Lynn M. Nee 317 E. State St. Corunna, MI 48817 Phone: 517-282-9501 / e-mail: lynnmnee71@gmail.com Michigan Social Work License: Macro Specialty Competencies Strategic planning Program development Coalition building Policy development Collaborative projects Instruction and training Quality assurance Technical assistance Policy analysis Professional Experience Faculty and Project Coordinator January 2010 Current School of Social Work, Michigan State University (MSU) Kinship Care Resource Center Instruct online, blended and face-to-face undergraduate and graduate level courses. Classes taught include: SW200 Introduction to Social Work (online), SW494A&B Field Education Foundation I & II, SW820 Social Work Policy and Services (blended), SW822 Topics in Policy Practice and Services, and SW845 Administrative Skills for Social Workers. Provide field instruction for 2-5 students each Fall and Spring semester. Provide field liaison services for 12-14 students and their field instructors each Fall and Spring semester. Develop and provide online and face-to-face trainings on Kinship Care for Michigan State University s School of Social Work s Department of Education. Assist the MSU School of Social Work s Field Office with identifying and placing students in macro and policy practice field placements. Obtained a $50,000 grant from Department of Human Services Children s Trust Fund to support Kinship Care Resource Center (KCRC). Initiated a statewide coalition of kinship care service providers and support group leaders. Provide oversight to all program functions and administrative tasks of the KCRC. Represent and interact on behalf of the KCRC with consumers, stakeholders, funders, and state level collaborative councils and advisory boards. Coordinate the planning for future development and expansion of the Center, including fund and capacity development. Provided radio and print interviews on the topic of kinship care in Michigan. Owner Brid Development Services, Corunna, MI September 2008 July 2012 Provided technical assistance and program coordination to federally funded rural runaway host home programs under the administration of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center. Coordinated a process to draft federal program standards for the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Family, Family Youth Services Bureau.
Provided training and technical assistance on topics related to social work ethics, supervision, program standards development, sustainability, policy, strategic planning, board development, outreach, and building collaboration. Provided supervision focusing on the development of macro social work skills to individuals working to obtain their state license or MSW. Reviewed continuing education provider applications to ensure compliance with Michigan Board of Social Work standards. Reviewed federal grant applications for funding for the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Family, Family Youth Services Bureau. Trained as a peer-reviewer for federally funded runaway and homeless youth programs. Contracted Project Coordinator March 2010 April 2012 Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence Responsible for the overall coordination of Michigan s Project Connect focusing on implementing domestic and sexual violence prevention, assessment, and referral best practices within school based and school linked adolescent health centers. Provides technical assistance to six local sites on the development and implementation of their projects. Coordinated and staffed a statewide leadership team made up of public and private stakeholders. Worked with the Family Violence Prevention Fund to ensure successful implementation of Project Connect in Michigan. Assisted in the coordination of trainings and presentations. Represented the effort throughout the state at meetings, workshops, and conferences. October, 2006 December, 2007 Interim Director November, 2008 March, 2009 Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH), Lansing, MI Increased revenues by $150,000 in less than one year through outreach and coalition building. Provided management oversight to ensure the integrity of fiscal activities and oversaw financial audits. Provided leadership and directed activities for the purpose of locating new office space, negotiating favorable lease terms on the new space, and coordinating move activities that led to a smooth transition into new office space. Coordinated the hiring process for the Board to hire a new Executive Director. Developed, strengthened, and maintained relationships with a wide range of governmental units. Enhanced MCAH s standing with national partners through communication with the Regional Representative of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. Executive Director January, 2004 September, 2008 Michigan Network for Youth and Families (MNYF), Lansing, MI Increased revenues by over $190,000 since 2005 through collaborative relationships and outreach. Maintained an annual operating budget in excess of $150,000 annually. Provided oversight to ensure the integrity of fiscal activities related to the programs administered by the MNYF. Provided leadership while encouraging staff to develop their own leadership and programmatic strengths.
Coordinated and implemented an internship program that ensures a positive experience for all interns. Provided guidance in the delivery of three distinct programs operated by the MNYF: training, technical assistance, and advocacy. Oversaw the public relations and outreach activities, including maintenance of the MNYF website. Enhanced the MNYF s standing with the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families through extensive communication with the Regional Representative. Lobbied on behalf of member agencies at the State and Federal level. Represented members and youth with various stakeholder groups including the Michigan Shared Youth Vision Project, The Mental Health and Schools Task Force, and the National Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Advisory Board (RHYTTAC). Advised on the coordination of nationwide training and technical assistance through participation on the RHYTTAC Advisory Board. Reviewed grant applications at the national level for the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration of Families and Children, Family Youth Services Bureau. Acting Division Manager April 1999 January, 2004 Departmental Manager Departmental Analyst Michigan Family Independence Agency (FIA) Adult Services and Purchased Care Division, Lansing, MI Provided leadership and oversight to four programs within the Division: Adult Services, Purchased Care, Migrant and Refugee services. Maintained fiscal oversight of the Division, including the development and review of budget reports and identifying budget savings opportunities. Provided leadership, and coordinated activities designed to analyze policies impacting programs administration. Represented the Division at internal and external high level meetings. Managed a Program Development Unit that consisted of three team members responsible and implemented projects assigned to the Adult Services and Purchased Care Division. Facilitated a multi-step immersion that led to the development of a business plan to enhance the functionality of the Runaway and Homeless Youth program. Coordinated expansion of county-wide programs impacting purchased foster care. Developed and monitored a ten million dollar program budget, including tracking legislative allocations, monitoring program expenditures, and maintaining appropriate account code structures. Coordinated Request for Quote processes for purchasing services. Research Associate November, 1998 March, 1999 Michigan Public Health Institute - Data Systems, Evaluation and Training, Okemos, MI Assisted in the development of training materials and the provision of training to grant recipients of the Department of Community Health, Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP). Worked with representatives of the Michigan ODCP to ensure satisfaction with product development. Coordinated training logistics. Created project timelines utilizing Microsoft Project software.
Governor s Management Intern June, 1997 November, 1998 Michigan Family Independence Agency - Youth in Transition Program and Purchased Care Division, Lansing, MI Provided oversight for 37 Runaway and Homeless Youth contracts, including development of contract language, outcomes, and information systems. Coordinated outcomes development for foster care residential and youth placing agency contracts. Participated in the development and monitoring of the program budget and reporting on program activities to the federal department of Health and Human Services. Participated in collaborative bodies related to issues of homelessness. Education Michigan State University, School of Social Work, Master of Social Work, May 1997. Central Michigan University, Bachelor of Science, May 1994. Major: Psychology Professional Presentations The Kinship Conundrum, Nee L. MSU School of Social Work Continuing Education online webinar. March 2016. Lansing, MI. Beyond Safety and Permanency, Nee L. MSU School of Social Work Continuing Education. February 2016. Flint, MI Keeping the Peace or Not: Family Dynamics in Kinship Placements, Nee. L. and Wagner J. MI DHS Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Families. August 2014. Midland, MI. Kinship 101. Nee, L. and Wagner J., National Foster Parent Association. June 2014. Orlando, FL. Kinship 101. Nee, L. and Wagner J., Michigan Association of Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Families. April 2012, April 2013. Lansing, MI Kinship Care. Nee, L. Panel presentation at Michigan Association of Area Agencies on Aging Conference. May 2011. East Lansing, MI. Kinship Care, Building Sustainable Networks to Support Families. Nee, L. Two presentations at the Michigan Parenting Awareness Conference. October (Marquette, MI) and November (East Lansing, MI) 2010. Ethical Social Work and Supervision. Nee, L. and Thome, M. Six NASW presentations throughout Michigan. Sustainability: It s Not Just About the Money. Nee, L. Michigan Network for Youth and Families 2009 Conference. Mt. Pleasant, MI. Supervision: It s Just Common Sense and Other Myths. Nee, L. Michigan Network for Youth and Families 2009 Conference. Mt. Pleasant, MI Adolescent Social Welfare: Legislation, Policy, and the Impact on a Population. Nee, L. Presentation to two MSW classes at Eastern Michigan University, March 2009. Ypsilanti. Understanding Runaway and Homeless Youth. Nee L., Anderson B., Michigan Affordable Housing Conference, April 2008. Lansing. Social Work and Political Advocacy: Why and How Social Workers are Called to be Advocates. Nee, L. University of Michigan Building Strong and Healthy Communities Workshop Series, September 2007. Ann Arbor, MI. Maintaining Your Organization through Times of Change, Nee, L. Region V Annual Conference, August 2007. Chicago, IL
Strategic Planning for Non-Profit Organizations, Nee, L. and Hansen, K. Region V Annual Conference, June 2005. Chicago, IL. Promoting Permanency Through Flexibility Incentives, Nee-Bercham, L. and DeVivo, C. Child Welfare League Mid-West Region Training Conference, October, 2001, Cleveland, Ohio. Contracting for Runaway and Homeless Youth Services, Nee-Bercham, L. and Durocher, C. Daniel Memorial/National Independent Living Association Conference. October, 1998. Irvine, California. Activities and Affiliations Board Secretary Michigan Kinship Coalition March 2015 to current. Member Michigan State Court Administrator s Office - Foster Care Review Board program Board 18 April 2011 to current. Peer Reviewer US Department of Health and Human Services, Family and Youth Services Bureau January 2010 to current.