Melissa Emidy
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Credentials
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Notary Public
State of Rhode IslandMar, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Inspiring Minds
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India
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Education Administration Programs
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Executive Director
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Sep 2017 - Jun 2023
Develop strategies, steer daily operations, and establish goals for this 501(c)3 charitable youth development organization committed to empowering students (preK-12). Lead program planning and development and financial management functions for circa $925K. Manage a diverse portfolio of government, foundation, and nonprofit grants valued at $600K+. Serve as professional advisory to Board of Directors and 5 committees. ✔ Transformed struggling organization with minimal funding… Show more Develop strategies, steer daily operations, and establish goals for this 501(c)3 charitable youth development organization committed to empowering students (preK-12). Lead program planning and development and financial management functions for circa $925K. Manage a diverse portfolio of government, foundation, and nonprofit grants valued at $600K+. Serve as professional advisory to Board of Directors and 5 committees. ✔ Transformed struggling organization with minimal funding, staffing/volunteer shortages, and limited portfolio of services. Salvaged nonprofit and increased visibility by defining new roadmap, restructuring board, adopting new funding approach, and expanding programs. Increased donors from 200 to 600+. ✔ Increased organization’s reach to serve 3,250 students (2021-2022) with 6 full-time staff, 2 full-time AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers, and 500+ volunteers. Helped support students in 4 main areas, including tutoring and mentoring, workforce development (increasing BIPOC teacher pipeline), mindfulness education, and summer learning. ✔ Positioned organization to take on closing equity gaps based on race, ethnicity, first language, and economic status impacting RI students and families (based on 2022-2025 strategic plan). ✔ Streamlined operations by building infrastructure, including creating operational manuals, program plans, governance documents, board member job descriptions, and updated policies/procedures. ✔ Steered organization through COVID pandemic after redefining strategy; developed a program to connect kids and volunteers, delivered books/supplies, and supported families in connecting to distance learning platforms. Show less Develop strategies, steer daily operations, and establish goals for this 501(c)3 charitable youth development organization committed to empowering students (preK-12). Lead program planning and development and financial management functions for circa $925K. Manage a diverse portfolio of government, foundation, and nonprofit grants valued at $600K+. Serve as professional advisory to Board of Directors and 5 committees. ✔ Transformed struggling organization with minimal funding… Show more Develop strategies, steer daily operations, and establish goals for this 501(c)3 charitable youth development organization committed to empowering students (preK-12). Lead program planning and development and financial management functions for circa $925K. Manage a diverse portfolio of government, foundation, and nonprofit grants valued at $600K+. Serve as professional advisory to Board of Directors and 5 committees. ✔ Transformed struggling organization with minimal funding, staffing/volunteer shortages, and limited portfolio of services. Salvaged nonprofit and increased visibility by defining new roadmap, restructuring board, adopting new funding approach, and expanding programs. Increased donors from 200 to 600+. ✔ Increased organization’s reach to serve 3,250 students (2021-2022) with 6 full-time staff, 2 full-time AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers, and 500+ volunteers. Helped support students in 4 main areas, including tutoring and mentoring, workforce development (increasing BIPOC teacher pipeline), mindfulness education, and summer learning. ✔ Positioned organization to take on closing equity gaps based on race, ethnicity, first language, and economic status impacting RI students and families (based on 2022-2025 strategic plan). ✔ Streamlined operations by building infrastructure, including creating operational manuals, program plans, governance documents, board member job descriptions, and updated policies/procedures. ✔ Steered organization through COVID pandemic after redefining strategy; developed a program to connect kids and volunteers, delivered books/supplies, and supported families in connecting to distance learning platforms. Show less
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East Bay Community Action Program
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director Early Childhood Services- Management Systems
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Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
Responsible for Head Start Management Systems which ensures quality program, fiscal, and human resource management structure. Ensured effective management and oversight of all program areas and fiduciary responsibilities to enable the delivery of high-quality services in all Head Start programs. Provided regular and ongoing supervision to support individual staff professional development and continuous program quality improvement; Ensured the budget and the staffing patterns promoted… Show more Responsible for Head Start Management Systems which ensures quality program, fiscal, and human resource management structure. Ensured effective management and oversight of all program areas and fiduciary responsibilities to enable the delivery of high-quality services in all Head Start programs. Provided regular and ongoing supervision to support individual staff professional development and continuous program quality improvement; Ensured the budget and the staffing patterns promoted the continuity of care for all children enrolled. Allowed sufficient time for staff to participate in appropriate training and professional development. Developed and maintained the project management, record-keeping, and reporting systems necessary for effective oversight and continuous quality improvement. Show less Responsible for Head Start Management Systems which ensures quality program, fiscal, and human resource management structure. Ensured effective management and oversight of all program areas and fiduciary responsibilities to enable the delivery of high-quality services in all Head Start programs. Provided regular and ongoing supervision to support individual staff professional development and continuous program quality improvement; Ensured the budget and the staffing patterns promoted… Show more Responsible for Head Start Management Systems which ensures quality program, fiscal, and human resource management structure. Ensured effective management and oversight of all program areas and fiduciary responsibilities to enable the delivery of high-quality services in all Head Start programs. Provided regular and ongoing supervision to support individual staff professional development and continuous program quality improvement; Ensured the budget and the staffing patterns promoted the continuity of care for all children enrolled. Allowed sufficient time for staff to participate in appropriate training and professional development. Developed and maintained the project management, record-keeping, and reporting systems necessary for effective oversight and continuous quality improvement. Show less
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Rhode Island Department of Education
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Grant Officer Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge
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Feb 2013 - Sep 2016
Organized and liaised between state agency leaders (DHS, EOHHS, Health Dept, DCYF, and RIDE) while providing programmatic and fiscal oversight for $50M federal grant. Managed/reported on 7 key projects. Reported to Commissioner. Managed Steering Committee comprised of state cabinet leaders. Ensured timely completion of project deadlines. ✔ Championed senior leadership team to take “kids-first” approach and helped strengthen cohesion among state agencies. Authored 50+ reports on… Show more Organized and liaised between state agency leaders (DHS, EOHHS, Health Dept, DCYF, and RIDE) while providing programmatic and fiscal oversight for $50M federal grant. Managed/reported on 7 key projects. Reported to Commissioner. Managed Steering Committee comprised of state cabinet leaders. Ensured timely completion of project deadlines. ✔ Championed senior leadership team to take “kids-first” approach and helped strengthen cohesion among state agencies. Authored 50+ reports on performance and sustainability; liaised with stakeholders on grant progress. ✔ Played a pivotal role in engaging childcare community and encouraging their positive response to required, state-level regulatory changes to drive success of initiative. Proposed scope and budget recommendations to Commissioner. Show less Organized and liaised between state agency leaders (DHS, EOHHS, Health Dept, DCYF, and RIDE) while providing programmatic and fiscal oversight for $50M federal grant. Managed/reported on 7 key projects. Reported to Commissioner. Managed Steering Committee comprised of state cabinet leaders. Ensured timely completion of project deadlines. ✔ Championed senior leadership team to take “kids-first” approach and helped strengthen cohesion among state agencies. Authored 50+ reports on… Show more Organized and liaised between state agency leaders (DHS, EOHHS, Health Dept, DCYF, and RIDE) while providing programmatic and fiscal oversight for $50M federal grant. Managed/reported on 7 key projects. Reported to Commissioner. Managed Steering Committee comprised of state cabinet leaders. Ensured timely completion of project deadlines. ✔ Championed senior leadership team to take “kids-first” approach and helped strengthen cohesion among state agencies. Authored 50+ reports on performance and sustainability; liaised with stakeholders on grant progress. ✔ Played a pivotal role in engaging childcare community and encouraging their positive response to required, state-level regulatory changes to drive success of initiative. Proposed scope and budget recommendations to Commissioner. Show less
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Association School Age Director
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2011 - 2013
Oversaw planning and development of 12 childcare programs across 4 suburban branches and 8 public schools. Controlled $2.25M operating budget. Supervised 9 full-time and 60 part-time staff. ✔ Increased revenue to 35% profit margin while improving program quality. Secured $20K in grant funds in first 3 months for professional development and $80K+ in program improvement grants. Oversaw planning and development of 12 childcare programs across 4 suburban branches and 8 public schools. Controlled $2.25M operating budget. Supervised 9 full-time and 60 part-time staff. ✔ Increased revenue to 35% profit margin while improving program quality. Secured $20K in grant funds in first 3 months for professional development and $80K+ in program improvement grants.
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Operations Director
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2004 - 2011
As the Operations Director, planned, developed and brought to scale mission-driven programs for urban youth in academic intervention and enrichment, health and wellness, and character development in Providence Public Schools. Worked collaboratively with community partners to secure funding in 2008 round of U.S. Department of Education Full Service Community Schools (FSCS) Grant and leading the FSCS coordination at four sites. Secured funding through the Anne E. Casey-Making Connections… Show more As the Operations Director, planned, developed and brought to scale mission-driven programs for urban youth in academic intervention and enrichment, health and wellness, and character development in Providence Public Schools. Worked collaboratively with community partners to secure funding in 2008 round of U.S. Department of Education Full Service Community Schools (FSCS) Grant and leading the FSCS coordination at four sites. Secured funding through the Anne E. Casey-Making Connections Providence initiative to support a reduction in chronic absenteeism and ensure all third-graders were reading on grade level, wrote and implemented two 21st Century Community Learning Center grants, managed operating budget of $1 million with more than 50 percent public funds, supervised 15 full time and 90 part time staff who served over 1,750 students at seven public elementary schools and four family engagement staff responsible for child care enrollment and child care billing, created and implemented branch systems, quality assessments, and strategies for continuous improvement, researched, purchased, and rolled-out a data management system. As the Out of School Time Director, managed the Out of School Time Program in five school-based sites serving more than 250 students daily, created and implemented systems to improve fiscal management, staff development and program oversight, developed and maintained solid relationships with school, district and community partners, coordinated staff schedule, training, and development for full- and part-time staff members, wrote and obtained 21st Century Community Learning Center grant and expanded program model to additional public schools . As the Education Director, provided on-site direction to pilot program with focus on transforming from school-age child care to purposeful enrichment programming with academic outcomes, developed relationships that brought partners to the table to create programs for youth. Show less As the Operations Director, planned, developed and brought to scale mission-driven programs for urban youth in academic intervention and enrichment, health and wellness, and character development in Providence Public Schools. Worked collaboratively with community partners to secure funding in 2008 round of U.S. Department of Education Full Service Community Schools (FSCS) Grant and leading the FSCS coordination at four sites. Secured funding through the Anne E. Casey-Making Connections… Show more As the Operations Director, planned, developed and brought to scale mission-driven programs for urban youth in academic intervention and enrichment, health and wellness, and character development in Providence Public Schools. Worked collaboratively with community partners to secure funding in 2008 round of U.S. Department of Education Full Service Community Schools (FSCS) Grant and leading the FSCS coordination at four sites. Secured funding through the Anne E. Casey-Making Connections Providence initiative to support a reduction in chronic absenteeism and ensure all third-graders were reading on grade level, wrote and implemented two 21st Century Community Learning Center grants, managed operating budget of $1 million with more than 50 percent public funds, supervised 15 full time and 90 part time staff who served over 1,750 students at seven public elementary schools and four family engagement staff responsible for child care enrollment and child care billing, created and implemented branch systems, quality assessments, and strategies for continuous improvement, researched, purchased, and rolled-out a data management system. As the Out of School Time Director, managed the Out of School Time Program in five school-based sites serving more than 250 students daily, created and implemented systems to improve fiscal management, staff development and program oversight, developed and maintained solid relationships with school, district and community partners, coordinated staff schedule, training, and development for full- and part-time staff members, wrote and obtained 21st Century Community Learning Center grant and expanded program model to additional public schools . As the Education Director, provided on-site direction to pilot program with focus on transforming from school-age child care to purposeful enrichment programming with academic outcomes, developed relationships that brought partners to the table to create programs for youth. Show less
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Education
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2012 - 2013
Northeastern University
Master's degree, Non-Profit Management, Leadership -
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor's degree, Sociology
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