aaron crossley , lmsw
Behavioral Health Consultant at University Health KC
social worker | candidate , missouri house representative | centurion , class 2023
strategic program director possessing wealth expertise community outreach , mental health , social determinant health policy , government relation . unmatched written verbal communication skill applied building relationship community leader , partner organization , government agency , customer .
University Health KC
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Kansas City Metropolitan Area
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Behavioral Health Consultant
University Health KC
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Designed the agency’s annual strategic framework to identify and track goals throughout the fiscal year by partnering with department representatives and senior leadership to establish goals and objectives, capturing 90% completion of 100+ goals in FY2020. Collaborated with senior leadership to set strategy for goal completion, advancing the agency’s mission. Established and cultivated business relationships with internal and external partners through planning and execution of communication strategy. Compiled high-level reports, grant applications, and proposals to facilitate financial support and pinpoint business planning.

 - GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: Partnered with Government Relations team to advocate for agency funding and healthcare policies at the regional and federal levels, and provided testimony for Representative Patty Lewis’s mental health parity bill which was passed into state law.
 - COVID RESPONSE: Served as a change agent in the development and dissemination of communication during the COVID crisis; liaised with team members and senior leadership, ensuring clear, streamlined messaging and updates.
Kansas City, MO, United States
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Project Coordinator, Behavioral Health Executive Leadership and Supportive Housing
University Health KC
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Leveraged data on social health determinants to fortify messaging targeting vulnerable, marginalized communities needing public health services access. Strengthened resiliency and health by providing behaviorally-oriented and socially-rehabilitative services for clients experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and substance abuse. Defined performance metrics and compiled data and department achievements to create infographics and reports which built faith among current and potential community partners.

 - PATIENT OUTREACH: Gained a strong familiarity with downtown Kansas City and met potential patients where they lived, supplying crucial primary care and mental health services and community resources to those with limited access.
 - PRODUCTIVITY: Surpassed monthly productivity expectations and generated revenue by devising and executing client engagement strategies and developing a Google Sheets personal tracking system.
 - TEAM TRAINING: Created and delivered training to caseworkers in the form of lunch and learn sessions, empowering them to track their progress and exceed their own productivity goals.
Kansas City, Missouri Area
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Community Support Specialist
Park University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/park-university
Parkville, Missouri, United States
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Adjunct Professor, Social Welfare Policy
Impact France
https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactfrance
Collaborated with the company President to formalize the vision of the organization and advanced that vision through business strategy development and managing donor relationships. Led, mentored, and mobilized a team of two volunteer coordinators and 30+ global volunteers. Coached ministry partners in composing grant proposals and reports.

 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Developed donor relationships and accumulated revenue to support organizational functions and mission while maintaining a high-level of fiscal responsibility.
 - OUTREACH CAMPAIGN:  Spearheaded all aspects of a month-long engagement campaign to raise awareness and involvement, and led volunteers in executing international campaigns.
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Development Coordinator
Sharp-Long 72 Degrees Air Conditioning and Heating
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Strategized and executed a marketing plan encompassing direct mail campaigns and social media engagement to expand the customer base and boost revenue. Measured and analyzed ROI to determine marketing campaign effectiveness. Created and printed promotional materials, including direct mail pieces and fliers.
Lee's Summit, MO
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Marketer
Panama Christian Academy
• Created and implemented a behavior intervention system tailored to the local Panamanian culture based on Ozanam’s Behavior Intervention Support Team (BIST) model, mentoring all staff on effective classroom management.  

• Served as counselor to 400 students in a multicultural environment, supporting students by teaching proactive behavior management techniques.
Ciudad de Panama, Panama
Behavior Interventionist
RAYMORE-PECULIAR SCHOOL DISTRICT
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• Implemented a behavior intervention system based on Ozanam’s Behavior Intervention Support Team (BIST) model which was new to the district at the time.

• Onboarded teachers and other professionals in use of the BIST system, providing coaching as they came online to the system. 

• Worked one-on-one with students whose behavior disrupted their learning in order to assist them in planning for success with proactive strategies.

• Mediated between all stakeholders - students, teachers, administrators, and guardians - maintaining and utilizing meticulous data to drive success.
Raymore, MO
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Behavior Interventionist (Elementary)
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Social Work
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
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BA
Bible and Theology/Missions
Appalachian Bible College
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Host/Producer, "Missouri Speaks Social Work" podcast
National Association of Social Workers - Missouri Chapter
Member
Civil Rights and Social Action
Centurions Leadership Program
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Member, Fall Class of 2023
Health
SAVE, Inc.
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Board Member
Politics
The Missouri Democratic Party
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Committeeman (SD11)
Human Rights
Kansas City Health Commission Ad Hoc Committee on Housing
Member
Environment
City of Independence, Missouri
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Member, Board of Adjustment
Health
Health Forward Foundation
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Community Advisory Council Member
Arts and Culture
Heritage Philharmonic
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Board Of Directors Member, Vice President
Civil Rights and Social Action
Urban Neighborhood Initiative
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Promoting Equitable Neighborhoods Committee Member
Social Services
SAVE, Inc.
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Program Committee Member
Politics
Jackson County Democratic Committee
Committeeman
Education
UMKC Masters of Social Work Student Organization
President
Social Services
National Association of Social Workers - Missouri Chapter
Producer, Missouri Speaks Social Work podcast
Member
LinkedIn
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Developing Executive Presence
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State of Missouri
Licensed Master Social Worker
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Kansas City, MO
Beth Radtke
Executive Director at Baptist-Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation and Kansas City's Medicine Cabinet
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Kansas City, MO
Vladimir Sainte, LCSW
Clinical Director at The Childrens Place, Author & Artist
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Kansas City, MO
David Strother
Owner at Valiant Therapeutic Services
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Kansas City, MO
Jena Fouraker, LCSW, LSCSW
Clinical Social Worker • CAGCS
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Kansas City Metropolitan Area
Jennifer McCutcheon
VP of Clinical Services and Quality, Voyages Behavioral Health, affiliate of Post Acute Medical
https://www.linkedin.com/in/starla-brennan-771031167
Shawnee, KS
Starla Brennan
Executive Director at Amethyst Place
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Kansas City, MO
Dianne Asher, LCSW, LSCSW, LCAC
Director of Behavioral Health Workforce Development at University Health (Truman Medical Centers)
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Kansas City Metropolitan Area
Heartland Black Chamber
Chamber of Commerce at Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce Kansas City HQ
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United States
Rachel Russell
Director of Community Engagement | Centurions Class of 2023 | USD 500 Kansas City KS Public Schools Board Member
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Mission, KS
Jessica Murphy, LMSW
Deputy Division Director over Co-Responder & Mobile Crisis Response
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Independence, MO
Julie Pratt
President/CEO at Comprehensive Mental Health Services, Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-freese-a02b0a33
Kansas City, MO
Sharon Freese
Chief Operating Officer -- Behavioral Health at Truman Medical Centers
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Leawood, KS
James Glenn
Founder/Principal & Lead Consultant; Behavioral Health Business Strategist
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Kansas City, MO
Jenna Harper
Senior Director of Community Support at Truman Medical Centers -Behavioral Health
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East Lansing, MI
Tyler Logan, MA
Health Equity Project Manager at the CDC Foundation & Public Health Consultant
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New York, NY
Yoldie Badio
Project Coordinator at HealthCare Partners, IPA
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Zephyrhills, FL
Lisa Zeise
Facilities Engineering Manager at AdventHealth Zephyrhills/Dade City
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St Louis, MO
Miriam Jannet Ortega
Project Coordinator at CENTENE CORPORATION
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Oreland, PA
Brendan McVeigh
Project Coordinator at Network Building + Consulting
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