Program Manager of Justice Initiatives

• Apr 2023 - Present

Oversee trauma-informed long-distance running and leadership development program for 11-17 year-olds facing a delinquency charge, creating alternative pathways to allow youth to remain outside of the system.Liaise with multiple partners, including state level funders, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, parents and families, and other youth diversion programs.Supervise a team of youth advocates, mentors, volunteer running leaders, and peer mentors to support youth by managing referrals and leveraging resources. Show less

MileUp Youth Advocate

• Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

Established positive mentoring relationships with youth facing delinquency charges and led running practices, running alongside youth multiple times per week.Conducted family intakes and exit interviews, checked in with guardians regularly regarding students’ progress and track via progress notes.Met regularly with program staff to discuss youth concerns and identify and refer youth to additional resources as needed.

MileUp Youth Mentor

• Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

Supported youth facing delinquency charges in training to run a long distance race.Attended regular running practices, coaching youth and running alongside them.

Launchpad Interim Program Director

• Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

Developed program design for brand new youth workforce development program, aimed at preparing youth for a technology career. Determined goals, budget, and structure for earn-to-learn model, starting with career exposure in 11th grade through post-grad bootcamp. Met recruitment goal by 106% through developing relationships with 12 partner high schools and follow up procedure with youth applicants. Developed program design for brand new youth workforce development program, aimed at preparing youth for a technology career. Determined goals, budget, and structure for earn-to-learn model, starting with career exposure in 11th grade through post-grad bootcamp. Met recruitment goal by 106% through developing relationships with 12 partner high schools and follow up procedure with youth applicants.

Project Manager of Continuous Improvement

• Apr 2020 - Sep 2022

Supported quality of 80+ E3, WIOA, TANF, OST, and WorkReady youth programs via observation, assessment, and 40+ professional development sessions annually. Gathered and analyzed program performance, assessment, and survey data and developed an informed citywide continuous improvement strategy. Promoted collaboration and resource sharing across youth providers through quarterly Youth Provider Convenings and membership groups. Managed budget and contracting process for external training partners, and supported providers with program design based on best practices. Show less

Manager of Youth and Gateway Programs

• May 2018 - Apr 2020

Managed two WIOA youth workforce development programs, combined serving up to 100 opportunity youth annually. Oversaw up to $2 million in operations as well as quality assurance for data entry and performance outcomes measurement. Supervised 10 staff and supported implementation of professional development strategy for a department of 40+ direct service professionals. Championed and advanced new initiatives such as trauma informed care, sector strategy employment, and apprenticeship development. Supported strategies for improving talent pipelines by informing design of JEVS pilot IT Pre-Apprenticeship and Gap This Way Ahead program. Coordinated partnerships with post-secondary institutions, employers, and corporate HR systems. Show less

Summer WorkReady Program Manager

• Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

Managed placement, reassignment, and payroll issues for 800+ youth aged 14-18 at participating internship sites citywide. Supervised 10 Program Mentors as they liaised between students, families, worksites, and the administrative team. Managed placement, reassignment, and payroll issues for 800+ youth aged 14-18 at participating internship sites citywide. Supervised 10 Program Mentors as they liaised between students, families, worksites, and the administrative team.

Youth Policy Research Coordinator

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2017

Tasked by Wilmington City Council to conduct original research and advise on policy regarding youth civic engagement strategies. Surveyed Wilmington city staff to assess attitudes towards youth in governance programming; interviewed city officials and experts. Reviewed current literature on youth civic engagement in urban areas and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data. Presented 10 formal policy recommendations on opportunities for improvement in 102-page report. Tasked by Wilmington City Council to conduct original research and advise on policy regarding youth civic engagement strategies. Surveyed Wilmington city staff to assess attitudes towards youth in governance programming; interviewed city officials and experts. Reviewed current literature on youth civic engagement in urban areas and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data. Presented 10 formal policy recommendations on opportunities for improvement in 102-page report.

Improv Instructor

• Sep 2016 - May 2017

Created violence prevention curriculum for community youth using improvisational theater to teach conflict resolution. Created violence prevention curriculum for community youth using improvisational theater to teach conflict resolution.

Assistant Director

• May 2014 - Sep 2015

Hired and supervised performance for 23 counseling staff and 4 program directors; liaised to multiple supervisors. Provided pre-camp and mid-summer staff training for all camp staff, trained other administrative staff to facilitate trainings. Oversaw daily program and use of facility spaces addressing and assisting with stressful and/or emergency situations as they arose. Managed youth development for 100 campers and implementation of individualized programs for homesick campers. Developed camp-wide behavior expectations and provided support to counselors with enforcing expectations. Show less

Associate Clinician Case Manager

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

Supported consumers with severe mental illness and documented treatment goal progress in succinct weekly reports. Doubled participation in daily skills workshops by tailoring topics to consumers’ interests. Supported consumers with severe mental illness and documented treatment goal progress in succinct weekly reports. Doubled participation in daily skills workshops by tailoring topics to consumers’ interests.

After School Teacher

• Sep 2008 - Dec 2014

Office Intern

• Jan 2014 - May 2014

Surveyed literature surrounding LGBTQ campus climate, assessed for gaps, interpreted data and summarized findings.Designed first survey of student perspectives on LGBTQ Campus Climate and evaluated 226 responses and qualitative interviews.

Mentor Resident Assistant

• Aug 2011 - May 2014

Coordinated group development for staff of 14 Resident Assistants.Launched a weekly alcohol-alternative event series for a complex of 500 students.Completed timely, detailed incident reports in accordance with protocol.Supervised a floor of 42 first-year students, responding to crises and aiding in transitions to college.