Program Manager Project
Resume:
April Gallelli
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Education:
B.S. Administration of Justice (1995)
Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona
Dean’s List Sophomore Year
Master of Science Criminal Justice (2016)
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio
Master of Science Forensic Psychology (2018)
Walden University, Minneapolis Minnesota
Selected to National Society of Leadership, Sigma Alpha Pi (2019)
Honors/Achievements:
Organized and partnered with the residents of Avondale in developing and implementing the first comprehensive Neighborhood Plan recognized and approved by the City of Cincinnati. Received the Homebase Special Project of the Year award for the Plan
Conceived, developed, and implemented the Avondale ROOT (Resilience Over Our Trauma) Ambassadors a resident led trauma intervention initiative
Selected by Buckeye Health to lead a panel on ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and to participate in a multi-disciplinary group to develop Statewide Anti-Bullying Legislation
Represented organization as panel member in Spectrum series on community trauma
Led the neighborhood to victory in the Million Step Challenge in 2016 and 2017
Stabilized one of the most distressed properties in the city of Cincinnati subsequently preventing the loss of 66 low-income family housing units
Collaborated with Art Works, the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, Cincinnati Police, Children’s Hospital and residents to develop 7 major public art and park projects.
Appointed as the Emerging Leader for the Bank of America Community Builders Grant 2021-2022
Professional Experience:
Hamilton County Community Development (2022-Present)
Senior Program Manager
Manage day-to-day operations of 4 programs and 40 projects funded under the HUD Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant
Share in the budgetary responsibility for 5 million grant funds annually
Lead in the development and implementation of innovative programs and initiatives that promote sustainable land use and preservation, economic and social development and urban revitalization and equity in marginalized neighborhoods
Oversee the budget, planning, design, and access to resources to achieve program goals effectively
Serve as consultant/subject expert and provide technical support for contractors and agencies to ensure quality project delivery and compliance with HUD regulations and guidelines
Conduct and attend meetings, and serve as communication liaison with elected officials, partner agencies, news media and the public
Prepare and present projects, reports, contracts, amendments and resolutions for the Board of County Commissioners
Worked with the Hamilton County Department of Health in the development of the 2024 report on Social Determinants of Health
Implemented the recommendations from the Social Determinants of Health Report to address the social and health needs in the participating communities
Partner with Cincinnati Children's Mayerson Center to expand Community Advocates for Resilience Against Trauma program throughout Hamilton County
Collaborate with Strategies to End Homelessness to develop outreach and prevention procedures that directly impact issues contributing to chronic homelessness
Participate in joint effort with Mayerson Center, the City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County Health Department, Hamilton County Commissioners, Cincinnati City Council and state and federal officials to advocate for State of Ohio House Bill 352
Assembled a multi-disciplinary team to address issues of overcrowding and substandard living conditions in multi-unit housing developments
Avondale Development Corporation (2016- 2022)
Project Manager
Appointed as Project Manager for the development and implementation of the Avondale Community Quality of Life Plan
Engaged over 400 residents, community leaders and stakeholders in the Quality-of-Life planning and implementation process
Participated in grant writing team that brought in an excess of $2i.5 million dollars in support of corporation initiatives
Individually applied for, received, and managed over 10 million dollars in grant funding
Partnered with stakeholders and residents in the planning, implementation and facilitation of major public art projects and community events
Formed partnership with Green Umbrella, Tri State Trails, and the Cincinnati Recreation Commission to develop and enhance the park and trail system in Avondale
Collaborated with residents and multi-disciplinary team to develop initiatives to address the Social Determinants of Health impacting the community
Created a coalition with residents, Legal Aid, the City of Cincinnati Legal Department, Buildings and Inspections and law enforcement to bring legal action against absentee property owners; forced receivership of the neighborhood’s most problematic properties
Conceived, developed and implemented the Avondale ROOT, (resilience over our trauma) Ambassador’s resident led trauma informed crisis response initiative
Partnered with Meyerson Center, Design Impact and ROOT Ambassadors to develop training and messaging around ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and neighborhood trauma
Brokered a partnership with resident leaders, Cincinnati Police and a multi-disciplinary team to re-implement the Avondale Place Based Intervention in Violent Offender Territories (PIVOT) initiative
Selected by the Local Initiative Support Corporation and the Cincinnati Chief of Police to implement and supervise the Avondale Safety Coordinator pilot program
Engaged historically disenfranchised youth with District 4 officers in the development and implementation of initiatives to address gun violence and improve police community relations
Formed a coalition of community leaders and stakeholders to promote entrepreneurship and minority business development in the Avondale Business District
Conducted focus groups and interviews, analyzed data and prepared reports and grant proposals
Northern Kentucky Area Development District Kentucky Career Center (2014-2016)
Work Force Development Specialist
•Presented information on training, social and employment services to job seekers and employers
•Recruited clients for WIOA (Work Force Investment and Opportunities Act) programs and services
•Determined eligibility for WIOA funds for training
•Assessed job seekers for transferable skills and employment readiness
•Conducted job readiness and employment retention training
•Matched job seekers to open positions
•Collaborated with client and partner agencies to develop individualized employment plans
•Connected individuals to appropriate social, economic, educational and employment services
•Monitored individuals progress while in training and in job placement
•Prepared and updated monthly status reports
•Planned, facilitated and participated in career fairs and hiring events
•Conducted site visits to determine current hiring needs and inform area employers of Career Center Services
•Assisted employers and job seekers with posting jobs and resumes on Career Center Website
Boards and Special Projects
Strategies to End Homelessness Racial Equity Core Group 2023 - Present
Strategies to End Homelessness Built for Zero Coalition 2024 - Present
Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition 2023 – Present
Joining Forces for Children 2020 – Present
Immigrant Needs Coalition 2024 – Present
Affordable Housing Association 2019 – Present
Neighborhood Allies 2019 - Present
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