Patricia Vargas, MBA

Director, Children, Family and Community Service @ Catholic Social Services Alberta

About

Experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the individual and family services industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, and Management. Strong business development professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused in Business Administration and Management, General from University of Alberta.

Country

City

Canada

Industry

Government Administration

Skill

Management, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Leadership, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Nonprofit Organizations

Experience

Director, Children, Family and Community Service

Catholic Social Services Alberta

2018-6 - Present · 8 yrs 4 mos

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Task force member of Alberta Human Trafficking Task Force

Government of Alberta

2020-5 - 2021-10 · 1 yr 6 mos

Executive Director

Stratcona Shelter Society Ltd

2001-4 - 2018-6 · 17 yrs 3 mos

Community Development Specialist

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAM

1997 - 2000 · 3 yrs

Edmonton, Canada Area

Responsible for the development (content) of websites in the area of abuse of women and immigrant women: www.violetnet.org and www.rosenet-ca.org. Responsible for coordination with key stakeholders and leaders in diverse community

Coordinator

Edmonton Council Against Family Violence

1996 - 1998 · 2 yrs

Edmonton, Canada Area

Responsible for facilitating coordination of services among family violence serving agencies. Supervised several projects and initiatives of the Council including diversity projects, protocol development and principles of practice. Organized round table discussion on PAFVA and other protocols and legislation.

Human Rights Officer

ALBERTA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

1989 - 1998 · 9 yrs

Edmonton, Canada Area

Assessed complaints under the Alberta Human Rights Act, provided the public with guidance on complaint process and jurisdictional issues. Worked off and on for the Government of Alberta in this capacity.

Researcher and Policy Analyst

SOLICITOR GENERAL, CORRECTIONAL SERVICE OF CANADA

1993 - 1994 · 1 yr

Ottawa, Canada Area

Part of a team that implemented policy initiatives and recommendations of the government task force “Creating Choices.” The position included research analysis and development of policy proposals. Developed initiatives with regard to how services and programs would best be delivered.