Anna Koehle
Richmond,VA
Summary
Dr. Koehle has a proven track record of delivering exceptional results in driving growth, profitability, and service excellence. With expertise in leading organizational change management, she excels in developing and executing strategies that align business development activities with corporate objectives. Her ability to build high-performing project teams and foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and engagement sets her apart. She possesses advanced skills in project and program management, enabling her to develop responsive strategies that meet industry needs. Additionally, Dr. Koehle is adept at leading equity-driven organizational transformations and cultivating valuable partnerships with vendors, subject matter experts, and industry leaders.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager
Abt Global
01.2023 - Current
- Cultivate and manage high-level relationships and strategic partnerships with industry leaders and national subject matter experts to support both domestic and global portfolio growth and opportunity expansion.
- Develop go-to-market strategies that resulted in a 25% increase in new state-based B2B sales.
- Negotiate resource allocation with senior leadership to ensure optimal use of personnel and materials for strategic projects.
- Remain abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to identify new partnership opportunities to sustain our competitive edge.
Program Area Manager
ICF
04.2021 - 06.2023
- As an extension of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Administration for Children and Families' Children’s Bureau provided national oversight, technical assistance, and education for five program areas across 10 state and tribal child welfare agencies.
- Promoted improvements in child welfare practices by interpreting complex research methods, findings, policies, and data and translating the information into practice improvement strategies and techniques.
- Cultivated and managed strategic partnerships among federal, state, local, and tribal child welfare agencies to foster continuous collaboration learning.
Federal Technical Assistance Specialist
ICF
01.2020 - 04.2021
- As an extension of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration of Children and Families, Children’s Bureau, developed and managed comprehensive change management work plans for state and territory child welfare agencies utilizing proven capacity-building methodologies and related tools.
- Led cross-functional teams of subject matter experts to develop and refine project management and capacity-building processes, resulting in a 40% improvement federal compliance in target states and increased sustainability measures across 100% of the regional child welfare agencies.
Quality Assurance and Accountability Consultant
Virginia Department of Social Services
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Analyzed state budget and appropriations to identify surplus or continuation of funding available for competitive bids for adoption programs.
- Managed end-to-end lifecycle of 29 contracts that improved child welfare service accessibility statewide.
- As the Contracting Officer, oversaw project management activities of all contracts and maintained strategic relationships with key industry partners resulting in the highest number of legal adoptions in the state on record for FY19.
- Instituted performance-based contracting on a longstanding, underperforming contract and saw a 30% increase in subrecipient performance completing timely adoptions.
Executive Director
Bethany Christian Services of Virginia
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided mission-focused organizational leadership for statewide operations across five office locations with an annual operating budget of over $2M annually.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities resulting in a $200,000 savings.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
Associate Director
HopeTree Family Services
01.2013 - 12.2015
- As the lead ambassador of the organization's mission and vision, successful ensuring provider quality and compliance with rigorous licensing requirements totaling over $2M annually each.
- Spearheaded overhaul of group home operations to maximize business success ensuring provider quality and compliance with rigorous licensing requirements.
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
Social Worker
Virginia Department of Social Services
08.2006 - 01.2013
- As a Certified Child Sexual Abuse Investigator, facilitated cross-functional collaboration with local police, K-12 schools, juvenile courts, and other community-based programs optimizing the system's response to incidents of child abuse and improve family experiences.
Education
Doctor of Education - Human Services Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL12-2023
Master of Arts - Human Services
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2005
Skills
- Human Services Policy and Programs
- Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis
- Business Performance Management
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Business Development
- Business Performance Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Pipeline and Proposal Strategy Development
Certification
- Human Services Board-Certified Practitioner
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Affiliations
- National Organization for Human Services
- Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.AS.E.), Board Member
Publications & Presentations
Koehle, A. (2023). Preferred Practices for Retaining Black Female Caseworkers Employed in Child Welfare. Dissertation. Nova Southeastern University.
Koehle, A. (2022). Addressing Bias and Enhancing Inclusion in Housing Services, Virginia Office of Fair Housing 50th Anniversary Fall Conference.
Koehle, A. (2021). Inclusive Language in Human Services, Virginia Office of Fair Housing Lunch and Learn Series.
Koehle, A. (2021). Inclusive Language in Community Advocacy and Volunteerism. Junior League of Richmond, Training Institute and Learning Initiative.
Barbee, A., Burroughs, V., Donovan, J., Dorantes, V., He, A., Hill-Lilly, J. and Koehle, A. (2021). Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace, Capacity Building Center for States, Child Welfare Virtual Expo.
Awards
Ujima Think Tank for Black Family Connection, National Adoption Association, 01/23, Selected as one of 50 child welfare experts from across the nation to strategize and envision the future of the child welfare and how the child welfare system serves Black children and families with emphasis on prevention and family reunification.
Other Work History
Subject Matter Expert Consultant. BerryDunn (2021). Remote – Richmond, VA. As part of an Olmstead Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, focused on managed work plan activities related to behavioral healthcare reform for children and youth in the child welfare system. Directed the Quality Assurance and Data Teams in conducting cross-system data analysis and developing a comprehensive data plan.
Timeline
Senior Manager
Abt Global
01.2023 - Current
Program Area Manager
ICF
04.2021 - 06.2023
Federal Technical Assistance Specialist
ICF
01.2020 - 04.2021
Quality Assurance and Accountability Consultant
Virginia Department of Social Services
02.2017 - 01.2020
Executive Director
Bethany Christian Services of Virginia
01.2016 - 02.2017
Associate Director
HopeTree Family Services
01.2013 - 12.2015
Social Worker
Virginia Department of Social Services
08.2006 - 01.2013
Doctor of Education - Human Services Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Arts - Human Services
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Tech
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