Teresa Granillo

About Teresa Granillo

Experienced executive, fundraiser, and researcher able to develop and successfully…

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Avance Inc

   Jun 2019 — Present

   Established in 1973, AVANCE (Uh-vahn-say) is a national, non-profit organization, primarily serving Texas, that meets hard to reach, low-income families where they are. Meaning \"advance\" or “progress,” AVANCE serves as a trusted guide to assist under-resourced families of young children in overcoming isolation and lack of opportunity. Using our unique two generation education and relationship-building methodology, we help family members become the best parents, employees, and citizens they can be. We aim to liberate parents and their children from the cycle of poverty in a family-oriented, non-judgmental environment. The result: Our families enjoy a more prosperous future full of opportunity and economic self-sufficiency.

Education

• University of Michigan

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Social Work and Psychology

  2005 — 2011

• University of Arizona

  Bachelor's degree, Psychology

  2000 — 2004

• University of Michigan

  Master of Science (M.S.), Psychology

  2005 — 2010

• University of Michigan

  Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work

  2005 — 2006

Skills

• Program Development
• Teaching
• Adolescents
• Program Evaluation
• Grants
• Psychotherapy
• Fundraising
• Qualitative Research
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Psychology
• Grant Writing
• Youth Development
• School Social Work
• Volunteer Management
• Research
• Mental Health
• Nonprofits
• Social Services
• Higher Education