lisa tarricone

executive director

About

Experienced systems advocacy director and communications specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit sector. Skilled in non-profit organizational management, media relations, writing, disability rights advocacy, and public relations. Established professional in human services and community organizing. Graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo.

Country

united states

City

new york

Industry

public policy

Skill

community outreach, public policy, legislation, accessibility, voting rights, social media, event planning, advocacy, microsoft word, legislative relations, politics, mental health, nonprofits, disability rights, fundraising, writing, case managment, policy analysis, grant writing, community development, community organizing, training, volunteer management, case management

Experience

reporter

white plains watch

2001-1 - 2004-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

General assignment news reporter

book collator

kraus-thomson

1981-1 - 1983-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Compiled book collections from library acquisitions for educational distribution.

executive director

taconic resources for independence, inc.

2020-1 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

director, systems advocacy

westchester independent living center

1998-1 - Present · 28 yrs 9 mos

* Coordinates legislative communication: prepare and deliver oral and written testimonials to NYS Legislature, disseminate action alerts to staff and volunteers, ongoing outreach to local and state legislators to provide information on disability agenda items * Recruits volunteers and provides trainings on disability advocacy * Coordinates public relations activities: writes regular op-ed articles and news releases, facilitates press conferences and public forums, coordinates media coverage for all agency activities, coordinates social media activities * Networks with key local and state organizations and consumer groups to seek support for advocacy activities and outreach * Maintains involvement in all aspects of state and local election reform. * Provides technical assistance to affiliate professionals * Created Make Waves, a sociopolitico monthly commentary (11/99-10/01)