Project Service

KAREN F. HEMBRY, Ph.D.

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Qualifications Summary

• Analytical, results-oriented manager with 25+ years of progressively responsible experience in project management and administration.

• Proven ability to analyze complex situations, design practical solutions, and implement workable plans.

• Solid, management-level experience in designing and conducting process and outcome evaluation research studies.

• Expertise in coordinating work activities of multi-disciplinary teams

• Extensive experience in working on issues related to educational, health and social concerns that differentially effect low-income children and families.

• Successful track record in obtaining federal and state funding for programs.

Professional Experience

Program Management and Administration

• Coordinated processes and resources related to several districtwide initiatives designed to increase graduation rates and decrease grade retention and dropout rates.

• Provided overall management of programmatic functions of national research and demonstration projects.

• Directed two year-round and summer school academic enrichment programs for low-income secondary students.

• Wrote numerous proposals for federal, state and locally-funded projects in the areas of educational enhancement programs, HIV prevention in women, children and injection drug users, intervention services for pregnant teens and, employment training for youth.

• Developed draft Standards of Care protocols for Ryan White Care funding.

• Designed, coordinated and monitored written linkage agreements among service providers in the areas of perinatal health, education and social services for a client population of pregnant and parenting adolescents.

• Directed and participated in the preparation of progress and final reports to funders, partner organizations and national project sites.

• Orchestrated collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations, educational, health and social service agencies.

• Recruited, hired, trained and supervised professional and support staff.

Fiscal Administration

• Developed, planned and monitored project budgets up to $650,000.

• Developed consultant contracts including the costing of deliverables.

• Approved program budget expenditures.

• Developed and prepared fiscal protocols, forms and procedures.

Research and Program Evaluation

• Conducted literature searches using on-line databases.

• Utilized focus group methodology to inform questionnaire development and to enhance data analysis and interpretation.

• Designed qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments.

• Trained research staff to conduct face-to-face interviews in field and site-based settings.

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Research and Program Evaluation (continued)

• Orchestrated and supervised the collaboration of research activities with other project components to ensure the responsiveness of research to program needs and priorities and to enable effective utilization of research findings.

• Directed and participated in the development of process and outcome evaluation plans, data collection strategies, measures and, analytic procedures.

• Prepared and wrote research articles for professional journals.

• Made oral presentations of research findings to funders, professional colleagues and practitioner audiences.

• Served as lead liaison to national research staff.

Training and Teaching

• Developed and conducted training sessions on focus group methodology to professional colleagues and service providers.

• Developed and conducted 1/2 to 3-day training sessions on case management techniques, data collection and interviewing, health intervention theories, computerized database management, etc.

• Trained school district administrators and campus-level staff on data collection, data management, and data reporting techniques via group and individual consultation.

• Ten years post-secondary level teaching experience in the areas of sociology and psychology. Courses taught included: Introduction to Sociology, Race and Ethnic Groups in America, Social Problems, Blacks and Psychological Theory and Research and, Introduction to the Social Sciences.

Employment History

Research and Evaluation Manager Communities Foundation of Texas/Texas High School Project

5500 Caruth Haven Lane

Dallas, Texas 75227

Responsible for the developing, directing and expanding the organization’s internal and external evaluation efforts

to improve the portfolio of programs in the Texas High School Project. Provided staff development trainiprogram officers and direct service providers

December 2007-February 2010

Adjunct Sociology Instructor

Dallas Community College District Brookhaven Community College

Farmer’s Branch, Texas

Researched and developed materials such as lesson plans, student handouts, instructor/student guides, practical

exercises and, case studies. Wrote, administered, and graded exams. Coordinated audio and visual training aids and

internet programs to enhance teaching and learning

January 2010-May 2010

Executive Analyst Dallas Independent School District

Office of Student Support

3700 Ross Avenue, Box 29

Dallas, Texas 75204

Coordinated processes and resources related to several district-wide initiatives related to increasing the graduation rate and decreasing the grade retention and dropouts. Facilitated a strategic planning process with student support division managers to conceptualize and develop a continuum of care model for departmental services. Wrote grant

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reports and grant applications. Analyzed and interpreted district-level data in order to inform program planning and make policy recommendations related to reducing the truancy rate and increasing students’ academic performance.

January 2000-December 2007

Regional Technician United States Department of Commerce

Census Bureau

4251 Empire Central

Dallas, Texas

Provided technical support functions in the areas of administrative, automation, staff recruitment, and training activities to local census 2000 offices in the Dallas/Forth Worth areas. Served as the office director of the central census office in Dallas. September 1999-January 2000.

Long-term Substitute Teacher Dallas Independent School District

Townview/Talented and Gifted High

Dallas, Texas

Implemented all aspects of the academic curriculum in language arts. Planned and taught thematic units on literary analysis and writing composition. Incorporated computer and cross-disciplinary activities into the instruction. Participated in parent-teacher conferences. January 1999-May 1999.

Consultant Paul Quinn College

Dallas, Texas

Developed and wrote draft proposal to secure funding for a major capital improvements initiative. The funding request was for structural and environmental renovations for campus facilities (student housing and gymnasium), streets, external lighting and an outside student recreational area. Primarily responsible for conceptualization and

development of rationale, identification, gathering and coordination of relevant documents, review and synthesis of pertinent reports and, writing draft narrative. June 1998-July 1998.

Brown, Crowley & Associates

Oakland, California

Developed and wrote grant application for an after-school educational enhancement program for children grades 1-3. The emphasis was on increasing reading and language arts skills for a target group of low-income children. Preparation of grant proposal included on-line literature search of relevant research, developing job descriptions, work plans, time tables, budget, conceptualization and development of process and outcome evaluation plans.

Co-authored grant application for prevention and intervention services for victims of domestic violence. Primarily responsible for writing sections on program evaluation and enhanced evaluation components that included conceptualization and development of program interventions utilizing cooperative agreements between organizations, designing process and outcome evaluation plans, and developing job descriptions, work plans, time tables and budgets. June 1996-March 1998.

Alameda County Health Care Agency

Oakland, California

Developed and wrote Standards of Care (SOC) plans for Title 1 (Ryan White Care Funding) grant application. SOCs for persons living with HIV and AIDS were developed for the following service categories: Case Management, Housing, Food and Nutrition, and Transportation. The SOC plans included evaluation indicators and units of service for each service category.

Conducted field investigations of housing resources for patients receiving medical care through the County’s Tuberculosis Control Program. Complied a listing of resources that included a physical assessment of facilities, types of services and care costs. Developed and wrote memoranda of understanding coordination the services of

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various agencies to improve cost-effectiveness and quality of care for homeless tuberculosis patients. Wrote progress and final reports that included policy recommendations. August 1997-October 1998.

CoPrincipal Investigator/Project Director Alameda County Health Care Agency

Oakland, California

Coordinated and monitored the integration of all project components related to process and outcome evaluation for a multi-site research and demonstration project funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Developed quality control protocols and procedures for data collection and database management. Hired, trained and supervised interviewers, coders, statistician and, media consultant. Wrote progress/final reports and made presentations on research findings at local and national conferences. Analyzed and interpreted qualitative and quantitative research findings for publication and oral dissemination. Collaborated in the development of national evaluation instruments. Served as project liaison to national staff and multi-site working committees. Prepared research budget and approved expenditures. March 1993-April 1996.

Post-doctorate Research Fellow University of California

Center for AIDS Prevention Studies

San Francisco, California

Developed and co-authored proposals for federal and county-funded research projects. Reviewed and critiqued research proposals and manuscripts of research fellows and senior research scientists. Conducted face-to-face interviews with research subjects. Analyzed and interpreted qualitative and quantitative research findings. Conducted program evaluations of county-funded AIDS service programs. Wrote scientific papers and abstracts for publication and made oral presentations at national and local conferences. July 1990-March 1993.

Research Director San Francisco Health Department

San Francisco, California

Managed the local day-to-day research and programmatic activities of a multi-site research and demonstration project funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Developed quality control protocols for data collection and database management. Hired, trained and supervised multi-disciplinary research team. Supervised data cleaning, coding, and submitted narrative and statistical reports to national database. Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis of research findings. Made oral presentations to national project staff. Developed and prepared grant applications. November 1988-July 1990.

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Systems Coordination Specialist East Bay Perinatal Council

Oakland, California

Developed, coordinated and monitored written linkage agreements among service providers in the areas of perinatal health, education and social services for a client population of pregnant and parenting adolescents. Provided technical assistance and designed trainings on the implementation of a case management intervention model for project grantee agencies. Wrote progress and final reports. Major contributor to concept development and proposal writing for continued funding. Established cooperative working relationships between service providers and case management agencies. Represented agency on Alameda County Social Services Agency’s Greater Avenues for Independence Now (GAIN) Committee. (This was an early welfare reform project implemented by the county welfare department). September 1985-November 1988.

Program Director Youth For Service

San Francisco, California

Managed all programmatic and fiscal functions in a phototypesetting training program funded by through the Job Training and Partnership Act. Supervised, hired and evaluated work performance of staff and designed strategies to increase productivity. Synthesized federal forms to facilitate reporting procedures. Raised revenues in excess of

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$160,000 within first 8 months. Exceeded contractual goals in 3 of 5 categories. Delivered profit growth in excess of $50,000 within 6 months. Successfully negotiated staff salary increases. Cut operational costs by 25%. January 1984-January 1985.

Program Director Shaw University

Raleigh, North Carolina

Managed the Upward Bound and Special Services projects funded through the U.S. Department of Education with a budget of $225,000. Supervised a multi-disciplinary staff of 15 teachers and counselors. Orchestrated collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations, local high schools and colleges to enhance project objectives. Developed and wrote proposals to fund and justify new and continuing projects. Directed the work of 3 functional units. Taught college-level courses. August 1981-August 1982.

Research Analyst Berkeley Planning Associates

Berkeley, California

Designed and conducted research projects funded by the National Institute on Child Abuse and Neglect. Studies were focused on child abuse and neglect in relation to alcohol and substance abuse with research sites in Detroit, Michigan and Arkansas. Developed and presented training sessions to State of Michigan child welfare personnel on data collection protocols. Designed and wrote training manuals, progress and final reports. July 1980-July 1981.

Additional Experience

College Lecturer San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California

1990-1991

Training Consultant National Urban Coalition

Oakland, California

1983-1984

Teaching/Research Assistant University of California

Berkeley, California

1975-1979

Senior Instructor Richland Community College

Dallas, Texas

1973-1975

Honors and Awards

Postdoctoral Traineeship in AIDS research. University of California, San Francisco. Center for AIDS Prevention Studies. Funded by the Department of Health and Human Services/Public Health Service. July 1990-March 1993.

Kellogg Leadership Fellowship. October 1988-June 1989.

Dissertation Fellowship. University of California, Berkeley. Funded by the American Sociological Association. 1987-1988

Karen F. Hembry, Ph.D.

Graduate Study Fellowship. University of California, Berkeley. Funded by the American Sociological Association. 1978-1981.

Community Service

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Destination Graduation, Policy Committee Member, 2005-present.

AIDS Services of Dallas, Board Member. June 2000-2006

State of Texas Board of Dental Examiners, Member. Appointment period June, 1999-April, 2001.

North Texas Educational Advisory Committee, Member. April 1998-September 1998.

American Sociological Association/Professional Ethnics Policy Committee, Member. September , 1994-August, 1995.

Ryan White Planning Council (San Francisco, CA.), Member. 1989-1992.

Greater Avenues To Independence (GAIN) Advisory Council (Alameda County Social Services Department), Member. 1986-1987.

Education and Training

Ph.D. (Sociology) University of California, Berkeley, CA.

Master of Arts (Sociology) Fisk University, Nashville, TN.

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) Fisk University, Nashville, TN.

Post-Doctorate Research Training University of California, San Francisco, CA.

Completed all coursework for Master of University of California, Berkeley, CA.

Public Health (Epidemiology)

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