Lynell Tucker Sanderson

Baltimore, MD

Public Policy

The Arc of the United States - Washington D.C. Metro Area Jan 2011 - Jul 2012
Program Manager
NC Council of Developmental Disabilities Oct 2008 - Dec 2010
Planner/Evaluator
Div. of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services 2007 - 2008
Hearing Officer
Maryland Department of Disabilities Jan 2004 - Aug 2007
Director of Children's Policy
Developmental Disabilities Administration May 1999 - May 2003
Statewide Manager of Children's Services

Walden University 2008 - 2012
University of Maryland Baltimore 1997 - 1999
MSW, Health- Clinical and Community Organization Hood College 1993 - 1997
BA, Social Work NC Office of the State Auditor 2008 - 2009
GMT Certificate, Grants Management Training Fiscal Policy Studies Institute 2005 - 2006
RBA Trainer, Results Based Accountability Georgetown University Child Development Center 2004 - 2004
Trainer, Systems of Care Ellis School 1989 - 1993

Social Services
Policy
Community Outreach
Program Development
Policy Analysis
Nonprofits
Grants
Community Development
Program Management
Non Profit Administration
Grant Writing
Public Speaking
Mental Health
Program Evaluation
Case Management
Public Policy
Research
Strategic Planning
Leadership
Leadership Development
Fundraising
Education Policy
Volunteer Management
Developmental Disabilities
Healthcare
Public Relations
Crisis Intervention
Workshop Facilitation
Project Management
Case Managment
Child Welfare
Continuous Improvement
Team Leadership
Team Building
Non Profits
Community Organizing
Board Development
Conflict Resolution
Special Education
Budgets
Child Development
Organizational Development
Philanthropy
Proposal Writing

Certificate of Appreciation
Partners in Policymaking
Recognition for Service
National Marrow Donors Program
Governor’s Citation- Recognition of Service
Governor's Office
Charlotte & Charles Glick Award
Arc of Frederick County
Certificate of Achievement
Advocates for Homeless Families
Recognition of Advocacy- SB340
Second Century Foundation Community Improvement Grant
Hood College

The Arc of the United States
Washington, DC
Jan 2011 to Jul 2012
Program Manager
North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities
Raleigh, NC
Oct 2008 to Dec 2010
Planner/Evaluator- Program Manager
Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities & Substance Abuse Services
Raleigh, NC
Nov 2007 to Sep 2008
Hearing Officer
Maryland Department of Disabilities
Baltimore, MD
Jan 2004 to Jul 2007
Director of Children's Policy
Developmental Disabilities Administration
Baltimore, MD
May 1999 to May 2003
Statewide Manager Children's Services
Arc of Frederick Co. (and Private Families)
Frederick, MD
Jan 1994 to Feb 2003
Community Respite Provider
Advocates for Homeless Families
Frederick, MD
1993 to 2000
General Volunteer
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, MD
Aug 1998 to May 1999
Social Work Intern
Arc Northern Chesapeake Region
Annapolis, MD
1999 to 1999
Governmental Affairs Intern
Arc of Frederick County
Frederick, MD
1998 to 1999
Member- Board of Directors
Advocates for Homeless Families
Frederick, MD
1998 to 1999
Member- Board of Directors
Arc of Frederick County
Frederick, MD
1994 to 1999
General Volunteer
Way Station, Inc.
Frederick, MD
Aug 1997 to May 1998
Social Work Intern
Frederick Memorial Dialysis Center
Frederick, MD
Aug 1996 to May 1997
Social Work Intern
Frederick County Local Interagency Coordinating Council
Frederick, MD
1994 to 1997
Parent Representative
Frederick County Developmental Center
Frederick, MD
Feb 1995 to Jul 1996
Infants and Toddlers Program- Parent Coordinator
E.S.C.A.P.E. Child Abuse Prevention Center
Frederick, MD
1995 to 1996
Parent Aide
Alzheimer's Association of Frederick County
Frederick, MD
1994 to 1995
General Volunteer
Frederick County Developmental Center
Frederick, MD
1994 to 1995
Parent Volunteer
Hood College Presidential Search Committee
Frederick, MD
1994 to 1994
Student Representative

Walden University School of Public Policy and Administration
2008 to 2011
In pursuit of Ph.D. in Public Policy
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Baltimore, MD
1997 to 1999
Masters of Social Work in Specialization in Health: Concentration in Clinical-Community Organization & Development
Hood College
Frederick, MD
1993 to 1997
B.A. in Social Work

A highly motivated, results-focused Policy Specialist with over 18 years of experience in social service, healthcare, and disability reform. Possesses strong analytical and organizational skills as well as the ability to integrate within a fast-paced environment. A successful team builder with excellent communication and consumer relation skills who is able to function equally well independently. Resourceful problem solver with ability to bring meaningful resolution to challenging situations as well as build lasting relationships with a variety of stakeholders: Policy Analysis, Health Policy Development, Program Development, Grant Administration, Performance Measurement, Program Management, Results-Based Accountability, Strategic Planning, Interagency Collaboration, Systems of Care Reform, Continuous Process Improvement, Consumer Empowerment