Anne Hughes has over 25 years of experience in social work, advocacy, and leadership roles. She seeks to advocate for and connect individuals to resources and services using a strengths-based approach. Her experience includes directing housing and aging policy advocacy programs, coordinating a camp and retreat center, and managing housing and care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

1. ANNE HUGHES, LMSW
Easton, CT
(203) 613-4040
ahughman@gmail.com
Summary
I am a passionate advocate practitioner, using my creative and organizational leadership
expertise to address underlying barriers to equity, health, living and aging well. I seek to
advocate, facilitate and connect person-centered services and resources to macro and micro
policy and care settings, utilizing empowerment and strengths-based social work approach and
collaborative leadership to amplify social change on a local, state and national level. Let me add
value to your mission and celebrate your organization's work.
Education
Master of Social Work, University of New England, 2014. Organizational and Community Practice.
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, College of New Rochelle, NY. Fine Arts and Political Science.
Experience
HousingUs - ProgramDirector, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, 2014 – 2015.
 Independent Consultant, led annual meeting symposium, community outreach events, wrote all
communications and press releases, coordinated Board agendas; designed and implemented
farm worker housing-needs survey, staffed policy and administration of Accessory Apartment
Revolving Loan Fund application and implementation, coordinated cross-organizational and
community support for needs assessment and increasing affordable housing policy in region.
CT Legislative Commission on Aging- Social Work Policy Advocate, 2013-2014.
 Convened policy research, non-partisan public advocacy, education and coordination of
hearings for CT Legislative Alzheimer’s Task Force, senior fairs, public outreach, CT Livable
Communities and Aging in Place Initiatives, at senior centers, health fairs and forums.
 Developed, wrote and analyzed advocacy proposals and presentations for alternative aging-
well community and presented to public and private agencies; collated research around aging
and constituents with dementia healthcare needs, workforce training needs and healthcare
provider training for recommendations on behalf of non-partisan Commission on Aging.
CT Conference, United Church of Christ- Co-Director, Silver Lake Camp and Retreat
Center, 2003-2014.
 Directed annual outdoor residential summer camp for youth and year-round retreat/hospitality
ministry; coordinated communication outreach, social media campaigns to thousands of
campers, families, alumnae and volunteers to boldly declare and implement Environmental
Justice and Sustainability, Racial Justice, and Up-stander practice as core expression of Silver
Lake’s charge to ‘Love God, Love Your Neighbor, and Love Yourself.’

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 Advocated through social media networks, published articles, blogs, and preaching, 12 Annual
Meetings, monthly clergy Association gatherings, UCC General Synods 28 and 29, authoring
and passing Resolutions, built up UCC network advocacy through yearly camp professional
partnerships, interfaith and ecumenical conferences; promoted message through video, social
media, national gatherings and collaborative campaigns of urgent engagement in building
multi-cultural, multi-racial, eco-justice outdoor-immersed, planet-saving communities by
empowering young people and training effective leadership across the country.
 Guided annual operating budget from $250,000 deficit to annual balanced budget of $900,000
within 2 years, launched and completed 1.2 million-dollar capital campaign, and completed
Strategic Plan renovation and expansion of winterized facilities and renewal of all summer
facilities within tenure. Established UCC Northeast Center for Environmental Justice and
Education at Silver Lake with regional and national partners.
 Increased organizational income streams by 620%. Launched Annual Gala, Golf Tournament
and alumni appeal fundraisers. Increased alumna/ae and donor data base from 1000 to
10,000; building broad ownership, volunteer engagement, support and enthusiasm from inter-
generational, socio-economic and diverse cultural sectors. Organized/hosted 50th
anniversary
event, multiple community events, services, conferences, seminars, recruited facilitators and
implemented outdoor education leadership program for local teens.
 Recruited, trained, supervised, inspired teams of over 500 staff using a faith-based, justice-
aware, inclusive, safe-camp approach with attention to impact on campers and marginalized
communities; 5 F/T/E year-round staff, 55 seasonal staff, 150 volunteer program staff yearly,
2003-2014.
Outdoor Ministry Association-UCC Board President, 2015-current, Board, 2012-15.
 Work closely with national staff/UCC Team Leaders to implement strategy, diplomacy,
collective initiatives, outreach and awareness in the life of the denomination.
 Collaborate across numerous lay, volunteer, clergy and public settings of the United Church of
Christ, through workshops, group facilitation, preaching and grass roots advocacy to promote
outdoor ministry, social advocacy and intersection of environmental justice, youth
empowerment, LGBTQ inclusion, racial justice training.
 Articulate national trends and develop broad-based strategy of opportunities and strengths
with Outdoor Ministry Association member sites across U.S. Collaborate with ecumenical
partners to convene historic professional gatherings of inter-denominational outdoor ministry
professional development; coordinate research, social and media outreach, communication.
CLASP Homes, Inc, Coordinator of Supported Living Apartments and Group Home
Manager, 1996-2003.
 Hired, trained, supervised, inspired excellence in direct care staff and services; promoted
advocacy of full integration in community of adults with developmental disabilities. Developed
Mission statement, organizational strategic planning and program services and health care
wrap-around service model with senior staff team for adults with disabilities based on
principles of self-determination, empowerment, independence and celebration of full
personhood within community setting. Trained all direct care staff on non-violent conflict de-
escalation responses, self-determination, community integration and supportive communication

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best practices. Advocated for increase of resources, workforce parity and self-determination
and inclusive public policies to increase supports for individuals with developmental disabilities.
 Provided Care Management/Facilitated support groups, medical, occupational, vocational and
therapeutic services for all resident adults with developmental disabilities within group homes
and supported living apartments to maximize independence, dignity and self-determination.
 MR/DD Case Manager, Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, 1988-1991.
 Performed psychosocial assessments, case management, education, outreach and followed
care of all referred patients and families with developmental disabilities in Pike County, KY.
Completed comprehensive psychosocial assessments, clinical and billing records for 96 clients.
 Developed written plan of care and consulted with other interdisciplinary team members
regarding the diagnosis and provision of comprehensive services. Documented all visits,
findings, needs, service management, measurable goals, plans, interventions, referrals and
patient responses in the clinical record.
Relevant Certification and Experience:
 ASWB Licensed Master of Social Work, License #003406, CT Dept. of Public Health, 2016.
 Co-facilitated bi-monthly Bereavement Support Group with Salisbury Visiting Nurse
Association, 2011-2012.
 Patient Advocate and Health Care Proxy for Aging, 2000-current. Coordinate executors,
powers of attorney, provide care and transition consultation for aging clients and their families.
Assess and coordinate client care needs, develop communication and support during care
transitions, provide client-centered counseling, care management and support for aging clients
and clients with dementia, maximizing person-centered aging and independence alternative to
nursing home settings. Coordinate medical, practical supports, transitional care and follow-up
for dying patients and their families, including coordinating Advanced Care directives and
person-centered funeral/life services following death.
 Spokesperson for launch of Living Donor Campaign of Medstar Georgetown Transplant
Institute as recent kidney donor.
 Certified Level I Racial Justice Facilitator for United Church of Christ, Summer 2015
Cohort. Trained and taught Level I, III Racial Justice Trainings. Facilitated/led training for
hundreds of participants: Intro to Racism training and public outreach to eradicate racism and
systemic barriers to equity and justice.