Co-Founder

• Sep 2012 - Present

www.building21.org www.building21.org

Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.L.D)

• Sep 2011 - May 2014

Consultant

• Apr 2012 - May 2013

Co-President/CEO

• Jun 2002 - Jul 2011

Responsible for the programmatic and fiscal operations of a large non-profit organization with an annual budget exceeding $30 million; Managed a staff of 50 permanent and 50 part-time or seasonal employees; Oversaw the utilization of a diverse array of funding streams braided together to create programs, services and opportunities for over 21,000 youth annually; Oversaw contracts for 75 community-based organizations annually; Collaborated with local leadership to design a… Show more Responsible for the programmatic and fiscal operations of a large non-profit organization with an annual budget exceeding $30 million; Managed a staff of 50 permanent and 50 part-time or seasonal employees; Oversaw the utilization of a diverse array of funding streams braided together to create programs, services and opportunities for over 21,000 youth annually; Oversaw contracts for 75 community-based organizations annually; Collaborated with local leadership to design a comprehensive youth workforce development system for the City of Philadelphia called WorkReady Philadelphia; Led a diverse collaborative designed to develop a system of multiple educational pathways for struggling students and out of school youth called Project U-Turn; Presented and testified locally and nationally on issues related to systems integration, workforce development and education; Informed local, state and federal policies and regulations related to education reform and youth workforce development.

Sr. Vice President

• Oct 1998 - Jun 2002

Implemented large-scale changes to service delivery systems to comply with new federal legislation and to integrate academic rigor into workforce development programs for youth. Developed and administered competitive bidding process for grant awards; Developed a performance-based contracting system for grantees; Leveraged and brokered resources to support funded youth serving agencies; Convened local city leadership and community-based organizations to facilitate the collaborative… Show more Implemented large-scale changes to service delivery systems to comply with new federal legislation and to integrate academic rigor into workforce development programs for youth. Developed and administered competitive bidding process for grant awards; Developed a performance-based contracting system for grantees; Leveraged and brokered resources to support funded youth serving agencies; Convened local city leadership and community-based organizations to facilitate the collaborative development and implementation of citywide, outcome-based standards for youth-serving agencies; Developed a citywide training and technical assistance system that provides customized support to providers; Developed a system to measure performance of contractors; Staffed the Philadelphia Youth Council and its subcommittees; Supervised Program Analysts, Data Coordinator and other program staff and consultants to monitor and provide technical support to providers.

Program Consultant

• Aug 1998 - Apr 1999

Provided consultation to the staff and program director of NMIC to implement a national welfare-to-work demonstration project in conjunction with New York City agencies and collaborators. Advised and assisted in all aspects of the program including the development of a competency-based curriculum for welfare recipients to learn skills and complete internships in order to gain full-time employment. Worked with employers on job placement, curriculum development and the formation of an Advisory… Show more Provided consultation to the staff and program director of NMIC to implement a national welfare-to-work demonstration project in conjunction with New York City agencies and collaborators. Advised and assisted in all aspects of the program including the development of a competency-based curriculum for welfare recipients to learn skills and complete internships in order to gain full-time employment. Worked with employers on job placement, curriculum development and the formation of an Advisory Committee. Served as the agency representative on the consortium program design committee. Show less Provided consultation to the staff and program director of NMIC to implement a national welfare-to-work demonstration project in conjunction with New York City agencies and collaborators. Advised and assisted in all aspects of the program including the development of a competency-based curriculum for welfare recipients to learn skills and complete internships in order to gain full-time employment. Worked with employers on job placement, curriculum development and the formation of an Advisory… Show more Provided consultation to the staff and program director of NMIC to implement a national welfare-to-work demonstration project in conjunction with New York City agencies and collaborators. Advised and assisted in all aspects of the program including the development of a competency-based curriculum for welfare recipients to learn skills and complete internships in order to gain full-time employment. Worked with employers on job placement, curriculum development and the formation of an Advisory Committee. Served as the agency representative on the consortium program design committee. Show less

Director

• Dec 1996 - Sep 1998

Raised over five million dollars in educational and HIV/AIDS funding through government and foundation grants. Designed and implemented a one million dollar demonstration project to develop a comprehensive life skills curriculum providing independent living skills training and case management to 170 homeless and recently re-housed Division of AIDS Services clients. Responsibilities included all aspects of program development and implementation including: multi-site supervision and staff… Show more Raised over five million dollars in educational and HIV/AIDS funding through government and foundation grants. Designed and implemented a one million dollar demonstration project to develop a comprehensive life skills curriculum providing independent living skills training and case management to 170 homeless and recently re-housed Division of AIDS Services clients. Responsibilities included all aspects of program development and implementation including: multi-site supervision and staff development for over 17 staff; overseeing all program design and evaluation activities; fiscal oversight, reporting and contractual compliance; development of MIS system; assisting with replication and ongoing fundraising. Show less Raised over five million dollars in educational and HIV/AIDS funding through government and foundation grants. Designed and implemented a one million dollar demonstration project to develop a comprehensive life skills curriculum providing independent living skills training and case management to 170 homeless and recently re-housed Division of AIDS Services clients. Responsibilities included all aspects of program development and implementation including: multi-site supervision and staff… Show more Raised over five million dollars in educational and HIV/AIDS funding through government and foundation grants. Designed and implemented a one million dollar demonstration project to develop a comprehensive life skills curriculum providing independent living skills training and case management to 170 homeless and recently re-housed Division of AIDS Services clients. Responsibilities included all aspects of program development and implementation including: multi-site supervision and staff development for over 17 staff; overseeing all program design and evaluation activities; fiscal oversight, reporting and contractual compliance; development of MIS system; assisting with replication and ongoing fundraising. Show less

Adjunct Professor/Guest Lecturer

• Sep 1996 - Sep 1998

Supervised graduate level social work interns in field work placements Supervised graduate level social work interns in field work placements

Consultant

• Sep 1993 - Sep 1994

Team Leader

• Sep 1991 - Aug 1992

Teacher

• Sep 1990 - Aug 1991

Taught English literature and language to eighth, ninth and tenth grade students. Taught English literature and language to eighth, ninth and tenth grade students.