Kasia Thompson

Director of Strategic Engagement and Technical Services @Centralina Regional Council

Charlotte, NC, US

Direct the operations, oversight and leadership of the Strategic Engagement & Technical Services Department. Provide leadership, strategy development and implementation of the department’s annual work plan and priorities. Manage, coach and develop department staff. Lead business development and grants administration. Staff development and supervision. Supervise, coach, motivate and evaluate department staff to successfully execute department responsibilities; and establish and coordinate the implementation of the department’s annual workplan in support of organizational goals.Program Management. Lead the development and execution of programs, services and information related to local government services, including technical assistance projects, professional development and peer learning networks, and thematic regional stakeholder meetings.Advocacy and Engagement. Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board to prepare and implement Centralina’s state and federal advocacy agenda and engagement activities; lead relationship-building activities, legislation monitoring and coordination with contracted lobbyists. Board and Stakeholder Engagement. Provide strategic leadership to guide the implementation of Centralina’s organization-wide communications, public information and board administration activities; work closely with the leadership team on strategy development and supervising staff execution.Strategic Development. Develop and implement strategies to enhance the effectiveness and impact of the department, including funding for new programs and activities; actively cultivating effective and cooperative internal and external working relationships; and implementing process changes to enhance effectiveness and impact.

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