Debra D. McKenzie

SUMMARY
Senior administrator and experiential entrepreneur with strategic planning and operational expertise; proven leadership qualities in the areas of relationship building, staff development, project management, coordinating cross-functional groups, communications, contract negotiations, grant writing and administration, conflict resolution, and creating fun environments.
Knowledge Base
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
working knowledge of government policy, its implementation and navigating the public service sector.
Management Style
PARTICIPATORY
enthusiasm for building capacities of systems and staff that provide for implementation of a comprehensive vision.

Operating Focus
PUBLIC RELATIONS
strategic communicator, fostering mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and the public.
MY MOTTO
"I kept looking for somebody to solve the problem and then I realized, ...I am somebody."
LET'S CHAT!
Email me direct or connect with me through one of my ventures:

Employed @
Central California Legal Services
Linkedin
Sitting on
Sierra Health Foundation Board
Email Me
Featured in
ICMA Spotlight
Social Events Startup
Airport Group Project
Fresno Juneteenth
Photos & Videos
Some of my projects. Take a look and enjoy!

One Voice
San Joaquin Valley advocacy for gang prevention initiative
Graffiti to Greatness
Grant funded community service effort
The Children's Movement
Featured message at 2013 Children's Summit

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