarterly reviews in conjunction with the Philadelphia Department of Human Services.