Experience

Zion Church

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief External Engagements & Impact Officer

  • Apr 2021 - Present



CentricIMPACT

• Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• Principal

  • May 2020 - Present

  CentricIMPACT (CI) provides innovative, mission-centered consulting and support services to nonprofit, corporate, government, and educational organizations. With over thirty years of experience in reaching results that impact organizational goals and strategies, CI leaders have provided expertise in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Strategic Visioning; Planning and Organizational Development; and Research and Assessments. CentricIMPACT (CI) provides innovative, mission-centered consulting and support services to nonprofit, corporate, government, and educational organizations. With over thirty years of experience in reaching results that impact organizational goals and strategies, CI leaders have provided expertise in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Strategic Visioning; Planning and Organizational Development; and Research and Assessments.



Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and CEO

  • Apr 2019 - May 2020

  WRAG is the Regional Association of foundations and grantmakers dedicated to improving the vitality of the region through innovative and responsible philanthropy. WRAG is the Regional Association of foundations and grantmakers dedicated to improving the vitality of the region through innovative and responsible philanthropy.



Covenant House Greater Washington

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Nov 2013 - Apr 2019

  Served as CEO of Covenant House Greater Washington (CHGW); the leading nonprofit in the Region comprehensively responding to the needs of youth experiencing homelessness, disconnection, and exploitayion. CHW has a staff of nearly 80 serving over 1,000 youth each year. Last year alone, over 72,000 meals were served to hungry young people, housing was provided to nearly 150 youth nightly across seven residential programs. Provide the largest and most comprehensive supportive services including workforce development, education, housing, and wrap-around support to youth 18-24. In FY17, 31 young people previously homeless or disconnected went to college. CHGW launched an industry certified Hospitality Institute for opportunity youth; in FY18 96% of youth placed in hospitality careers were retained for more than 90 days. Show less



Alexandria City Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Superintendent

  • 2011 - 2013

  ACPS is one of the most diverse and fastest growing school divisions in the State of Virginia, with students from 128 different countries speaking more than 80 different languages. 72% of ACPS students are children of color with nearly 60% of ACPS students eligible for free and/or reduced meals. As Deputy Superintendent my role is to assist in the school district’s transformation by providing leadership in the areas of continuous improvement, student support, community engagement, and strategic partnerships to better fulfill the Districts’ goal of high student achievement, student and staff efficacy, effective school leadership, and educational excellence in collaboration with the Superintendent. Lead and manage the departments and offices of Student Support Services, Technology, Accountability, Strategic Initiatives, Communications, Volunteerism and Community Engagement, Alternative Education, Equity and Cultural Competency, and Policy Development with 200+ staff in direct chain of command. Major accomplishments have included establishing the first ACPS Education Foundation; designed and developed T.C. Satellite High School off-site Campus, a non-traditional flexible hybrid learning environment to impact high dropout rates and to increase graduations; instituted strategic RFP process for reviewing and awarding grants to nonprofits partners that support the districts goals and priorities to impact issues of disproportionality; instituted division-wide professional development in cultural competency; created six Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers across City to increase parent and community engagement in schools; restructured departments and teams, and instituted new policies and practices to more efficiently and effectively impact the social, emotional, physical, and academic well-being of students. Show less



Greater DC Cares

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and CEO

  • 2008 - 2011

  Responsible for leading HandsOn Greater DC Cares (HGDCC), the largest and leading nonprofit coordinator of volunteerism and community service in Greater Washington, and one of the top affiliates in the HandsOn National Network. HGDCC’s mobilized over 50,000 volunteers in 2011 to strengthen and build the capacity of a network of over 860 nonprofits and schools to better address critical issues in Greater Washington, in the areas of education disparities, homelessness, hunger, employment, financial instability, health and the environment. Serve as the spokesperson for HandsOn Greater DC Cares. Major accomplishments include turning around operations in a tough economic climate and putting organization on a solid financial footing in less than 2 years; relocated organizations’ headquarters in DC’s central business district; right-sized staff; hired key staff; increased foundation funding from 6% to 15%; increased major funding partners by 20; redesigned strategic programs; developed and instituted an individual donor program; increased board of directors by 10 new members; developed and partnered to support Mentoring Matters, a cross-organization coalition of 30 nonprofits utilizing mentors as a key success factor and recruited over 2,000 mentors to support effort; developed and nationally piloted Neighboring Now, a community building program that engages neighbors and institutions in the neighborhood in assessing, collaborating, volunteering and supporting integrated projects that address and correct identified issues in their neighborhood. Managed over 1900 volunteer-led service projects in FY 2011 including daily, customized corporate and skilled-volunteer projects. Served as an advisor to First Lady Michelle Obama and her staff on volunteerism and community service. Engaged President Obama, the First Family, and many key government, business, and community leaders in mission-focused service projects. Show less



United Way

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President-Community Impact Development

  • 2006 - 2008

  Responsibilities included leading the Community Impact Development department within United Way’s national office; charged with identifying the critical issues impacting the country. In that role, I assessed the need, identified and cultivated resources, uncovered promising and emerging practices, and developed national initiatives, tools, strategies, public policy positions, learning opportunities and partners to impact those issues. Helped develop and led UW’s three pillars: Education, Income and Health. Created, developed and provided the leadership to launch and support United Ways’ third national initiative, the United Way Financial Stability Partnership™ in 2007 which provided a comprehensive framework for helping hardworking, low to moderate income individuals and families struggling to make financial ends meet move from financial instability to economic independence. This initiative linked proven strategies (i.e., EITC, Credit Counseling, Workforce Development, Benefits Access, Savings Strategies, Financial Education, etc,) to a three-stepped continuum of change leading to financial stability. Other responsibilities included identifying and convening strategic partners and cross-sector leaders to advance the field. Designed, developed and implemented a national cross-sector Leadership Summit focused on financial stability. Developed new national partnerships with Bank of America, FDIC, Wal-Mart, Nets to Ladders, FINRA and others. Additionally, worked collaboratively and cross-functionally with all leaders and departments at UW and with field leadership across the country. Develop and lead targeted learning/training opportunities onsite, through webinars, and virtual meetings. Developed and managed the department budget, develop national proposals and partnerships; in 2007 over $15 million generated through new or enhanced partnerships. Show less



Strategic Vision LLC

• Greater St. Louis Area

• President and CEO

  • 1996 - 2006

  Responsible for leading a nationally recognized consulting firm that specialized in Organizational and Leadership Development, Strategic Thinking/Change Management, and Diversity for Fortune 500 and other clients. Provided extensive individual and organizational development; assisted organizations with strategic visioning and strategic planning. Assessed, designed and conducted training in over fifty core courses with over 150,000 trainees annually in the corporate, educational and governmental arenas; Led strategic diversity initiatives including establishing Diversity Advisory Teams and cross-organizational Councils, and developed strategic action plans focused on heightening awareness and inclusion (employee, supplier, customer). Developed Workforce Development training and initiatives. Selected for three consecutive years by the State of Missouri as the preferred provider for professional development training for all state agencies as well as awarded Small Business of the Year-Professional Services by St. Louis Minority Business Council. Clients included United Airlines; Schnuck Markets; State of Missouri; Boeing; SBC; Anheuser-Busch; AG Edwards; AT&T; and SSM Healthcare; St. Louis, Kansas City, MO, Trenton, NJ and Public Schools; Tyco Healthcare/Mallinckrodt; United Way; BJC Healthcare; Washington University School of Medicine; St. Louis Symphony; to name a few Show less



Design Alternatives

• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President - Individual and Organzation Development and Inclusion

  • 1993 - 1996

  Business partner; responsibilities included developing and leading the Training and Development Division of a comprehensive recruitment and staffing firm; led the recruitment and assessment process for all executive talent searches and senior level placements. Designed and developed targeted curriculum in all areas of professional and leadership development including a ten-phase curriculum for Embracing Diversity and Inclusion; Teamwork; Supervision Business partner; responsibilities included developing and leading the Training and Development Division of a comprehensive recruitment and staffing firm; led the recruitment and assessment process for all executive talent searches and senior level placements. Designed and developed targeted curriculum in all areas of professional and leadership development including a ten-phase curriculum for Embracing Diversity and Inclusion; Teamwork; Supervision



INROADS

• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• National Director of Human Resources and Information Systems

  • 1989 - 1993

  INROADS, Inc was the premiere organization for developing and placing talented youth of color in business and technology careers. Responsibilities included creating the centralized Human Resources division for the national organization that supported 43 affiliates across the country, including staffing, operations, Training and Development, Benefits, Communications, General Personnel and HR Systems. Planned and designed all aspects of development for current and new talent programs to include formal training, job based development, mentoring and coaching. Show less