Alyssa Chavez
Aurora
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Non-Profit Program Management and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
YouthRoots
12.2024 - Current
- Managed a year-long grantmaking program that combined philanthropic education and leadership development for teens.
- Provided overall supervision and management of program recruitment, hiring, training and terminating.
- Oversaw curriculum design and implementation of a robust leadership development program, fostering skills in decision-making, critical thinking, and community impact.
- Monitored program effectiveness through feedback, impact data, and evaluation tools, leading to continuous improvement and measurable outcomes.
- Developed and maintained productive relations with local, state and federal stakeholders.
- Led recruitment and onboarding of diverse cohorts of teen participants, ensuring inclusive engagement across socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
- Developed and maintained program timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful and timely execution of each program cycle.
- Trained and supervised facilitators and mentors to deliver consistent, high-quality instruction aligned with program objectives.
Administrative Coordinator
Youth Roots
01.2024 - Current
- Process donations and Manage donor database (Salesforce)
- Bookkeeping support using QuickBooks.
- Managed payroll operations and played a key role in the hiring process for multiple positions, including Program Manager, Development Director, and several Facilitators
- Assist with grant research, writing, and reports.
- Assist with fundraising efforts and donor appreciation.
- Coordinated and co-chaired events, overseeing logistics, planning, and execution to ensure successful outcomes.
- Assist with social media, newsletters, website, and other communications.
- Serve as office manager.
MSW Student (1st Year Student) Supervisor
YouthRoots
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Provided direct supervision and guidance to first-year MSW students, supporting professional development and adherence to social work ethical standards.
- Facilitated weekly supervision sessions, offering constructive feedback and helping students process field experiences through a reflective and strengths-based lens.
- Modeled trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered practice to support students' community-based learning.
- Assisted students in identifying and addressing challenges in field placements, promoting resilience and problem-solving skills.
- Evaluated student performance through midterm and final assessments in collaboration with field liaisons and faculty.
- Advocated for student needs with field agencies and university faculty to maintain a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Supervision- Minimal 30 hrs/week
- Supervisor- Sheila Van de Graaph, Executive Director- sheila@youthroots.org
- Population Served: High school students
Nanny
Local Familes
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Care for two families children, ages 5,7, 8, 12 and 13
- Assist children with homework
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Program Coordinator
YouthRoots
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinate all youth grant-making programs
- Manage program-related communications
- Assist with managing partners implementing youth grant-making programs
- Help recruit and coordinate program participants and volunteers
- Help identify and mitigate roadblocks in program processes
- Assist with data management
- Assist with other program-related tasks as needed
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Intern
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in the development of an after match training that incorporated the JEDI perspective throughout content and language
- Planned and coordinated match events that champions diversity by being inclusive of individuals who are different from me based on age, SES, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion and/or sexual orientations.
- Responsible for creating monthly BIG newsletter, to share resources and upcoming free/low cost events for bigs/littles
- Responsible for creating monthly family newsletter, to share resources and upcoming free/low cost family events
- Supervision- Minimal
- Supervisor- Sadie Butler: Program Manager-sadieb@biglittlecolorado.org; MSW Advisor-Jasmine Portillo: Jasmin.Portillo@colostate.edu
- 8.5 hrs/week
- Population served: Students
Student Engagement Specialist
I Have A Dream Colorado Foundation
05.2022 - 03.2023
- This position supports youth's academic, social, and emotional growth through the design and delivery of program lessons derived from our robust program curriculum.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Program Facilitation – Lead in-person learning sessions for youth in the after-school and summer programs, utilizing lessons and activities based on Colorado "I Have A Dream" Foundation's program-specific curriculum.
- Coaching & Feedback – Participate in coaching and feedback sessions with the Program Manager and Clinical Manager to ensure the successful execution of the enrichment and social-emotional programs and the implementation of culturally responsive and trauma-informed care practices
- Data Analysis – Input and review youth data consistently and use collected youth data to recognize trends and inform intervention.
- Supervision- Minimal 20 hrs/week
- Supervisor-Taylor Vaughn, Program Manager; Bachelors in Theater Education
- Population Served: Elementary Students
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Relations
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, Colorado, CO12-2021
Skills
-Strong Work Ethic
-Dependability
-Flexible and Adaptable
-Critical Thinking
-Attention to detail
-Correspondence writing
Certification
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution and Mediation
- Received August 4, 2023
Colorado State University
Timeline
MSW Student (1st Year Student) Supervisor
YouthRoots
01.2025 - 11.2025
Program Manager
YouthRoots
12.2024 - Current
Program Coordinator
YouthRoots
05.2024 - 12.2024
Administrative Coordinator
Youth Roots
01.2024 - Current
Intern
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado
08.2023 - 05.2024
Nanny
Local Familes
03.2023 - 01.2025
Student Engagement Specialist
I Have A Dream Colorado Foundation
05.2022 - 03.2023
Master of Science - Social Work
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Relations
University of Colorado Denver