Rusti Berent

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About Rusti Berent

Using my expertise in educational leadership, program development and administration, research, and resource development, I seek to identify STEM-focused initiatives in K-12, higher education, business, and community-based organizations to help bring them increased funding that will maximize student achievement and success in college and the workforce.* Proven expertise and success developing, implementing, and assessing programs and best practices and in building key partnerships with business, schools, colleges and community service organizations to result in effective and efficient educational programs.* Excellence in mentoring and teaching college and professional development courses and seminars including grant-seeking and resource development and program development and evaluation * Solid track record securing local, state, and national funding and resources for educational programs and operations to maximize return on investment and sustainability * Record of creating and balancing budgets, reducing deficits, raising funds, maximizing resources and creating fiscal efficiencies * In-depth experience leading and implementing data-based and results oriented strategic planning, advocacy, and program and resource development efforts * Demonstrated talents in human resource and organization development including supervision, leadership, capacity building, cultural competence, diversity, collaborations, and change initiatives * Capable leader of a not-for-profit educational agency for children and families in urban Rochester Specialties: Project and fund development for STEM initiatives; capacity-building and change; champion of STEM and community engagement through partnerships and collaboratives, program evaluation and assessment, teaching, and research