non-profit management, director, trainer

KINAYA C. SOKOYA, EdD

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Pioneering leader with extensive experience in non-profit, government, and education recognized for the ability to

advocate locally, regionally, and nationally; manage social service programs on shoe -string budgets; train and

teach learners of all ages in a wide-range of areas including diversity, leadership, and human development; and

make a significant contribution to the improvement in the quality of life of clients - especially people of color and

children through mentoring, communication, and encouragement.

Areas of demonstrated success include:

Effective design, development, and implementation of programs in response to identified need

Function effectively in pressure situations with c omplex performance requirements

Decision-making in high-pressure and high-potential environments

Management of complex programs, projects, and initiatives that have the potential for high -impact

Analysis of research for use in program planning and evaluation of new or existing programs

EDUCATION

The George Washington University, Washington, DC March 2014

Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration

Dissertation: “A Historical Analysis of the Contributions of the Black Power Movement to Higher Education:

1960-1980”

Southeastern University, Washington, DC May 1986

Master’s in Business (international) and Public Administration (MBPA)

Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT June 1968

Bachelors of Arts in Social Welfare (BSW)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

SOJOURNER DOUGLAS COLLEGE, Edgewater, MD 2011 to Present

Adjunct Professor, Social Science & Human Services

Taught 4 classes of 15 students, 3 undergraduate classes and 1 graduate class;

Topics taught: undergraduate classes – Education Seminar : The Need for Black Colleges; graduate class on

diversity – Human Behavior in the Social Environment;

Instruction includes a combination of lectures, exercises, written reviews, oral presentations, and

research papers;

Grades based on completion of individual assignments, class participation, attendance, research papers,

verbal presentations, and final exams;

Students given detailed syllabi on the expectations and grading system of each class.

THE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, Annapolis, MD 2011 to 2013

Chief Executive Officer

Background: A community based agency that is the leader in addressing poverty and improv ing the quality of life

of residents in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Programs include energy assistance, housing counseling for first

time homebuyers, foreclosure prevention, Head Start, Early Head Start, extended child care, youth counseling,

work experience, and community education.

Managed a multi-million dollar agency;

Established an agency-wide planning and evaluation process;

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Began to diversify funding by increasing the amount of funding from private sources ;

Created an annual fundraiser;

Provided training for key staff;

Established a budgeting process.

THE D.C. CHILDREN’S TRUST FUND, Washington, DC 2000 to 2011

Executive Director

Background: A Trust that strengthens families and protects children from abuse and neglect through funding loca l

prevention efforts, public education, and parent support. The Trust is the lead agency of the DC Kids Count

Collaborative, Partners in Prevention, and is Parents Anonymous® of Washington, DC.

Provided training and education on the prevention of child abuse and neglect, diversity, and strong

families;

Wrote a book for parents on the child abuse and neglect laws in the District of Columbia . Book became a

training tool for child welfare professionals ;

Published an annual statistical report (KIDS COUNT) on the status of children in the District of Columbia;

Developed annual public education campaigns for Family Strengthening Month (April) and Pa rent

Leadership Month (February) ;

Established a local Parents Anonymous certified organization ;

Developed a parent leadership institute;

Established a local affiliate of the national Strengthening Family network .

THE FAMILY CRISIS CENTER, INC. OF PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, Brentwood, MD 1990 to 2000

Executive Director

Background: Domestic violence social service agency serving families residing in Prince George’s County through

crisis intervention, emergency shelter for victims, non-residential counseling services, advocacy, and public

engagement.

Served as a member of the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV) Board of Directors for

a period of ten years and as President for three years during a period of highly -engaged advocacy and

grass-roots work;

Established a MNADV Diversity Committee for MNADV and served as its first chair ;

Advocated for the passage of laws to increase protection for victims of domestic violence;

Developed and implemented culturally appropriate counseling and educational models to serve African

American and Latina victims of domestic violence;

Provided educational groups for men who batter their significant others;

Updated and administered a Science of Living curriculum for a life skills program for the prevention of

domestic violence;

Developed and implemented a children’s program with residential and non -residential components;

Provided training on domestic violence and cultural diversity across Maryland.

AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION, Washington, DC 1987 to 1990

Coordinator, Section/Affiliate Operations

Background: APHA is the largest association for Public Health professionals in the world which is dedicated to

protecting all Americans from serious health threats through community -based health services.

Served as staff liaison to the leadership of the Association’s 23 organizational units which represented the

different professions in public health (medical doctors, nurses, social workers, lawyers, etc.);

Worked closely with the affiliate health associations in each of the 50 states to ensure timely sharing of

information, collection of data, and field reports that helped t o influence national policy;

Planned and provided annual training for chairs of the 23 organizational units and each of the 50 state

affiliate presidents;

managed affiliate and unit budgets and administered a challenge grant program;

Actively participated in the Metropolitan Washington Public Health Association as president and a

governing councilor in the development of national public policy statements and resolutions .

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THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, Landover, MD 1983 to 1987

Assistant Director of Affiliate Services

Background: National health organization serving persons with epilepsy through 125 state and local affiliates

across the United States.

Traveled approximately 30% of the time to local affiliate boards to provide technical assista nce to boards

of directors and senior level staff;

Participated in the development of 102 local standards of excellence;

Wrote sample policies and procedures for affiliates ;

Worked closely with local affiliates in order to implement all 102 minimum standards;

Provided individual technical assistance for executive directors of State affiliates ;

Staffed the Association’s annual conference.

NEWARK MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, Newark, NJ 1982 to 1983

Principal Government Operations Specialist, Office of Councilman Donald M. Payne

Background: Local legislative body for the City of Newark.

Represented the Councilman in the South Ward of Newark;

Reviewed budgets and made recommendations to the Councilman on needed changes;

Reviewed proposed legislation and made recommendations on passages;

Attended public events and gave speeches on behalf of the Councilman;

Served constituents of the Councilman.

THE NEW ARK SCHOOL, Newark, NJ 1972 to 1982

Executive Director

Background: Private school educating pre-school children to adults. The school had both residential and non-

residential components and focused on developing indigenous leaders among a low-income disenfranchised

population in a riot-torn area of Newark.

Developed the curriculum for the early learning ce nter, the primary school, the after school program, and

the summer camp;

Developed and administered a Science of Living curriculum for a life skills program for youth ages 6 – 14;

Administered all programs at the School including programs for children and youth, a high school

equivalency program for high school dropouts, an adult basic education program, lifelong learning

program for adults, and a residential education program for youth who had been diagnosed as

emotionally disturbed or socially maladjusted;

Developed and administered an adult basic education program as a pre-high school equivalency program

for adults who read on a low -level (5th grade);

Provided diversity training for corporate executives at Bell Laboratories ;

Created and sponsored an annual Marcus Garvey Festival.

NEW HAVEN BOARD OF EDUCATION, New Haven, CT 1968 to 1972

School Social Worker

Background: Served students and faculty at three elementary schools and one middle school.

Provided individual and group counseling for child ren and youth;

Provided consultation for teachers and other faculty on behavior management for disruptive students ;

Managed a caseload of 80 students;

Served as the community liaison for assigned schools ;

Facilitated therapeutic placement of students when appropriate.

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SELECTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

National Association of Black Social Workers; African-Centered Social Work Academy Alumnus

Leadership Prince George's Alumnus

Leadership Anne Arundel Alumnus

Dc Superior Court, Washington, DC

MEMBERSHIPS

National Association of Black Social Workers

Association for the Study of Higher Education

American Society for the Study of African American Life and History

African Genesis Institute

National Association of Black Studies

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

Kiwanis Club, Washington, DC – Award for Distinguished Service 2009

Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence – Award for Outstanding Contributions 2000

Family Crisis Center of Prince Georges County, Maryland – Award for Outstanding Contributions 2000

State of Maryland Governor’s Award for Victim Rights and Services 2000

Governor’s Volunteer Appreciation Award, State of Maryland 1999

Family Violence Council, Maryland – Award for Outstanding Achievement 1998

State of Maryland Family Violence Council – Award for Outstanding Achievement 1998

Maryland Classified Employees Association – Pioneer Award 1995

Metro Washington Public Health Association – Award for Outstanding Service 1995

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS:

National Association of Black Social Workers African Centered Social Work Academy 2003

Child Protection Mediator 2003

Infant Massage Instructor 2001

Rites of Passage Instructor 1999

Group Facilitator for Perpetrators of Domestic Violence 1998

Social Work Manager (CSWM) 1997

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