Experience

Prince's Trust Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Programs and Impact

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  •Guides the organization in its work with Young people and Veterans who experience barriers to employment across Canada.•Leads the strategic planning for the programs within the framework of the organization's strategic plan, and oversees the implementation of program planning and design processes.•Ensures the updating and implementation of program logic models. •Ensures the organization is on a path to greater understanding of Black, Indigenous and racialized communities' worldviews, particularly as it relates to power structures, social location, privilege and oppression.•Support the Senior Program Managers in building and managing the program staff team.•Ensure appropriate program policies and procedures are in place, incorporating industry best practices in relevant areas.•Ensure development and monitoring of KPIs for all programs. •Contribute to proposal development for revenue generation from individual, foundation, corporate and government funders.



Youth Justice Network of Toronto

• Founder and Chair

  • Apr 2007 - Present

  • Leads regular bi-monthly meetings, forums with Youth workers, Community residents, Political leaders and youth- with the goal of sharing information and discussing various ways to support youth in conflict with the law, crime prevention and sharing best practices• Developed a Youth Justice Network of over 1200 community members which consists of: Social service workers, Youth Outreach Workers, Youth, Probation Officers, Teachers, Social Workers, Counsellors, Youth Court Workers, Community Advocates, Community Police officers and many others who work with youth across the City of Toronto. • Visit ww.yjnt.ca for more information and to subscribe to the mailing list



Laidlaw Foundation

• United Kingdom
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives

  • Sep 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Leads granting programs in accordance with approved strategic plan and operational framework with a focus on youth in the justice, child welfare and the education system• Leads the grantmaking process of all funding programs to ensure quality and timeliness throughout all phases: communications, protocols, inquiries application, review, approval/decline, granting agreements, monitoring and reporting according to the established granting priorities and guidelines• Works collaboratively with Program and Grant Managers to strengthen program management and outcomes• Leads the learning and evaluation process of grants performance• Convenes grantees, prepares and publishes key insights, learnings and emerging trends from the portfolio of grantees, together with the Program and Grant Managers.• Prepares learning opportunities for staff, Board and Grantees on current and emerging trends and opportunities for innovation relevant to the Foundation’s programs and grantmaking priorities



Ontario Trillium Foundation

• Canada
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Manager, Youth Opportunities Fund

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2019

  • Identify initiatives that provide opportunities to youth and youth serving agencies across the province• Facilitate consultations in targeted communities to engage Community Champions and Youth Serving organizations in the grant writing process• Build strong relationships with and identify community agencies, grassroot organizations and Youth led projects that could participate in the program • Monitor the day-to-day operational effectiveness of the program, identify best practices and create innovative solutions in addressing issues that may arise• Proven ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, at the management level with grantees and community stakeholders• Assist in the preparation of annual reports to funder.



JVS Toronto

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Youth Services Manager

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Provide leadership and supervision to 10 unionized staff working in 3 priority neighbourhoods.• Lead and oversee 5 different Youth Programs within 3 different communities with a focus on Youth Employment, Construction Craft worker training, G.E.D., Life skills training, and youth in conflict with the law.• Build strong relationships with and identify community agencies, and other community based sources for program referrals.• Manage a budget for each individual program and prepare annual reports to funder.• Monitor the day-to-day operational effectiveness of each program, identify best practices and create innovative solutions in addressing issues that may arise• Proven ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, at the management level • Promote opportunities for staff development and professional growth

• Project Manager, R.E.A.D.Y. program

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2013

  • Selected as Project Manager for Youth Employment program called “R.E.A.D.Y.” in Lawrence Heights working in collaboration with Unison and United Way• Responsible for financial and statistical reporting according to agency and funder requirements• Responsible for selection, recruitment and training of staff to implement program and maintain targets.• Create and support the facilitation of employment and employability workshops along with events for youth. • Ensure client files are accurate and prepare monthly statistical reports.

• Program Manager, Prevention Intervention Toronto

  • Dec 2009 - Mar 2012

  • Provided leadership and supervision to 7 staff working in 3 priority neighbourhoods.• Led and overseen the set up and implementation of the PIT Pilot project in 3 communities.• Built strong relationships with and identified community agencies, TCHC housing tenants, hostel staff and other community based sources for program referrals.• Managed a budget of approximately $5 million and prepared annual reports to funder.• Utilized my ability to effectively conduct assessments, gather, evaluate and analyze information in order to develop case management plans• Responsible for financial and statistical reporting according to agency and funder requirements.• Proven ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, at the management level.

• Project Coordinator, Circles of Success Program

  • Aug 2006 - Dec 2009

  • Facilitated communication between partnering agencies, adhering to space and partnership agreements to ensure effective program delivery. • Spearheaded design and development of advertising and promotional materials to expand outreach and awareness of the program and its services to the community, community agencies and employers • Provided one on one employment counselling services for 50 youth.• Partnered with community agencies, employers and other stakeholders to lead a summer job fair for youth in Weston Mount Dennis.

• Youth Employment Counsellor

  • Oct 2005 - Dec 2009

  • Assisted youth aged 15-30 in conflict with the law to secure employment utilizing an anti-oppressive framework.• Developed employment and training opportunities for youth and identified community agencies for program referrals. • Assessed youths’ employment barriers and determined a plan to feasibly lead clients to success.• Created and facilitated employment and employability workshops for youth and planned many events. • Monitored clients’ progress and maintained regular contact either in person or by phone.• Ensured client files were accurate and prepared monthly statistical reports.



Province of Ontario

• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Facilitator, Roots of Youth Violence Report

  • Nov 2007 - Dec 2007

  •Identified and analyzed the underlying causes that contribute to youth violence • Led forums and discussions which engaged youth as well as community and political leaders in Jane and Finch on the topic of youth violence, crime prevention and reduction.•Facilitated a “Neighbourhood Insight Session” with community stakeholders and the Co-Chairs of the Report (Roy McMurtry and Dr. Alvin Curling)•Delivered feedback from meetings to Co-Chairs Alvin Curling and Roy McMurtry, and wrote a final report on the Roots of Youth Violence in Jane and Finch.•Provided recommendations for Ontario to move forward with its Youth Strategy



Tropicana Community Services

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Facilitator

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

  • Developed weekly workshop materials for at risk youth: topics included knowing their rights, employment, sexual health, relationships, youth and the law, anger management and effective communication. • Developed weekly workshop materials for at risk youth: topics included knowing their rights, employment, sexual health, relationships, youth and the law, anger management and effective communication.