Amy Owens

Highly motivated, resourceful and detail-oriented nonprofit management professional with an extensive background in social service administration, project management, and policy analysis. Self-directed, flexible, team player who demonstrates the ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in stressful situations by using outstanding communications and interpersonal skills. An astute project management professional who is able to oversee multiple projects and programs with varying deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to think strategically and use independent judgment with demonstrated leadership experience as an association executive, health care policy analyst and program manager. Exceptional analytical abilities, written and verbal communication skills along with website, social media, CRM database management and MS application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) expertise.

OADN Director of Advocacy and Engagement 
Mar 2021- Mar 2024 

• Streamlined all strategic priorities and programs through the development and execution of online platforms that increased member engagement and enhanced communications. 
• Innovated, created and oversaw various OADN and OADN Foundation (OADNF) programs, events and initiatives that support organizational strategic priorities, strengthen advocacy and outreach efforts, and provide pathways for meaningful volunteer engagement. 
• Produced effective communications that elevated the organization, from press releases, marketing materials, newsletters, leadership messages, legislative and policy briefs, as well as strategic communications aimed at helping to expand the reach and impact of OADN and OADNF and strengthen partnerships with external organizations. 
• Lead content contributor for communications surrounding advocacy and outreach efforts, member experience and volunteer engagement opportunities, board governance support, and strategic planning. 
• Supervised and maintained efficient operations that support meetings and programs of OADN Board of Directors, committees, task forces, coalitions, and various workgroups. 
• Modeled and executed efficient operations, for, but not limited to, the following annual programs of the organization: call to serve on committee, call for nominations, application process for various award, grant and scholarship programs, peer-to-peer outreach recruitment campaign, and research surveys. 
• Monitored national healthcare and education trends and lead special interest groups, committees and tasks forces of the organization by providing strategic guidance, project management and operational support as staff liaison.

Van Petten Group, Inc. Independent Contractor

September - November 2020

Chicago, Illinois

• Collaborated with the account team to create, develop and execute fundraising and sponsorship initiatives for non-profit clients. 
• Provided guidance on various strategies aimed to increase funds for client charities, develop community outreach efforts, and build relationships with past donors and prospects. 
• Assisted management with the development of various client proposals. 
• Established policies and standard operating procedures to address government relations, advocacy and outreach needs for prospective clients.• Collaborated with the account team to create, develop and execute fundraising and sponsorship initiatives for non-profit clients. • Provided guidance on various strategies aimed to increase funds for client charities, develop community outreach efforts, and build relationships with past donors and prospects. • Assisted management with the development of various client proposals. • Established policies and standard operating procedures to address government relations, advocacy and outreach needs for prospective clients.

University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
A.M., Social Service Administration
2003 - 2005
Activities and societies: University of Chicago Graduate Program in Health Administration and Policy

Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana

B.A., Political Science and Spanish 

1993 - 1997