TRACY J. YELLEN 925 McKelligon Drive Tel: 915.203.8881 El Paso, Texas 79902 E-mail: [email protected] PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Managing Partner, MJD & Associates. Provide executive management, fund development and organizational consulting services to private corporations, foundations, non-profit organizations and community leaders in the border region. Currently serve as Interim Chief Operating Officer for the Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso. (January 2006 – Present) Campaign Director, YWCA USA/Global Campaign. Manage and direct multi-million fund raising campaign for the World YWCA to fund the leadership development of women and girls worldwide. (October 2003 – December 2005) Development Director, YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region, El Paso, Texas. Oversee fund raising, housing development, children’s health insurance program enrollment, and other contracts and program activities for the YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region. (November 1997 – November 2003) Part-Instructor, El Paso Community College, El Paso, Texas. Teach U.S. and Texas government classes in the evenings at Valle Verde and Mission del Paso campuses. (January 1997 – May 2000) Public Outreach Director, Border Environment Cooperation Commission, Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Oversee public, media and government relations, communications and outreach for binational development Commission working with local, state and federal officials and border communities on environmental infrastructure projects. (April 1995 - October 1997) Program Coordinator, Border Affairs, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, El Paso, Texas. Coordinate agency programs along the Texas-Mexico border in the areas of public health, hazardous and solid waste, water, wastewater, air quality and colonias. Work closely with Mexican counterparts on environmental issues and policy development. (September 1992 - April 1995) EDUCATION & TRAINING University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas. Master of Public Administration. (July 1995) The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Bachelor of Arts Degree. International studies major; Environmental studies minor. (May 1992) 1 Leadership El Paso, El Paso, Texas. Competitive 9-month leadership development program sponsored by the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce. (1994-1995) Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund Leadership Development Program, El Paso, Texas. 80-hour leadership and personal development course. (Summer 1993) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT • Member, Board of Directors, YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region (2004-Present); Vice- President (2007-Present) • Member, Board of Directors, Women’s Fund of El Paso (2004-Present); President-Elect (Present) • Member, Paso Del Norte Group (2004-Present) • Treasurer, Friends of EPISD Bond (2007) • Member, Kern Place Neighborhood Association, Inc., (2001-2007); President (2001-2005) • Member, UTEP Rebounder’s Club (2004-Present) • Member, UTEP Centennial Commission (2004-2005) • Member, Building and Zoning Advisory Committee, Mayoral Appointment (2000-2005) • Member, Charitable Solicitations Commission, City Council Appointment (2003-Present) • Member, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Mayoral Appointment (2002-2003) • Member, Board of Directors, Keep El Paso Beautiful, El Paso, TX (1992-1995) • Member, Board of Trustees, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD (1992-1996) • Member, Second Decade Society, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD (2006-Present) • Coach, Midnight Basketball, El Paso, TX (1994-1998) • Coach, Mini-Dribblers, El Paso, TX (1993-1998) • Varsity Women's Basketball Team, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD (1988- 1992); Captain (1991-1992) HONORS • Southern Women in Public Service Conference Scholarship Recipient, Stennis Center for Public Service. Awarded to an emerging female community leader. (2001) • American Business Women's Association (ABWA) Scholarship Award. Awarded to a student who embodies the characteristics of ABWA. (1993-1994) • The Class of 1979 Memorial Scholarship Award. Awarded to the incoming senior who best exemplifies high moral character and commitment. (1991-1992) • The Class of 1984 Christopher O. Pinto Award. Awarded to the graduating senior who best exemplifies academic and leadership qualities. (Spring 1992) SKILLS • Strategic Planning, Program Development, Business Planning • Executive Management, Leadership Training, Staff Development • Fund Development, Event Planning, Grant Writing • Writing, Public Speaking, Spanish 2 COUNTY OF EL PASO Application for Boards, Commissions, and Committees Name: __________________________________________ Voting Precinct___________ List the Board(s), Commission(s), and/or Committee(s) you are particularly interested in:_____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Home Address: __________________________________________________________ City: ______________________State: ________________ Zip Code________________ Length of Residency in El Paso County: ___________ (Years/Months) Place of Employment:______________________________________________________ Title:___________________________________________________________________ Business Address: ________________________________________________________ City: _____________________ State: ________________ Zip Code ________________ Telephone: ( ) _________________Fax Number: ( ) _________________________ Professional Background: __________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Educational Background: ___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Previous volunteer organizations and/or community service: ______________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Are your property taxes currently paid? _____ (Yes) _____ (No) If not, please give a brief explanation: _________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Please note: Any conflicts of interest would prevent you from serving on any County Board, commission, or committee. 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