Gabriel McGaughey

About Gabriel McGaughey

I work to help those who are constructively dissatisfied and communities build systems that support families overloaded by stress. Through strategic learning, storytelling, and analytics I support change makers in shifting policies, practices, and mindsets. At the ICFW, I lead our systems change strategy. I partner with networks, public agencies, and community organizations to:Build prevention infrastructure that reflects lived experienceAlign evaluation with learning, not just reportingStrengthen cross-sector efforts through coaching, facilitation, and data strategyMuch of this work happens behind the scenes, helping people make sense of complexity and stay focused on what matters. Whether we are reframing neglect, designing better decision-making structures, or embedding learning into daily practice, the goal stays the same: families should have what they need before things fall apart.If you\'re working on community prevention, network building, or systems change and want a thought partner who works at the intersection of strategy and practice, reach out.

Experience

1. Director of Well-being

   Children's Wisconsin

   May 2014 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Lead the development and implementation of a Well-being focused practice framework across multiple child and family serving programs. Collaborated with academic partners to expand the availability of evidence based interventions targeting well-being. Implement and adapt evidence based/informed interventions for community based and child welfare programs. Engage in developing and delivering trainings related to child well-being such as Adverse Childhood Experiences, toxic stress, and the impact those have on child functioning. Lead the creation of a well-being related data collection process and dashboard.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor's Degree, Social Work

  1998 — 2001

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Master's Degree, Social Work

  2002 — 2003

Skills

• Non-Profit Administration
• Case Management
• Quality Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Program Evaluation
• Analytics
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Change Management
• Social Services
• Case Managment
• Child Welfare
• Program Development
• Management
• Nonprofits