Mollye Chudacoff

About Mollye Chudacoff

Program Director with 10+ years of experience leading mission-driven initiatives in food security, environmental justice, and community engagement. I build high-impact programs, streamline operations, and empower diverse teams to drive systemic change.I specialize in cross-sector collaboration, volunteer mobilization, and scaling initiatives that meet urgent community needs—from nutrition equity to zero-waste operations. I\'m known for translating big-picture goals into clear strategy and action, while keeping people and outcomes at the center.Key strengths: Program Development: Launched and scaled volunteer/community programs with strong vision, structure, and long-term engagement. Execution & Innovation: Led a volunteer-driven initiative delivering critical services, supported by a robust training and sustainability model. Operations & Systems: Streamlined workflows using CRM and data tools, improving reporting, team alignment, and efficiency. Partnership Building: Secured grant funding and forged partnerships across nonprofit, corporate, and community sectors.

Experience

1. Program Director

   Community Kitchens Oakland

   Jan 2022 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   As Senior Program & Volunteer Manager, I lead strategic planning and goal-setting for a high-impact program delivering over meals each month. I oversee a robust network of 30+ strategic partners, 15 community organizations, and a dedicated team of 400+ volunteers, ensuring strong collaboration and aligned outcomes.I design and implement a comprehensive learning agenda and evaluation framework to drive continuous improvement across multiple programs. My work ensures successful program delivery that meets both organizational priorities and grant-funded objectives.

Education

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Fine Art and Community Studies; Documentary Photography

Skills

• Project Management
• Research
• Environmental Awareness
• Organic Gardening
• Shotgun
• Editing
• Social Media
• Urban Gardening
• Digital Photography
• Public Relations
• Capture One
• Image Manipulation
• Leadership
• Environmental Science
• Public Speaking
• Working with Children
• Organization Skills
• Hot Budget
• Microsoft Office
• Photos
• Commercial Photography
• Writing
• Project Planning
• Film
• Photo Shoots
• Photoshop
• Publications
• Earth Science
• Management
• Retouching
• Photojournalism
• On Location
• Garden Design
• Multimedia
• Gardening
• Elementary Education
• Photography
• Event Planning
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Storytelling