It is with great enthusiasm that I submit my cover letter and résumé for the position of California Youth Connection (CYC) Executive Director. I have acquired a comprehensive and integrated set of leadership and management skills that span academia, the non-profit sector, state and federal government, training and consultation that make me an excellent candidate for this position. As a former member and outreach coordinator, I have a deep commitment to CYC. I have a strong desire to build on the success of youth-led and advocacy focused transformation of the state and national child welfare systems by leveraging my knowledge, experience, skill set, and networks to expand and sustain CYC. I am a hard-working, collaborative, reflective, and …show more content…
I lead using the principles of positive youth development and youth-adult partnerships to recognize the strengths, talents and ideas of all team members, myself included, and to identify appropriate roles. I manage teams using a learner-centered approach to coach and motivate staff success and address challenges for the greater good of the organization/project. I also have a proven track record working closely with legislative bodies, commissions and blue ribbon panels, external stakeholders, and administrators. My interpersonal skills and respect for others’ opinions while being able to balance the competing needs of constituents is one of my key attributes that will benefit the board of directors, members, staff, adult supporters, and external stakeholders to ensure CYC’s continued …show more content…
Interviewed by national, regional and local newspapers, magazines, and television and radio shows. • Budgets/fiscal management/oversight: While a member of the Governor of Arizona’s staff, monitored and managed fiscal grants of $2.5 million yearly to 12 grantees and provided grantees with technical assistance. Served on various federal and state grant proposal review teams. • Board relations/governance: Managed Arizona Commission on Service and Volunteerism and aligned local and state priorities with Governor, the Commission, and the federal agency Corporation for National and Community Service. Served on UTSA’s faculty governance committee to develop department, college, and university operating procedures. Served on CYC Youth Advisory board that selected the inaugural Board of