RACHELLE J. SUISSA, M.A., M.S.

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SUMMARY

Skilled in Microsoft Office, Paint 3D, Adobe Acrobat, Blackboard, Moodle, Wordpress and Wix. Fluent in Spanish.

Nonprofit Leader Marketing and Development Manager Social Media Strategist Professional Event Planner

NONPROFIT EXPERIENCE

Dare to Run, Inc. Brooklyn, NY

Founder and President June 2017 - Present

Fundraised over $35,000 for Dare to Run through community events, grants, fundraisers and social media.

●Builds organizational capacity by recruiting individuals for the board, advisory council and internships

●Tracks progress of advocacy committee, curriculum committee, and fundraising committee for Dare to Run

●Establishes partnerships with community-based organizations and nonprofits who support Dare to Run’s mission

●Conducts presentations at colleges and universities across New York City to inform students about Dare to Run

●Plans and coordinates panels, networking nights, and conferences for those who are interested in Dare to Run

●Drafts Agenda, Minutes, President’s Report and any other logistical documents for Dare to Run Board Meetings

●Communicates monthly email blasts about events and opportunities to members via Constant Contact

●Promotes visibility of Dare to Run on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with Dare to Run News daily

●Coordinates volunteer instructors, participants and logistics for the Dare to Run Women’s Leadership Program

START Treatment and Recovery Centers, Brooklyn, NY

Manager of External Affairs April 2019- March 2020

Fundraised $50,000+ for the community aid programs including AIDS Walk and Back to School Supply Campaign Drive

●Redesigned layout for company website to increase its accessibility to new and potential users

●Collaborated with Chief Administrative Officer to develop marketing and fundraising environment

●Cultivated relationships with foundations and government entities to procure grant funding, sponsorships and donations for upcoming events

●Assured timely publication of the staff newsletter to include relevant content and staff participation in activities

●Identified new revenue sources via public and private grants, major gifts, sponsorships and collaborations

●Functioned as spokesperson for the agency with philanthropic efforts, press releases and event management

●Converted data into patient-facing dashboards and ensured that receipt by clinic directors each month

●Coordinated and conducted quarterly clinic visits to all 7 of START’s Clinics to meet key performance indicators

●Utilized Constant Contact to send out agency-wide emails to staff on behalf of all functional units in the agency

●Developed flyers and social media campaigns in Canva for the purpose of promoting START’s events, activities and days of recognition in relation to the mission and vision of START

Project You, Inc., Brooklyn, NY

Chief Outreach Officer July 2017-February 2019

Procured over $10,000 in grants for single mothers to complete their training as home health aides

●Scheduled phone calls and meetings with nonprofit organizations to establish partnerships with Project You

●Coordinated meetings with elected officials to establish community-based partnerships with Project You

●Cultivated and tracked relationships with caseworkers who may refer new clients to the organization

●Represented Project You at career fairs, community events and street festivals held by nonprofit organizations

●Answered incoming inquiries in English and Spanish relating to upcoming training programs and services

●Developed partnerships with nursing homes and assisted living facilities for CNAs to complete their internships

●Reproduced HR employment documents and performs other administrative tasks for Care Pro of NY

●Procured relationships with MLTCS to follow up on unpaid claims and development of new referrals.

Working in Support of Education, New York, NY

Program Manager, Quality of Life Innovations Program November 2011-June 2014

Recruited 1000+ students to participate in the 2013-2014 QLI Innovations Program, a 40% increase from 2011.

●Organized site visits in October-December to discuss the Quality of Life Innovations Program with students

●Scheduled Library Days, Student/Teacher Workshops, and Students Resource Fair throughout the school year

●Maintained database of participating schools, students, registration lists, and previous scholarship winners

●Cultivated relationships with over 450 volunteers who served the QLI Program for three years

●Conducted weekly outreach to schools, teachers and students throughout the duration of the program

●Contacted and scheduled Judges to review students’ submissions and score papers based on qualified rubrics

●Planned QLI Institutes and Awards Ceremony for Finalists, Semi Finalists, and Borough Leaders in the competition

NYC Human Resources Administration, New York, NY

Fiscal Analysis Intern October 2009-May 2010

Allocated $1M+ in budget surplus funds to programs to help low-income women and families across NYC.

●Analyzed state legislative proposals to provide a cost analysis for the multi-million dollar budget

●Researched bills in the New York Legislature to determine the bill status for budgeting purposes

●Researched how states have expanded access to certain public benefits programs

●Adapted research findings to suggest options for how to create a surplus in the NYS budget

●Summarized fiscal findings into monthly research reports that were submitted to the Commissioner for review

Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY

Pre-Law Program Coordinator, Magner Center for Career Development September 2009-May 2010

Provided academic and internship advice for over 100 pre-law students attending Brooklyn College.

●Coordinated pre-law program panels, events and activities for Brooklyn College pre-law students

●Maintained updated database of students and teachers in the pre-law program

●Advised incoming students on what classes they should take in order to qualify for the pre-law minor

●Visited classrooms in various disciplines to talk to students about the pre-law program

●Sent out email blasts to students on campus about upcoming events, and LSAT Courses

●Conducted interviews with pre-law students to select them for a trip to Wilson Elser Law Firm

●Researched and posted pre-law opportunities for Brooklyn College Students in e-recruiting system

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Legal Outreach, Long Island City, NY

Writing Instructor, Saturday Writing Academy September 2016-May 2018

Taught over 50 customized lessons on proper essay writing for high school Sophomores and Juniors.

●Participated in bi-weekly orientation meetings for junior instructors as required

●Prepared bi-monthly class lessons plans introducing students to the essential components of essay writing

●Reviewed completed diagnostic and assigned essays and scores each one based on academic rubrics

●Facilitated lessons on central question, thesis statement, essay structure, body paragraphs, and MLA Citations

●Tracked students’ bi-monthly points earned for essay drafts, reading, workbook and attendance in Moodle

●Communicated with students and supervisors on a weekly basis regarding assignments and grades

●Participated in annual panel to discuss writing projects and encourage students to pursue careers in writing

ROADS Charter High School, Brooklyn, NY

Social Studies Teacher, 10th and 11th Grade November 2015-June 2016

Taught 150 lessons in social studies to at-risk NYC High School Students during the 2015-2016 school year.

●Prepared course readings, assignments, midterm and final exams, group activities for 20-50 students daily

●Assigned term papers, exams, group activities and extra credit projects to complete coursework

●Incorporated speeches and online videos into powerpoint presentations prepared for class lessons

●Held after school tutoring sessions for students in need of research and writing skills development

●Maintained and updated weekly database of student’s grades and attendance to calculate final grades

●Participated in weekly staff meetings with faculty and staff members to address ongoing student issues

Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY

Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Political Science August 2011-December 2014

Taught over 300 students lessons in American Government and Global Politics over a three-year period.

●Prepared course readings, assignments, term papers and group activities for 20-50 students

●Incorporated speeches and online videos into PowerPoint presentations prepared for class lessons

●Assigned term papers, exams, group activities and extra credit projects to students

●Attended workshops to successfully incorporate Team-Based Learning Approach into curriculum

●Implemented Team-Based Learning Initiative to improve the learning process through team activities

●Conducted after school tutoring sessions for students in need of research and writing skills development

●Maintained complete database of student’s grades which was used to calculate final grades

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS/PANELS

Suissa, Rachelle. Panelist for Abortion Rights. Presented on behalf of the Third Wave Foundation at the Third Wave Foundation Conference, March 2008, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Suissa, Rachelle. “Why Medicaid Funding of Family Planning is Essential in the 21st Century.” Presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Political Science Association, November 19-21st, 2009, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Suissa, Rachelle. “Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin: The Impact of Gender on the Female Voter Turnout in the 2008 Election.” Presented at the 106th American Political Science Association Meeting, September 2, 2010, Washington, D.C.

Suissa, Rachelle. “Women’s Rights in the 21st Century.” Presented on behalf of Brooklyn-Queens NOW at the Northeast Queens Organizing for Action Panel hosted by Organizing for America, December 18, 2013, Queens, NY.

Suissa, Rachelle. “NOW Northeast Regional Conference.” Presented on behalf of Brooklyn-Queens NOW at the NOW Northeast Regional Conference w/Board Elections. April 6, 2014, Brooklyn, New York.

Suissa, Rachelle. “Women’s Economic Summit.” Presented on behalf of Brooklyn-Queens NOW at CommonPoint Queens. July 28, 2014. Little Neck, Queens.

Suissa, Rachelle. “GAIA Women’s Leadership Conference.” Presented on behalf of Dare to Run at GAIA Women’s Leadership Conference, May 4-5, 2018, Santa Barbara, California.

Suissa, Rachelle. “Pace University Alumni Networking Night.” Presented on behalf of Dare to Run at the Pace University Alumni Networking Night. April 16, 2019, New York, NY.

Suissa, Rachelle. “Staten Island Women’s Political Caucus: Women’s Leadership Forum.” Presented on behalf of Dare to Run at the Richmondtown Library. October 12, 2019. Staten Island, New York.

Suissa, Rachelle. “Pace Celebrates the Liberal Arts Graduates.” Presented on Behalf of Dare to Run at the Pace Alumni Career Panel. March 10, 2020. New York, NY.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Leopold Schepp Scholarship Foundation. Junior Advisory Board Member. March 2019-Present.

Young Women’s Leadership Network. Panelist/Presenter, Cool Women, Hot Jobs. January 2015 - July 2018.

Brooklyn-Queens Chapter of the National Organization for Women.

-Chapter President, 2007-2013.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Nonprofit Management, The New School, May 2017 Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.86

Master of Arts, Political Science, Brooklyn College, May 2010 Summa Cum Laude, GPA: 3.90

Bachelor of Arts, History and Women’s Studies, Pace University, May 2008 Cum Laude, GPA: 3.65

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