Lisa Garrisen
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Elisha Jackson
Not only is Lisa a compassionate and thoughtful social worker, she also understands the importance of fundraising. This makes her the perfect Director of Programs for an agency. She leads all the programs at Children's Cottage with so much commitment to helping vulnerable families, which includes enthusiastically engaging with the fundraising department. It is so helpful when story telling and reporting outcomes to the community. As the Director of Development, I think we make a pretty good team!
Holly Crone
I've known Lisa for 10 years, and her commitment to service has never waned. She has an uncommon passion for working with people at risk; those experiencing homelessness, addictions and mental health (often all at the same time). I have observed the same compassion and respect whether she is supporting a client, or a team member. If there really are hearts of gold out there, Lisa has one of them. Whether a team meeting, accreditation or program development, Lisa approaches the task with a care-centered focus, yet manages to balance this with a strong drive to meet targets and maintain healthy boundaries. I would gladly work with Lisa again and she would be a blessing and an asset to any organization.
Elisha Jackson
Not only is Lisa a compassionate and thoughtful social worker, she also understands the importance of fundraising. This makes her the perfect Director of Programs for an agency. She leads all the programs at Children's Cottage with so much commitment to helping vulnerable families, which includes enthusiastically engaging with the fundraising department. It is so helpful when story telling and reporting outcomes to the community. As the Director of Development, I think we make a pretty good team!
Holly Crone
I've known Lisa for 10 years, and her commitment to service has never waned. She has an uncommon passion for working with people at risk; those experiencing homelessness, addictions and mental health (often all at the same time). I have observed the same compassion and respect whether she is supporting a client, or a team member. If there really are hearts of gold out there, Lisa has one of them. Whether a team meeting, accreditation or program development, Lisa approaches the task with a care-centered focus, yet manages to balance this with a strong drive to meet targets and maintain healthy boundaries. I would gladly work with Lisa again and she would be a blessing and an asset to any organization.
Elisha Jackson
Not only is Lisa a compassionate and thoughtful social worker, she also understands the importance of fundraising. This makes her the perfect Director of Programs for an agency. She leads all the programs at Children's Cottage with so much commitment to helping vulnerable families, which includes enthusiastically engaging with the fundraising department. It is so helpful when story telling and reporting outcomes to the community. As the Director of Development, I think we make a pretty good team!
Holly Crone
I've known Lisa for 10 years, and her commitment to service has never waned. She has an uncommon passion for working with people at risk; those experiencing homelessness, addictions and mental health (often all at the same time). I have observed the same compassion and respect whether she is supporting a client, or a team member. If there really are hearts of gold out there, Lisa has one of them. Whether a team meeting, accreditation or program development, Lisa approaches the task with a care-centered focus, yet manages to balance this with a strong drive to meet targets and maintain healthy boundaries. I would gladly work with Lisa again and she would be a blessing and an asset to any organization.
Elisha Jackson
Not only is Lisa a compassionate and thoughtful social worker, she also understands the importance of fundraising. This makes her the perfect Director of Programs for an agency. She leads all the programs at Children's Cottage with so much commitment to helping vulnerable families, which includes enthusiastically engaging with the fundraising department. It is so helpful when story telling and reporting outcomes to the community. As the Director of Development, I think we make a pretty good team!
Holly Crone
I've known Lisa for 10 years, and her commitment to service has never waned. She has an uncommon passion for working with people at risk; those experiencing homelessness, addictions and mental health (often all at the same time). I have observed the same compassion and respect whether she is supporting a client, or a team member. If there really are hearts of gold out there, Lisa has one of them. Whether a team meeting, accreditation or program development, Lisa approaches the task with a care-centered focus, yet manages to balance this with a strong drive to meet targets and maintain healthy boundaries. I would gladly work with Lisa again and she would be a blessing and an asset to any organization.
Experience
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Children's Cottage Society
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Programs
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Feb 2017 - Present
This executive position provides strategic as well as day to day leadership to Children’s Cottage program staff. It also supports and facilitates the work of the Children’s Cottage in reaching the Vision and Mission of the Society
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Senior Manager, Home Visitation Programs
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Nov 2014 - Jan 2017
Oversee the development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of standards for the Society's Home Visitation Programs including Healthy Families, In Home Infant Respite, Child Care Respite, Volunteer Daycare and the SPROUTS Programs.
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Case Management Consulting
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2018
Keys Areas for Consultation may include; -Identification and development of processes related to successfully operating an Intensive Case Management program. -Development of policies and procedures for Case Management programs. -Assistance in defining and developing guiding philosophies for agencies and programs. -Assistance in identifying strengths and gaps within a team and developing strategies for strengthening that team. -Development of program processes which may include intake, assessment and safety protocols and procedures. Show less
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The Alex Community Health Centre
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Program Director
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Jun 2009 - Jul 2013
-Led strategic and day to day operations for a team of 25 -Developed a unique case management tool -Ensured adherence to Case Management standards -Built strong working relationships with community partners -Ensured all program staff were working to achieve optimal outcomes -Led strategic and day to day operations for a team of 25 -Developed a unique case management tool -Ensured adherence to Case Management standards -Built strong working relationships with community partners -Ensured all program staff were working to achieve optimal outcomes
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Director of Housing and Integration
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Oct 2004 - Jun 2009
-Led strategic and day to day operations for two programs -Built strong working relationships with community partners -Ensured all program staff were working to achieve optimal outcomes -Led strategic and day to day operations for two programs -Built strong working relationships with community partners -Ensured all program staff were working to achieve optimal outcomes
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Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse - CCASA
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Canada
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Crisis Worker
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2000 - 2007
Provided immediate crisis support and assessment to survivors of sexual assault. Provided immediate crisis support and assessment to survivors of sexual assault.
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Education
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The University of Calgary
Bachelor's degree, Social Work
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