1. Alexis K. Allegra
1040 N. Hermitage #1R Chicago, IL 60622
Cell: 516-526-3396 Email: aallegra66@gmail.com
CAREER SUMMARY AND CORECOMPETENCIES
Accomplished, dedicated and mission-driven non-profit leader with progressive experience across
numerous aspects of non-profit administration, including service provision, program management and
operations. Demonstrated success in the areas of program evaluation and design, government grant
reporting and the development of organization-wide performance measures. Considerable clinical
knowledge in the areas of child development, psychopathology, trauma informed care,and positive youth
development.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NON-PROFITCONSULTANT, Self Employed May 2016 to Present
Connections for the Homeless, Evanston, IL
Through collaboration with agency leadership and staff, focus is on revising current program models in
line with agency mission, community need and current organizational capacity with a clear timeline and
implementation plan. Providing support in the areas of data management and government grant reporting.
Coaching and providing supervision for 8 staff members working in the agency’s outreach,shelter and
supportive services programs.
TEEN LIVING PROGRAMS, CHICAGO, IL
Director ofProgram Operations 2012 - May 2016
Management
As part of the agency’s leadership team, responsible for ensuring quality across all aspects of
programming including the direct management of three residential programs, all aspects of facilities and
operations at the agency’s residential building, surrounding property and vehicles. Recruited, hired and
terminated staff. Reported to the Executive Director.
Operations
anaged 11 government contracts totaling $1.5M across 5 programs; led process of government grant
renewals and applications for all agency programs and collaborated with development team in the
preparation of new private funding applications. onitored quality assurance and tracking of all client
data including outcomes, activities and service plans. Monitored and entered data into four different
management information systems required for government funding.
Key Contributions and Achievements
 Successfully led the organization in implementation of new performance measurement software,
Efforts to Outcomes, and collaborated with leadership staff in the creation of a data-driven culture in
which staff are engaged and services are effective
 Led program staff through repeated successfulgovernment funder monitoring visits
 Upon receiving a 3 year, $1M grant from the City of Chicago, collaborated with agency leadership
staff to design the city’s first Drop-In Center for homeless youth on the south side of Chicago
 Planned and facilitated or led 6-8 staff trainings per year based on an assessment of the technical and

2. clinical needs of staff and requirements of funders
 Actively engaged in policy and advocacy committees in the homeless service provision community to
keep TLP abreast of trends in the field
Associate Director ofResidential Programs 2011 - 2012
Management
Managed agency’s three residential programs and provided supervision to a team of 8 clinical case
managers and interns; provided support to staff through participation in regular on-call rotation and
consultation regarding programmatic and client-based concerns and crisis intervention in a therapeutic
milieu setting. Responsible for oversight of 3 program budgets
Government Grant Management/Operations
Generated reports on agency-wide program outcomes and activities for 10 city, state and federal
government contracts; assisted in preparing government and private grant renewals and applications for all
agency programs. Maintained community partnerships through policy and advocacy work
Key Contributions and Achievements
 Wrote and revised agency policies and procedures to ensure the Positive Youth Development
framework was upheld and programs operated successfully.
 Created program manuals and handbooks to streamline operating procedures.
Coordinator of Permanent Housing 2007 - 2011
Direct Service
Managed agency’s scattered site housing program serving ten young adults in apartments throughout
Chicago. Provided case management,individual counseling, crisis intervention and independent living
skills assessments and workshops for the young adult clients in the program.
Management
Regularly analyzed programmatic needs and assessed for the effectiveness of service delivery on client
outcomes; revised policies and protocols to reflect these needs. Supervised Master's level Social Work
interns and provided ongoing staff training
Key Contributions and Achievements
 Developed strategic relationships with Chicago area landlords, vendors and other key stakeholders to
ensure clients being served in the program had a community of resources
Youth Development Specialist 2006 - 2007
Direct Service
Provided intensive clinical case management for youth 14-21 years old in a residential program through
individual counseling, group work and recreational therapeutic activities. Supported youth in gaining
developmentally appropriate independent living skills through the supervision of a therapeutic milieu
setting.
EDUCATION
Post Masters Certificate in Human Development, 2009
National Louis University, Chicago, Illinois
Master ofArts, Psychology, 2005
The New School University, Graduate Faculty, NewYork City, NewYork
Bachelor ofArts, Psychology, 2002
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

3. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND LEADERSHIP
Chicago Scholars Foundation,Associate Board Member, 2016 to Present
Chicago Women in Philanthropy Member, 2014 to Present,Program Committee Member, 2016 to Present
Illinois HUD Peer to Peer Conference Presenter, Homeless Youth Panel, September 2015
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless,Youth Committee, Member, 2011-2016
Top Talent Institute Graduate,Pierce Family Foundation, 2011