Jerry Roberts

About Jerry Roberts

A master collaborator and champion for affecting positive systemic change within communities and executing programming efforts that are aligned with the organizational direction. Contributes to the nonprofit sector by helping workforce development organizations move from their entrepreneurial beginnings to the next stage in development and supporting conversations among regional leaders with an eye toward collaboration and solutions. Brings a front-line perspective on the job and economic pressures facing communities and families and is a frequent public speaker on various issues relating to workforce needs, social enterprise, poverty, racism, equity, and economic opportunity. Celebrated for the innate ability to anticipate and manage issues, bring authority and influence to the organization, and leverage lessons learned from past experiences in the corporate, nonprofit, and philanthropy sectors. Specialties: Race, Equity (Racial, Gender, LGBTQ), Workforce Planning and Support, Justice, Systems Thinking, Thought Partnership, Grant Making, Grant Evaluation, Program Analysis, Program Development, Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Operations Management, Business Planning, Project Management, Community Education, Organizing, Team Development, Motivational Speaking, Facilitator, Grant Writing

Experience

1. Chief Program Officer

   Communities In Schools Of Central Texas

   Mar 2023 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   For more than 40 years, Communities In Schools has been helping students achieve in school, graduate and go on to bright futures. By helping our most vulnerable students stay in school and succeed in life, we are building stronger, healthier, and more economically stable communities where every person is capable of reaching their greatest potential.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  M.S.

• Grace Christian College

  B.A.

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  B.S.