Lauren van Keulen
Chief Executive Officer @A.Y.A. Youth Collective
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Executive Officer @A.Y.A. Youth Collective
Grand Rapids, MI, US
Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals- Managed due diligence process and led two organizations through merger to form AYA Youth Collective - Oversee fund development and contracts - Deepen and refine all aspects of communications—from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand - Manage budgets of $2+ million per year - Generate and maintain partnerships with common-cause organizations and their executive level team - Drive new program development opportunities, business plan, and financial development - Participate in coalitions and communities in the state - Facilitate an environment of belonging for 450+ youth and 26+ staff - Increase youth and staff engagement through COVID-19 pandemic
EDUCATION
Calvin University
Elementary Education, Language Arts, Integrated Sciences
University of Southern California
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work
ABOUT LAUREN VAN KEULEN
Licensed Master Social Worker and CEO with over ten years experience managing people, projects and organizations. Powered by authentic leadership, true collaboration, and strategic growth. Invested in solutions that innovate and elevate.
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