1. JOAN M. ROBY-DAVISON
80 Rutledge Drive
Rochester NY 14621
Phone: 585-899-9552
Email: jrobydavison@yahoo.com
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Expertise includes:
Facilitator for visioning and strategic planning * Public speaker*
*Recruit and train staff and volunteers *
Coordinate diverse coalitions, local and statewide *
* Develop and implement effective community outreach efforts *
Executive management experience * Successful Grant writer *
Policy review and analysis * Strategic Planning * Experienced in neighborhood and
community development and planning*
Non-Profit Board leadership and development
* Published articles and opinion pieces
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
More than twenty years of experience in non-profit management and governance, including
the expansion of programs and support for emerging organizations, with a focus on
including those affected by policy or program. Increased community engagement in
neighborhood planning, policy review and public safety efforts, resulting in increased
resident involvement in neighborhoods. By using similar strategies expanded a fledgling
state-wide coalition to include additional cities and regions and developed policy and
advocacy documents.
• Over twenty years of management of small and mid-size non-profit organizations with
program development and partnership experience
• Developed and coordinated multi-agency AmeriCorps*VISTA project, 2005-2006
• Recruit, train and supervise staff and volunteers
• Successful grant writing, with awards ranging from $10,000 - $250,000 for program and
capital projects; more than $1 million in grants awarded in past five years
• Team member of successful Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning, and advocated for
implementation of City of Rochester Ordinance and Rochester City School District policy
change
• Coordinated statewide meetings of housing advocates, developing and refining a housing
platform that transcended regional concerns
• Published white paper on housing needs in New York State
• Knowledge and expertise in the area of affordable housing development, community
planning, program development, neighborhood revitalization and public safety while serving
on multiple boards and taskforces, both local and state level
• Presented at national, regional and state conferences on a variety of topics, including
community education, coalition building, and housing funding and affordability issues
• Freelance grant-writing and consulting 2014-15

2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
December 2010 – present
Executive Director, Sector 4 Community Development Corporation (initially a consultant
position, named Executive Director in December 2010). Responsible for supervising
projects, writing grants, fiscal and program management. Coordinate agency efforts with
other community initiatives, including City of Rochester Brownfield Opportunity Area,
neighborhood planning, and business development and promotion. Established partnership
with other organizations to seek additional resources for SW neighborhoods. In past three
years, grant awards of more than $500,000 were received.
April 1, 2008 – December 31, 2010
Coordinator, Empire State Housing Alliance, a state-wide coalition of housing organizations
and advocates. Responsible for writing white paper/housing brief, drafting press releases,
coordinating meetings and events, researching housing issues and developing policy
responses, recruit new member organizations, and provide technical assistance as needed
for member groups, especially those focusing on community organizing. As coordinator,
developed relationships with partner organizations, and presented information on legislative
and policy issues.
January 1998 – March 2008
Executive Director, Group 14621 Community Association, Inc., 1171 N. Clinton Avenue,
Rochester. As Director, responsible for oversight of neighborhood based, community-
controlled, advocacy organization; including supervision of staff, administration of programs
serving Sector 9 of the city of Rochester, development of new initiatives in response to
identified needs in the community, grant writing. Grants received include additional funding
for housing rehabilitation, development of the 14621 Community Technology Center and
support for grass-roots initiatives. As Director, participate in collaborative efforts including
the Rochester Children’s Zone, REEP Collaborative, CHANGE Collaborative, Franklin H.S.
Community Support Team, and with the Carter Street Recreation Center/Genesee
Settlement House initiative.
1995 – 1998
Executive Director, North East Area Development (NEAD), 360 Webster Avenue. As
Executive Director, responsible for oversight of agency, staff and programs; obtained
CHDO status for organization; grant writing; and program development.
1992 – 1995
Eastside Community Center, 145 Parsells Avenue. Assistant Director, Family Services:
responsible for administration of Senior Nutrition Center program, staff and volunteers;
supervised case management staff for Frail Elderly Program and the Emergency
Assistance program as needed. Worked to develop intergenerational programming and
experiences with the Day Care program.

3. OTHER EXPERIENCE:
1990 – 1992: Regional Council on Aging (now Lifespan), 79 N. Clinton Avenue. Field Coordinator,
Retired Senior Volunteer Program, with responsibilities for recruiting and placing volunteers with
non-profit agencies throughout Monroe County.
OTHER:
• Member, Democrat & Chronicle, Board of Contributors, 2013; UNITE Rochester
Blog, 2014
• Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning, Co-Chair 2007 -2011; Member Government
o Relations Committee, 2004-2013t; Member of CPLP Board of Directors
• Member, Community Development Workgroup; Opportunity Agenda Workgroup of
Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council; 2013
• Member, American Planning Association, 2014
• Board of Directors, NY State Neighborhood Preservation Coalition, 1995 – 1999;
o President, 1996 – 1998, served as Vice-President; Chair of Legislative
Committee
• Board member, Prevention 1st Foundation, 2007 – 2012
• Board of Directors, Leadership Rochester; Treasurer 2008-2009 Program
Committee member, 2002 - present
• Rochester City School District, Blue Ribbon Panel, 2004-2005
• Community Advisory Committee, City of Rochester Lead Ordinance Implementation
• Board of Directors, NYS Tenants and Neighbors Coalition, 2009 – 2012
• Member, SAFER: Survivors Advocating for Effective Reform, 2011 - present
• Rochester Children’s Zone: Strategy Team, Housing & Community Development
Work Team, Community Safety Work Team
• Board member, Community MicroEnterprise Center, 2006-present; elected Vice
o President, July 2008
• Member: New Yorkers for Responsible Lending (NYRL), Greater Rochester
Community Reinvestment Coalition
• Board of Directors, Webster Avenue Family Resource Center, 1993-1995
• Steering Committee, Coalition member, Project: CARE, a program of Catholic
Family
o Center focusing on safety for senior citizens in the community
• Guest lecturer, Monroe Community College: Criminal Justice Dept; Police Academy
• Regional, State and National Conference presentations
• Consultant: Tenants & Neighbors: United for Homes Initiative, 2013
TRAINING AND EDUCATION:
• BS Organizational Management, Roberts Wesleyan College 2006
• RRP Certification 2013
• Licensed Real Estate Sales Person, NYS DOS, 2004-2006
• Center for Dispute Settlement, Basic Mediator Training 1997
• Training: Rochester Fire Department – CERT 2003
• Citizen’s Police Academy, 1997/98
• DHCR Housing Development Training Series, 1996-97