Kellie Schwenk
York
Summary
Dedicated family services and nonprofit leader with more than 10 years of experience in family engagement, early childhood education, program management, and community partnerships. Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams, developing innovative family programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and connecting families with essential community resources. Passionate about empowering children and families while building collaborative, high-performing teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Service Coordinator
Family Service Coordinator
Suffolk, VA
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Build trust and respectful relationships with families to assess strengths and needs, set individualized goals, and connect them with appropriate community resources.
- Promote family advocacy and leadership by encouraging active participation in program governance, parent training, and decision-making opportunities.
- Facilitate meaningful parent engagement through workshops, events, home visits and activities that support child development, school readiness, and family well-being.
- Collaborate with teaching staff and community partners to provide coordinated support services, while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with Head Start performance standards.
- Training incoming staff members.
Family Programs Director
Suffolk Family YMCA
Suffolk, VA
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Develop and execute at a high level, programs for families, youth, and the community.
- Grow program revenues
- Develop, teach, and motivate large team of staff
- Create curriculum for child care programs
- Establish concrete lines of communication for staff, families, and parents
- Create and publish marketing and promotional materials to community
Regional Youth Development Director
Suffolk Family YMCA
Suffolk, VA
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Develop curriculum for licensed child care program
- Train, teach, and manage staff for high level standards to meet licensing requirements
- Manage child care files for staff and for students enrolled to follow and meet licensing requirements
- Maintaining a safe and structured environment
- Develop new family programs for the YMCA
- Review, maintain, and develop budgets annually for youth programs
Family Advocate
The Children's Center
Suffolk, VA
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Working with families to find the resources they need
- Help families develop goals and find strategies to achieve goals Keeping record of licensing requirements for families for childcare Providing high level services and resources for families with in the program
Family Service Coordinator
Berkeley County School District Head Start
Charleston, SC
01.2019 - 01.2020
Early Interventionist/Service Coordinator
Bright Starts LLC
Charleston, SC
01.2018 - 01.2019
Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
Penn State University
State College, PA
01.2013 - 01.2018
Education
Masters of Education -
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Lock Haven University
Skills
- Operational Excellence
- Child Care Licensing Standards
- Leadership & Team Development
- Community Collaborations & Partnerships
- High Level Written & Verbal Communication
- Promoting Positive Change
- Child development
- Eligibility determination
Timeline
Family Service Coordinator
Family Service Coordinator
08.2025 - 02.2026
Family Programs Director
Suffolk Family YMCA
07.2022 - 08.2025
Regional Youth Development Director
Suffolk Family YMCA
08.2021 - 04.2022
Family Advocate
The Children's Center
11.2020 - 08.2021
Family Service Coordinator
Berkeley County School District Head Start
01.2019 - 01.2020
Early Interventionist/Service Coordinator
Bright Starts LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
Penn State University
01.2013 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Lock Haven University
Masters of Education -
Penn State University