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Marianne Winters 56 Harvard St. Springfield, Massachusetts 01109 (413) 788-8480 (home)
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Education M.S. Higher Education Southern Illinois University at Carbondale B. A. Biology The College of Saint Rose Work Experience Director Everywoman's Center, University of Massachusetts Amherst. Executive officer for campus based women's center. Responsible for oversight of 14 professional staff and 30 - 50 student staff, interns and volunteers. Programs include women's counseling center, women's support services, violence prevention, sexual assault and domestic violence counseling, crisis intervention and advocacy. Responsible for supervision of staff, building educational equity and access for women, community advisory group development, budget preparation and monitoring, fundraising, grant writing, strategic planning and management, professional and academic training. Liasion with academic departments including Women's Studies, Public Health, Social Justice Education and others. State and national leadership and program development on public policy, research and emerging issues. (2006 - current) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts, Inc. Executive officer for agency with 14 staff and 20 - 40 volunteers. Responsible for supervision of staff, board of directors development, budget preparation and monitoring, fundraising, grant writing, strategic planning and management, professional trainings, community outreach. Responsible for assuring quality and comprehensive services provided with a multicultural perspective. Responsible for leadership on the issue of sexual assault in the community. National leadership and program development on issues of building capacity for crime victims with disabilities through national federal grant program. Established first program in Massachusetts for Deaf survivors of sexual assault. (2002-2006) ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR MEMBERSHIP AND EDUCATION Jane Doe Inc., Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. Manager of department providing education and membership services for statewide coalition of 40 domestic violence programs and rape crisis centers. Responsible for leadership in all aspects of program development, educational materials development, technical assistance of members, statewide community outreach and networking, conference and event planning. Responsible for strategic leadership in Massachusetts of the work involved in direct services and prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault. (1998 - 2002) INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jane Doe Inc., Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. Executive officer of advocacy and service organization focused on the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault. Responsible for staff supervision, board relations, fundraising and development, public policy development, fundraising and advocacy and public relations. Provided oversight to all aspects of agency including operations, management information systems, education and training, public policy, and public relations. Managed financial operations of $1.2 million budget and oversaw 25% growth. (Jan - Aug 1999) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Inc. Executive officer for statewide coalition of 21 rape crisis centers. Responsible for all aspects of fiscal management, board of directors development, and leadership of the organization. Responsible for program development, materials and resource development, training, consultation, fundraising, grant writing, legislative initiatives, public awareness and implementation of strategies to enhance the rights of sexual assault and abuse survivors. As first staff of statewide coalition, responsible for all aspects of startup including set up of fiscal systems, data base management, board development, goal setting and development of staffing structure with solid funding support. Facilitated efforts that led to merger of organization with Massachusetts Coalition of Battered Womens Services to form Jane Doe Inc. (1995 - 1998) Previous Experience at the Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts, Inc. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (1990-1994) Responsible for supervision of staff, board of directors development, budget and financial systems, fundraising, strategic planning and management, professional trainings, community outreach. Established satellite office for Northern Worcester County. Oversaw agency growth that resulted in 100% growth in budget. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION (1989-1990) Developed and delivered comprehensive prevention program of education and professional training including curriculum development and delivery of education. Developed volunteer speakers bureau. Administration of organization including budget monitoring, contracts and grant management. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR DIRECT SERVICES (1985-1989) Supervised and coordinated all aspects of direct services for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Recruitment, training, and on-going supervision of volunteer counselors, interns, and staff. Delivered 45-hour comprehensive training program. Supervision and intervention on behalf of all clients in areas of criminal justice system, suicide intervention, medical advocacy, and mandated reporting. Coordinated 24-hour hotline. Implemented strategies which promoted agency's goals of empowerment and multiculturally sensitive services. ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENTS The College of the Holy Cross. Responsible for student life program for two co-educational residence halls. Coordinated ongoing supervision and extensive training for 20 staff members. Provided counseling in variety of personal growth areas, behavior issues, and academic skills. 1984-1985 RESIDENCE DIRECTOR Millikin University, Decatur Illinois. Responsible for programming, supervision, and residence life for 3 residence halls. Provided counseling, student discipline, and personal growth programming. 1983-1984 Professional Presentations and Consultations PRAXIS FOR CHANGE CONSULTING 2005 - present Springfield, Massachusetts Private consulting and training practice focusing on addressing emerging issues within the field of sexualized violence. Activities include training, program development, policy advocacy, proposal development, evaluation, and capacity building. Selected Projects: Intergrated Healing for Survivors of Interpersonal Violence. Paper presentation at Landscapes of Violence: Conflict and Trauma Through Time, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2008 Intimate Partner Sexual Violence. Training session for Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs. 2007 Technical Assistant Consultant: Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Provided assistance to programs awarded contracts for building faith-based responses to sexual and domestic violence. 2007-2008 Grant Review Consultant. Institute for Justice: Federal Research Grants on Violence Against Women. 1998 - 2005. The Role of Leadership in Building Inclusive Organizations. Panel Member for Jane Doe Inc. conference. 2005 Building Collaborations Among Sex Offender Management Organizations and Victim Service Organizations. Panel member for MCSOM/MATSA Conference. 2005 Building Accessible Services for Survivors with Disabilities. Daylong workshop provided for Jane Doe Inc., Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. 2004 Renewing our Commitment to Social Change. Keynote speech for Connecticut Network of Sexual Assault Crisis Services. 2004 Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence: Naming the Connections. Workshop for Training by Centers for Disease Control. 2001 Expert Panel Member and Contributing Author. STOP Violence Against Project Technical Assistance Project, Department of Justice. Contributed to production of manual describing best case practices in the field of violence against women. 1997 - 1998 Vision, Leadership, and Telling the Truth. Keynote speech delivered at coalition meetings in Nebraska, Utah Vermont, New York, and Connecticut. 1997 - 1998 Health Related Impact of Violence Against Women. Day long training developed for AdCare Educational Institute for health care workers. 1996 - 1998 Maintaining Victim Confidentiality. Workshop presented to National Coalition Against Sexual Assault, 1999. Legislative Approaches to Pornography - Developing a National Agenda . Presented to National Coalition Against Sexual Assault Conference. 1988 Strategic Planning Consultation provided to: Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Salt Lake City, Utah Worcester Women's History Project, Worcester, MA Safe Homes - Program and drop-in center for GLBT Youth, Worcester, MA Independence House - Hyannis, MA Publications Author, Making the Connections: Advocating for Survivors of Intimate Partner Sexual Violence. Connections A Biannual Publication of the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs. Spring/Summer 2008. Editor and Primary Author. Advocates as Activists and Policy as Power. Includes facilitators guide, visual presentation, exercises, and background materials. Jane Doe Inc., Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. 2008 Editor and Contributing Author. Curriculum for training new counselors at rape crisis centers. Includes facilitators guide, trainers notes and presentation materials. 2002 Editor. Untold Stories, Unmet Needs. Meeting the needs of survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence with physical and communication disabilities. 2002 Primary Author. Taking Action Against Sexual Assault. Jane Doe Inc. Developed statewide series of summits that resulted in public policy document with series of recommendations for Massachusetts on sexual violence prevention and intervention. 2001 Editor and Contributing Author. The Power of Prevention. Statewide training manual for educators working in Massachusetts rape crisis centers and domestic violence programs. 2000 Primary Editor and Author. Private Nightmares Public Secrets, Sexual Assault by Intimate Partners. Training Module. Developed by Jane Doe Inc. 1999 Violence Against Women. The Boston Women-s Health Book Collective, Chapter in Our Bodies Ourselves for the new Century, A Book by and for Women. Simon and Schuster. 1998 Contributing Author and Consulting Editor. Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault: A Journey to Justice, Health, and Healing. Massachusetts Department of Public Health, 1997 Violence in the Gay and Lesbian Community. Published in Open Hands, a publication of the Open and Affirming Movement in the United Methodist Denomination. March, 1988 Leadership and Volunteer Experience Governors Council to Address Sexual and Domestic Violence. Governor Appointee 2008 McKnight Neighborhood Council. Treasurer 2007 - present Status of Women Council University of Massachusetts Amherst. Committee of Faculty Senate. Current Women-s Studies Department Executive Committee. University of Massachusetts Amherst. Current Worcester Child Abuse Prevention and Protection Collaboration. Steering Committee and Public Policy Committee. 2002-2006 City of Worcester Sexual Assault Task Force. Chairperson 2002 - 2006 Governor-s Commission Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. Governor Appointee 2003 - 2005 Steering Committee 2003 - 2005 Survivor Services Committee. 2003 - 2005 Disability Services Subcommittee. 2005 - present Governor-s Commission on Domestic Violence. Governor Appointee 1995 - 2002 Prevention Committee. 1998 - 2002 Disability Services Subcommittee. 2005 United Church of Christ, United Congregational Church. Chairperson, Mission Committee. 2001-2004 Site Coordinator, Interfaith Hospitality Network. 2002 - 2004 National Alliance of Sexual Assault Coalitions. Founding steering committee member. 1995 - 2002 National Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Treasurer 1998 2002, Northeast regional representative 1995 - 1998 Chairperson, Committee on Pornography and Legislation 1987 - 1990. Massachusetts Coalition of Rape Crisis Services, Inc. Co-President 1991 - 1994 and 1988-1989, Treasurer 1989 - 1991, Clerk 1987 - 1988, Media Committee Chairperson 1986-1987 ACCORD, The Center for Human Relations and Community. Board of Directors member 1995 - 2000 Worcester Area Coalition for a Violence Free Community. Founder of Community Coalition to Prevent Violence. 1992 - 1996 Worcester Women's History Project. Steering Committee. 1995 - 1998 Gay and Lesbian Community Coalition of Central Massachusetts. Board of Directors, 1993-1997 Worcester Area Latino AIDS Network. Founding member. 1989 Worcester Area Child Sexual Abuse Task Force. Steering Committee. 1988-1993 Rape Crisis Program of Worcester, Inc. Board of Directors 1984-1985, Volunteer Counselor 1984 - 1985. Honors and Recognitions Award for Outstanding Community Advocacy in Sexual Assault. National Sexual Violence Resource Center. 2005 Peer Provider Recognition Award. Executive Director when awarded to Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts. Massachusetts Council of Human Service Providers. 2003 Public Policy Award. Massachusetts Victim and Witness Assistance Board. 1997 Volunteer Group of the Year. Volunteer coordinator when awarded to organization. United Way of Central Massachusetts. 1989
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