BETH L. ZEMSKY MAEd, MSW, LICSW CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION Master of Social Work - George Warren School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, 1983. Master of Education in Counseling - Graduate Institute of Education, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, 1982. Bachelor of Science with Honors in Adult and Community Education - Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1981. SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Organizational Consultant and Trainer (1990-Present) Consulting Practice, Minneapolis, MN Provide consultation and coaching to social change, educational, and community based organizations concerning multicultural organizational development, strategic planning, change and conflict management, and non-profit operational and governance issues. Develop and facilitate an average of 50 invited trainings, lectures, and workshops annually to social justice, non-profit, professional, university, and corporate groups on topics such as multicultural organizational development, social movement development, change management, sexuality, identity development, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, and prevention of violence and harassment. Complete client list available upon request. Interim Executive Director (2007) Sobriety High Foundation, St. Paul, MN Lead the organization through a process of transformational change following the death of its founding director. Revitalized all organizational functions including fiscal management, operational procedures, board development, strategic planning, and community relations. Successful managed an organizational turn around. Developed a succession plan and prepared the organization for its next permanent executive director. Coordinator, Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness (2003 2007)
Developed and directed a leadership development action-learning program for a competitively selected cohort of high potential professionals who were transitioning into organizational leadership roles. Provided consultation for diverse campus units concerning strategic planning, change management, team building, conflict management, and multicultural organizational development. Director, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Programs Office (1993-2003) Founding Director of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Programs Office. Conducted community-based strategic planning process to develop the office s core mission, vision, strategy, and tactics. Initiated the development of all of the programs of the GLBT Programs Office from conception to implementation including information and referral services, individual and systems advocacy, diversity education, training and development, program development consultation, and community building activities. Directed the development of all organizational processes and systems. Managed data collection and program evaluation, financial planning and budgeting, and personnel and human resource issues for a diverse and multidisciplinary staff. Served as point person regarding University of Minnesota GLBT policy development and monitoring. Managed constituent relations with faculty, staff, students, alumni, community groups, and the media. Spearheaded the fundraising, grant writing, and strategic development that lead to the founding of the Schochet Center for GLBT Studies and the establishment of the Tretter Archives in GLBT Studies at the University of Minnesota. Directed the work of the Schochet Center s staff and the planning process that lead to the hiring of the Center s first Program Director. Taught core courses for minor in GLBT Studies. Coordinator, Diversity Institute (1999 2003) Managed the staff and the educational programming of the Diversity Institute at the University of Minnesota. Provided consultation regarding multicultural organizational development and facilitated diversity training workshops. Chaired a system-wide University of Minnesota task force of faculty and staff charged with reformulating multicultural education, training, and development efforts. Formulated a systemic plan for implementation of new diversity policy and training initiatives at every level of the university s functioning and authored final task force report. Aligned the current work of the Diversity Institute with the diversity task force s strategic plan. Adjunct Faculty (1995 - Present) 2
Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN Developed curricula and taught courses at the graduate and undergraduate level. Courses include: Advanced Practice with Diverse Populations (Social Work), Field Practice Seminars (Social Work), GLBT Social Movements (GLBT Studies), Introduction to GLBT Studies (GLBT Studies), Advanced Counseling Skills (Education), and Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Women (Women Studies). Training & Consultation Coordinator (1989-1993) Gay and Lesbian Community Action Council (OutFront MN), Minneapolis, MN Coordinated program development and community organizing services for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. Supervised community needs assessments and the development of community-based service delivery models for marginalized and stigmatized populations who had never before received specifically designed services. Developed consultation and professional training resources for a wide range of service providers, community members, and corporate diversity efforts. Supported the launching of numerous small GLBT organizations and networks throughout the state of Minnesota. Psychotherapist, Lesbian and Gay Counseling Program (1986-1990) Family and Children's Service, Minneapolis, MN Family Therapist (1985-1986) Family Resource Center, St. Louis, MO Counselor & Volunteer Coordinator (1983-1985) Rape and Sexual Abuse Care Center, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL. Psychotherapist - Day Hospital Program (1983-1984) Lutheran Medical Center, St. Louis, MO Experience and training in conflict management, cognitive/behavioral techniques, group work, vocational counseling, milieu therapy, sexuality counseling, play therapy, and crisis intervention. Specialized in issues concerning identity development, domestic violence, sexual assault, internalized oppression, youth, couple concerns, coming out, sexuality, and HIV related issues. 3
COMMUNITY SERVICE National & Regional (Recent) Headwaters Foundation, Board of Directors - Capacity Building Committee, Allies for Justice Conference Planning Committee, 2001-2007 National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, Board of Directors Co-Chair, Executive Committee, Program Committee Chair, 1999-2005 National Consortium of GLBT Resources in Higher Education, Founding Member 1994 2007 FELLOWSHIPS & HONOR Lifetime Achievement Award for Service to LGBT Community, Quorum Twin Cities LGBT Chamber of Commerce 2008 Leadership Award, National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, 2005 Bush Leadership Fellowship, Bush Foundation, St. Paul, MN. Funded for a year long sabbatical to study organizational development of social movement organizations. 2000 2001 Education Policy Leadership Fellow, Institute for Educational Leadership, Washington D.C. 1996-97 Leadership Award, National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, 2005 Grand Marshall, Twin Cities GLBT Pride, 1996 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Intercultural Developmental Inventory, Certified Administrator 2005 - Present Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, 1990 - Present Project Management, Carlson School of Business, University of Minnesota, 2002 Professional Coach, Center for Co-active Coaching, 2001 Workplace Mediation, Center for Dispute Resolution, 2001 Certified Diversity Trainer, Equity Institute, 1993 Academy of Certified Social Workers, 1985 - Present SAMPLING OF RECENT NON-PROFIT AND CORPORATE CLIENTS Multicultural organizational development consultant and facilitator for: Best Buy Corporation Ford Motor Company Rosemount Incorporated Supervalu Inc. HIV Planning Council Mental Health Resources MICAH (Affordable Housing Coalition) East Metro Integration District 4
Blue Cross Blue Shield Northwest Suburban Integration District National Women s Studies Association YouthLink Department of Human Services State of MN Hennepin County Ramsey County National Gay & Lesbian Task Force HealthEast OutFront MN District 202 amaze Midwest States Center Woodhull Freedom Foundation Center for Africans New to America Interfaith Alliance for Racial Justice Rainbow Health Initiative Reconciling Ministries Network UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns St. Paul Public Schools Stillwater School District ARC Ramsey/Anoka Counties YWCA United Way St. Louis County Social Services Minnesota Department of Health College of St. Scholastica Mills College University of Minnesota (numerous departments) Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Twin Cities Sobriety High Foundation Blandin Foundation Headwaters Foundation for Justice Funding Exchange PFund St. Paul Foundation Gill Foundation Complete Client List & References Available upon Request 5