Rev. Vernon K. Walker

Program Director at Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW)
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Experience

    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Director
      • Jul 2022 - Present

      Promoted to Program Director.

    • Senior Program Manager
      • May 2019 - Present

      Better Future Project (BFP)BFP is a fast-paced start-up organization, building a grassroots movement to shift society beyond coal, oil, and gas. We build the climate movement by empowering volunteers through leadership development programs and coaching, connecting volunteers across networks of constituencies, and activating volunteers on hard-hitting campaigns for climate justice. We are a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit. Please see www.betterfutureproject.org to learn more.About Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW)CREW is a network of local leaders building grassroots climate resilience through inclusive & hands-on education, service, and planning. Together, we are working to equip families & communities with the resources and capacity to prepare for and respond to local climate changes equitably, sustainably, & collaboratively. Visit www.climatecrew.org to learn more.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • Senior Political Campaign Consultant
      • Aug 2020 - Nov 2020
    • Faith Based Political Organizer
      • Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

      • Works to secure and capitalize upon endorsements • Organize outreach events in targeted areas and reach out to various faith based communities. • Identify, recruit and lead/train volunteers for overall campaign efforts • Ensure accurate collection and entry of data • Provide the Deputy Field Director with quantitative and qualitative reports as part of the an ongoing evaluation of the of the campaign’s success • Hit all metrics/goals for volunteer recruitment, voter contact and other campaign elements • Building and deploying a volunteer base for the Ballot Initiative by recruiting, motivating, and managing volunteers for canvassing, phone banking, and ensuring that volunteer databases are kept up to date. • Identify supporters, undecided voters, and opponents using aggressive GOTV strategies via phone and door to door contact

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Case Manager
      • Feb 2017 - Aug 2018

      The Case Manager is responsible for understanding and consistently implementing program guidelines as a means of securing a clean, sober, safe, non-judgmental environment for program participants. The Case Manager is also responsible for providing support, limit setting, and conflict resolution, thereby securing and safeguarding therapeutic boundaries for program participants. Case Managers are to maintain positive, productive working relationships with Mission staff, volunteers, and others who may have contact with case management programs. Case Managers are expected to work efficiently with other team members in problem solving and implementing team decisions. Case Managers also properly screen, intake and admit clients to appropriate case management programs. Case Managers will also maintain and communicate necessary statistics and program information to the appropriate supervisor.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Overnight Outreach Counselor
      • May 2016 - Jun 2017

      I work to help end homelessness in Boston. I am the entry point for homeless people into the Pine Street System to get them on their way off the streets and into homes. My task to go where homeless people are and convey the message that there is a way out of homelessness and work with them throughout the housing process. I also work with other homeless shelters in the city to help locate homeless individuals & convey messages as needed. I work to help end homelessness in Boston. I am the entry point for homeless people into the Pine Street System to get them on their way off the streets and into homes. My task to go where homeless people are and convey the message that there is a way out of homelessness and work with them throughout the housing process. I also work with other homeless shelters in the city to help locate homeless individuals & convey messages as needed.

    • Intern
      • Sep 2015 - May 2016

      • Working on the Raise Up campaign that involved going to different churches to collect signatures raise the minimum wage in MA. • Working with MCAN community organizers to help recruit retail workers volunteer on the raise up campaign • Worked with the Raise Up Campaign coalition to devise ways in which the MA State House can pass legislation to raise the minimum wage • Working on the Raise Up campaign that involved going to different churches to collect signatures raise the minimum wage in MA. • Working with MCAN community organizers to help recruit retail workers volunteer on the raise up campaign • Worked with the Raise Up Campaign coalition to devise ways in which the MA State House can pass legislation to raise the minimum wage

    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Overnight Awake Staff
      • Sep 2014 - Oct 2015

      Create an environment that supports self-esteem and young adults to be themselves, intentional and creative Perform routine bed checks for each young adult throughout the night time hours as needed Read file and competed appropriate documentation including progress notes and critical incident reports. Create an environment that supports self-esteem and young adults to be themselves, intentional and creative Perform routine bed checks for each young adult throughout the night time hours as needed Read file and competed appropriate documentation including progress notes and critical incident reports.

    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

      I help build a new tenant union in a building where the HUD contract is about to expire or rejuvenate a tenant association at a building where the affordability program is under threat but the association has been losing members. I also work with MAHT staff and tenant leaders doing door-knocking at the building. I also do door-knocking initiative which includes voter registration work, engaging interested tenants, and identifying potential tenant leaders. This in addition to helping organize tenant meetings, actions, and help with advocacy work, potentially including meeting with elected officials.

    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead Community Organizer for Councilwoman Rivera of the city of Worcester
      • Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
    • Mental Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Direct Support Person(DSP)
      • Dec 2006 - Sep 2012

      Participated in annual ISP meetings Provided direct care to consumers as needed, including activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, etc. Prepared or assisted with preparing meals that promote proper nutrition, good health and meets the Consumer-specific dietary needs Ensured Consumers receives appropriate medication and document accordingly Document Consumers progress towards outcomes/goals in Daily Progress Report Ensured continuity of care by providing oral and written information at the shift change, including updating Daily Communication Log and completing Daily Progress Report

Education

  • Tufts University
    Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
    2022 - 2023
  • Boston University
    Master’s Degree, Theology/Theological Studies
    2012 - 2016
  • Boston University
    Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work
    2013 - 2016
  • Penn State University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Organizational Leadership
    2009 - 2012
  • University of Massachusetts Boston
    Certificate, Collaborative Leadership
    2021 - 2022
  • Tufts University
    Graduate Certificate in affiliation with Institute for Nonprofit Practice, Nonprofit Management and Leadership
    2020 - 2021
  • Environmental Leadership Program
    Senior Fellow, Personal Leadership Deveploment
    2020 - 2020
  • Manor College
    Associate's Degree, Psychology
    2008 - 2009

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