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Susan Kinnevy

Director of Special Projects at Dept. Human Svcs.
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Seasoned leader with expertise in grant writing, research, and policy analysis.
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  • Grant Writing
  • Research
  • Leadership Development
  • Higher Education
  • Non Profits
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Susan Kinnevy is a seasoned leader with expertise in grant writing, research, leadership development, and policy analysis, with a strong background in higher education, non-profits, and community outreach. She has held senior roles in government and academia, including Director of Special Projects and Co-Director of a research center, and has a proven track record of driving organizational change and securing funding.

Experience

  • Dept. Human Svcs.
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • Director of Special Projects
      • Jan 2013 - Sep 2015
      • Philadelphia, PA

      Oversaw special initiatives involving congregate care, quality reviews, action hotlines, parent reunification and other projects mandating outcome-based measurements. Managed stakeholder buy-in with numerous constituent groups to drive large organizational changes. Troubleshooter in problem areas...

  • Dept. Human Svcs
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • Deputy Commissioner, Performance Management and Accountability
      • Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
      • Philadelphia, PA

      Built a division to manage performance of Dept. of Human Services agency, one of the few in the child welfare field. Ensured successful integration of accountability for 2,000 city employees impacting 4,000 children and 600+ families. Developed tiered oversight system of checks and balances. Lau...

  • University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Po...
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • Co-Director, Center for Research on Youth & Social Policy
      • 2001 - 2009
      • Philadelphia, PA

      Empowered and partnered with researchers in center to write grants and assist in fundraising, converting center to one of external funding and the capability to employ more doctoral students and MSW interns. Sustained funding for over seven years. Authored or co-authored 15 grants, 15 published p...

  • University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Po...
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • Adjunct Professor
      • 2001 - 2009
      • Philadelphia, PA

      Coursework: Policies for Children and Families, Intro to Social Work Research, Research on Social Work Practice, Racism & Social Change, Introductory Statistic Lab, Data Analysis Excel/SPSS Lab, Collaborative Community Partnerships, Program Evaluation, Continuing Education Series, Executive E...

  • 20th Century Fox Entertainment, Nina Saxon Film...
    • Hollywood, CA
    • Production Assistant/Coordinator
      • 1982 - 1995
      • Hollywood, CA

      Worked at 20th Century Fox for ten years in behind-the-scenes production capacities on numerous projects including advertising and publicity campaigns, international distribution of domestic product, classic film distribution, development and production of feature films and television. From 1990...

Education

  • 1997 - 2002
    University of Pennsylvania
  • 1995 - 1997
    Washington University in St. Louis

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