Strategic Planning Community Engagement

NOAH STEPRO

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Los Angeles, CA 93534 • 661-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic nonprofit leader with 20 years of experience in organizational management, policy development, and community engagement in Lancaster/Palmdale, dedicated to advancing economic and community development. Led Kairos Community as CEO, overseeing strategic planning, grant acquisition, and DEI initiatives for diverse populations. Skilled in budget administration, staff supervision, and stakeholder collaboration through CHIRLA, Foster All, and AVC Union, with published writing in Darkest Timeline on labor history. Committed to supporting Lancaster’s General Plan and economic growth.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning: Policy development, long-term forecasting, goal setting

Budget Administration: Financial oversight, grant management, data-driven budgeting

Leadership: Staff supervision, training, performance evaluation

Community Engagement: Stakeholder collaboration, SPA 1 partnerships, public presentations

Policy Implementation: Interpreting codes, ensuring compliance, negotiating contracts

Data Analysis: Research, technical reporting, KPI development

Communication: Darkest Timeline writing, public speaking, stakeholder negotiations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Faculty, Department of History Antelope Valley College 2011–Present

Developed policies for academic programs, aligning with institutional goals and accreditation standards.

Represented adjunct faculty on AVC Union Budget Committee, negotiating contracts to enhance workplace equity and benefits.

Authored Darkest Timeline articles on labor history, analyzing urban development trends to inform policy recommendations.

Engaged stakeholders through community workshops, fostering partnerships with SPA 1 nonprofits like Valley Oasis.

Lead Pastor & CEO Kairos Community 2011–2021

Directed strategic planning and policy development, securing $1M+ in grants to support community programs for at-risk youth.

Supervised 10+ staff, delivering training in DEI and trauma-informed care, achieving 90% retention.

Collaborated with Journey Church (2013–2015, renting facility) and SPA 1 partners (DCFS, CPS) to align programs with community needs.

Prepared technical reports and managed budgets using DonorPerfect, ensuring compliance and fiscal accountability.

Chief Operating Officer Horizon Community 2010–2011

Oversaw budget administration, implementing a data-driven budgeting tool that reduced overspending by 15%.

Supervised and trained 15+ staff, developing performance metrics to enhance program efficiency by 20%.

Negotiated partnerships with community stakeholders, aligning initiatives with regional development goals.

Compiled statistical data for grant applications, securing funding for community projects.

Director of Student Services Desert Vineyard Lancaster, CA 2005–2010

Oversaw budget administration, implementing a data-driven budgeting tool that reduced overspending by 15%.

Supervised and trained 15+ staff, developing performance metrics to enhance program efficiency by 20%.

Negotiated partnerships with community stakeholders, aligning initiatives with regional development goals.

Compiled statistical data for grant applications, securing funding for community projects.

EDUCATION

Master of Divinity, Leadership - Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA

oHonors, Magna Cum Laude, 3.76 GPA 2009

Bachelor of Arts, History - Cal State Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA

oHonors, Summa Cum Laude, 3.9 GPA 2005

Associate of Arts, Social Sciences – Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, CA

oHonors, Cum Laude, 3.5 GPA 2004

Certificate in Marketing, Art Direction - ELVTR

oHonors, Top-Ranked Student 2021

BOARD SERVICE & VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

Cherished L.A. – Board Member; contributed to governance, fundraising strategy, and program growth for an organization supporting women exiting exploitation in the sex industry. Responsible for organizing and hosting the annual fundraising gala.

Foster All: Facilitated workshops, connecting youth to SPA 1 resources.

On Earth Coffee – Board Member; advised on ethical business practices, community engagement, physical operations, and nonprofit/for-profit collaboration.

Grace Resources & Various Lancaster Homeless Shelters – Volunteer, serving meals twice monthly and supporting community outreach efforts.

Youth Business Alliance – Mentor, preparing high school and college students for professional success.

PROGRAMS & PLATFORMS:

Smartsheets, Slack, SCRUM, Monday.com, HubSpot, Tableau, Microsoft Office 365, Workfront, Hootsuite, Mail Chimp, OBS, SoundCloud, Survey Monkey, Adobe Creative Suite (AI, IN, PS, PR), Asana, MS Teams, Project MUSE, Donor Perfect, Salesforce, QuickBooks, ChatGPT and other AI

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