Montanna McDaniel
The Hidden Genius Project Site Director- Long Beach Youth Development | Change Agent | Social Impact
- Role
- Site Director at The Hidden Genius Project
- Location
- Long Beach, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Montanna McDaniel
Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, my early exposure to a Spanish immersion school…
Experience
Site Director
Mar 2025 — Present · Long Beach, CA, US
Provide strategic leadership and oversee daily operations to maintain an organizational culture aligned with core values.Mentor youth participants through one-on-one relationships, identifying and addressing holistic needs in collaboration with program staff.Cultivate strong relationships with students, families, and community partners to support program success, site operations, and fundraising efforts.Manage site logistics including program setup, meal coordination, travel arrangements, and overall administrative support.Develop and manage the annual site budget in partnership with regional leadership, ensuring efficient resource allocation and identifying opportunities for cost savings.Lead local fund development by submitting grant proposals, securing business partnerships, and engaging individual donors to support annual and growth campaigns.Coordinate and support the site team to align with program goals, while organizing team celebrations, professional development, and volunteer engagement.Implement core data collection processes and reporting systems to drive organizational learning and quality improvement.Oversee site visit planning and execution to engage stakeholders and showcase programs.Train and support staff and volunteers through technical assistance, facilitation, and content delivery.Engage local advisors and establish an Advisory Council to advocate for and enhance site effectiveness.Create and distribute site-specific communications including newsletters, social media content, press releases, and promotional materials.Support national initiatives, curriculum development, community engagement, and special projects as needed.
Education
Claremont Lincoln University
Master's degree, Social Impact and Organizational Leadership
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology/ Spanish
2014 — 2017
Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts
High School Diploma, Instrumental Music
2008 — 2011
Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley
Associate of Arts - AA, Teaching/ Youth Development
2011 — 2013
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