nikki leopold

Assessed client needs, implemented appropriate programs and provided peer counseling as needed Provided supervision and mentoring for Associate Director Coordinated all volunteer efforts including recruitment and training as well as development and improvement of training materials. Led all Support Groups Coordinated design and creation of Organization’s first website Devised strategy for community outreach efforts Active in hiring of all staff and recruiting board members and committee volunteers

Resurrected small, inactive “Mommy & Me” Group into full-scale Program serving new mothers, babies and young children, coordinating and supervising a successful reopening of the Program in September 2006. Secured government grants in excess of $200,000 over 7 years Developed year-round Enrichment Programming for children birth – 5, as well as a New Mother’s Group, Alternative to Pre-School, and weekly Parenting Seminars. Created Summer Camp program for children aged 4 -13. Hired and supervised all staff, served as Camp Director, and ensured that camp was fully in line with all Department of Health guidelines/requirements. Recruited new members to the Island Kids Board of Directors and created Mission Statement Recruited, hired and developed all staff Revamped website and created all marketing materials Devised a fundraising strategy to ensure the long-term self-sufficiency of Island Kids, Inc.