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Kiana Lawrence

Hyattsville

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver with an exceptional background in nonprofit governance. Dedicated to streamlining operations and promoting continuous training, to promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to support leadership as they drive the organization forward.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager, Governance and Strategy

Endocrine Society
11.2023 - Current
  • Headed the annual committee appointment process, working directly with the President-Elect to appoint members to our various volunteer bodies; Developed multiple ways to streamline the process, resulting in increased transparency between member leaders and an increase in international member participation.
  • Managed and supervised the work of the Ethics and Professionalism Committee, advising them of governance best practices as they revised Society policies.
  • Collaborated with governance staff to collect feedback from volunteer leadership, which led to the creation of a Board-driven task force dedicated to the improvement of communications between the Board of Directors and volunteer leaders.
  • Oversaw the Society's Laureate awards portfolio, serving as program lead and liaison to the Laureate awards committee; With support senior staff, implemented an awards management software resulting in increased productivity for staff.
  • Served as main governance contact for staff; Created and implemented a communication plan, resulting in increased transparency between the governance department and staff; Improved the central repository for governance resources and provided staff with ongoing governance workshops to ensure knowledge of Society governance and best practices.
  • Successfully managed program budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Governance Project Manager

The American Society for Cell Biology
11.2018 - 06.2023
  • Served as liaison to the Council and Executive Committees, responsible for managing their projects and streamlining operations pertaining to leadership
  • Responsible for creating efficiencies in processes pertaining to the organizations leadership
  • Responsible for creating and updating governance policies and bylaws
  • Provided daily support to the CEO and President by managing their schedules and activities, responsible for preparing materials for board meetings
  • Responsible for management of the ASCB awards portfolio, considering the society's current mission, strategic plans and DEI efforts
  • Served as liaison to the Nominating Committee, to ensure that DEI efforts, the strategic plan and governance policies are considered during decision-making
  • Served as liaison to the Finance & Audit Committee, keeping them abreast of governance policies and any changes that may affect their work
  • Responsible for communicating and disseminating information to constituent committee chairs, in order to keep them educated on governance policies and bylaws pertaining to committee work
  • Facilitated conference calls and meetings with leadership and stakeholders to keep them and executive management informed of project status'
  • Served as the main contact between staff and leadership, ensuring information is shared between both parties
  • Responsible for consolidation and management of the governance budget.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
12.2021

Skills

  • Project and Program Management
  • Documentation and data analysis
  • Strategic planning and analysis
  • Safety Protocols
  • Implementation planning
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Problem solving

Timeline

Program Manager, Governance and Strategy

Endocrine Society
11.2023 - Current

Governance Project Manager

The American Society for Cell Biology
11.2018 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

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