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Lee Manley

@leemanley

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Community leader and program director who builds youth-focused partnerships and operational systems for lasting impact.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead with a balanced approach—program excellence, compliance, fiscal responsibility, and equitable community engagement—while building partnerships and using accountable systems to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes for youth and communities.

I pride myself on having a strategic and community-centered mindset, and I demonstrate leadership through extensive experience developing/overseeing programs, developing staff, and strengthening organizational culture within youth and athletic environments. I’m recognized for building cross-functional partnerships, implementing accountable operational systems, and mentoring emerging leaders to drive relatable outcomes while aligning recreational, educational, and community initiatives with agency priorities and long-term strategic objectives.

In my current Community Mobilizer role, I conduct focus groups, trainings, and culturally competent outreach to engage youth and core group members, while advocating for positive social change by building trusting relationships with community leaders, MPD, and organizations. Previously, as Director of Global Children’s Center, I oversaw before/aftercare operations, managed staff of 10 and a program of 60+ kids, and handled financial transactions and accurate invoicing with precision—values I bring forward through balanced leadership, compliance, fiscal responsibility, and equitable community engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Community Mobilizer

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DC Prevention Center, Wards 3 & 4

Apr 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Conduct community-focused outreach and focus groups to engage youth and core group members on substance misuse dangers. Coordinate compliant sub-grant logistics and partner with community leaders, MPD, schools, and agencies to support high-quality services and NARCAN-related education.

Community Outreach Focus Groups Training Facilitation Substance Use Prevention Youth Engagement Logistics Coordination Narcan

Community Engagement

ILoveBlackPeople.com

Feb 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Engage community members and support event programming for the Black Blockchain Summit at Howard University. Handle event production setup/takedown and facilitate a roundtable discussion, using multiple collaboration platforms to coordinate logistics and student participation.

Community Engagement Student Outreach Essay Coordination and Submission Slack Jira Trello Whova

Lead Teacher - PreK4

Friendship PCS Southeast Academy

Aug 2014 - Dec 2023 (9 years 4 months)

Plan and deliver PreK4 instructional activities that support active learning in a safe, nurturing environment. Maintain accurate records, communicate student progress to parents and colleagues, and teach AppleTree curriculum while maintaining strong CLASS scores.

Lesson Planning Preschool Instruction Active Learning AppleTree Curriculum CLASS Assessment

Apprentice Coordinator

BuildWithin

Jan 2023 - Oct 2023 (9 months)

Manage participant recruitment, selection, and coaching for an apprenticeship program, while monitoring apprentice progress and intervening as needed. Support talent pipeline development through external agency collaboration and maintain accurate program data using Jira/Confluence, Google Workspace, and Procore with secure handling of personal information.

Participant Recruitment Selection Coaching Apprentice Progress Monitoring Talent pipeline development Jira Confluence Google Workspace Procore Data Management

Head Security

Surfside Taco Stand

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 (3 months)

Provide security coverage to protect patrons and reduce theft by implementing comprehensive security measures. Coordinate crowd control during high-volume periods with law enforcement and handle challenging situations through communication and problem-solving.

Security Patron Safety Law Enforcement Coordination Problem Solving

Director

Global Children’s Center

Mar 2011 - Jun 2014 (3 years 3 months)

Oversee daily operations for before- and aftercare programs, ensuring a safe environment for children. Manage staff, schedules, and financial transactions with accurate logs and receipts, and collaborate with school administrators and teachers to support children’s academic and developmental needs.

Aftercare Staff Management Scheduling Financial Transactions