Derrick Lesnau
SIMS Foundation CEO, servant-leader with a passion for supporting our community’s overall health.
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at Sims Foundation
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derrick Lesnau
Passionate non-profit leader with over 20 years experience guiding teams, working towards mission-driven goals to support communities in need. Experienced in program expansion, leadership development, fiscal management, strategic planning and public speaking. Focused on using my own talents, skills and opportunities to improve the experiences of those in less fortunate circumstances- Implemented new strategies and efficiencies to improve organizational operations- Operational excellence in managing staff, volunteers and cross-departmental teams- Fundraising experience stewarding donors, managing grants, coordinating events and collaborating on annual and capital campaigns- Financial oversight of annual budgets - including planning, implementation and adapting as needed- Dedicated team member with strengths in human resources, change management and cultural competency- Servant-leader focused on continuous improvement, diversity, inclusion and engagement.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
May 2024 — Present
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's degree, Social Work
2005
The University of Texas at Austin
Strategic Thinking Certificate Program, Human Dimensions of Organizations
2019
Leadership Austin
Essentials
Austin Community College
Certificate, Nonprofit Leadership and Management
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