Lauren Van Keulen
Chief Executive Officer at A.Y.A. Youth Collective- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory AffairsDec, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Provisional Teaching Certificate
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory AffairsAug, 2008- Oct, 2024
Experience
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A.Y.A. Youth Collective
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Jul 2020 - Present
- Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals.- Managed due diligence process and led two organizations through merger to form AYA Youth Collective- Oversee fund development and contracts- Deepen and refine all aspects of communications—from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand- Manage budgets of $2+ million per year- Generate and maintain partnerships with common-cause organizations and their executive level team- Drive new program development opportunities, business plan, and financial development- Participate in coalitions and communities in the state- Facilitate an environment of belonging for 450+ youth and 26+ staff- Increase youth and staff engagement through COVID-19 pandemic Show less
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Founding Partner and Co-Director
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Apr 2011 - Jul 2020
3:11 Youth Housing develops safe, affordable housing for youth (ages 18-24) who are experiencing homelessness and partners in their transition to healthy interdependence. Through housing paired with relationship, young people find safety and stability, propelling them towards their future.
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ProtoCall Services, Inc.
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Master Level Therapist
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2015
Provided clinical telephone triage, crisis intervention, intake and assessment services to clients of ProtoCall accounts. Responsible for answering and completing all calls according to guidelines established by ProtoCall Services. Developed positive interactions and relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and management of ProtoCall Services by displaying a positive attitude and exercising open communication and problem solving skills. Provided clinical telephone triage, crisis intervention, intake and assessment services to clients of ProtoCall accounts. Responsible for answering and completing all calls according to guidelines established by ProtoCall Services. Developed positive interactions and relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and management of ProtoCall Services by displaying a positive attitude and exercising open communication and problem solving skills.
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Children's Assessment Center
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Master's Level Therapist
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Jan 2014 - Aug 2014
Used Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other Evidence-Based Practices to provide group and individual therapy for children and adolescents. Utilized a multi-disciplinary team approach to conduct advocacy efforts with children and families. Used Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other Evidence-Based Practices to provide group and individual therapy for children and adolescents. Utilized a multi-disciplinary team approach to conduct advocacy efforts with children and families.
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Bethany Christian Services
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Youth Housing Specialist
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Tracked and managed youth who have aged out of foster care, offering employment, education, housing, and financial management support. Worked in a team to evaluate and place youth in applicable programs based on their strengths and needs. Developed curriculum and engaged youth in creating a youth advisory board for other foster care youth. Tracked and managed youth who have aged out of foster care, offering employment, education, housing, and financial management support. Worked in a team to evaluate and place youth in applicable programs based on their strengths and needs. Developed curriculum and engaged youth in creating a youth advisory board for other foster care youth.
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National Heritage Academies
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Third Grade Teacher
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Aug 2008 - Jul 2011
Facilitated a positive classroom environment, while designing curriculum to meet the needs of all students, including special education and at-risk. Effectively used formative assessment to accommodate teaching and learning techniques. Trained teachers to implement the formative assessment process within their classrooms. Facilitated a positive classroom environment, while designing curriculum to meet the needs of all students, including special education and at-risk. Effectively used formative assessment to accommodate teaching and learning techniques. Trained teachers to implement the formative assessment process within their classrooms.
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Education
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2012 - 2014
University of Southern California
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work -
2004 - 2008
Calvin University
Elementary Education, Language Arts, Integrated Sciences
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