Diane Cornman-Levy

Diane Cornman-Levy Diane has a account Executive Director at WOMEN'S WAY Philadelphia, Pennsylvania See 500+ connections See contact info WOMEN'S WAY Northwestern University About I have over 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and management, coalition building, community organizing, healthcare activism, education and fundraising. I am a dedicated advocate for gender equality and equal rights, access to health and human services, and access to quality educational facilities; my commitment to social justice has been my driving force throughout my career. As the Executive Director of WOMEN’S WAY, a nonprofit organization committed to achieving gender equality and justice in the Philadelphia region, I am leading the restructuring of the organization to reestablish it as a powerful catalyst for achieving gender equality and justice. My role is critical to the transition and rebuilding of the organization that will support and expand on the mission. Prior to WOMEN’S WAY, I ran for State Representative of the 168th District, where I secured the highest percentage of votes on the Democratic ticket. Before entering politics, I was the co-founder and executive director of Natural Creativity, an educational initiative dedicated to helping young people develop a foundation for life-long learning that promotes self-direction, constructive purpose, and personal fulfillment, within a commitment to social equity. Specialties: Community organizing, fundraising, strategic planning and communication, political campaign execution, nonprofit management, leadership, education, healthcare, mentorship, grant writing and program development. Activity 680 followers No alternative text description for this image Congrats Val!!!! Diane commented See all Experience WOMEN'S WAY Executive Director Company NameWOMEN'S WAY Dates EmployedJan 2017 – Present Employment Duration2 yrs 6 mos LocationGreater Philadelphia Area As the Executive Director of WOMEN’s WAY, I currently am responsible for leading the restructuring of WOMEN’S WAY to re-establish it as a powerful catalyst for achieving gender equality and justice. My role is critical to the transition and rebuilding of the organization that will support and expand on the mission. Democratic Candidate for State Representative Democratic Candidate for State Representative, 168th District Company NameDemocratic Candidate for State Representative Dates EmployedFeb 2016 – Nov 2016 Employment Duration10 mos LocationDelaware County, Pennsylvania Built a high performing campaign team; raised more than $150,000 within a 8 month period; canvassed 7,520 doors; participated in one debate, three town halls and multiple meet and greet events. ... See more Natural Creativity Executive Director Company NameNatural Creativity Dates EmployedMay 2015 – Oct 2016 Employment Duration1 yr 6 mos Location6001 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia Within a six-month period, raised more than $300,000, built a leadership team and sound Board of Directors, and launched its first Natural Creativity Center for fourteen families and twenty-two young people ages 4-17 years old. ... See more Natural Creativity Natural Creativity Federation of Neighborhood Centers Executive Director Company NameFederation of Neighborhood Centers Dates EmployedMay 2007 – May 2015 Employment Duration8 yrs 1 mo Location1528 Walnut Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Federation of Neighborhood Centers (FNC) is a non-profit organization committed to addressing complex social problems through Collective Impact. Led an organization composed of 12 employees, an operating budget of ~1,300,... See more Journey Home Founder and Executive Director Company NameJourney Home Dates Employed2001 – 2007 Employment Duration6 yrs Founded and built a non-profit organization that provided programs and services to more than 5,000 people Developed a high-performance management team and Board of Directors Leveraged resources through building strategic partnerships with 25 plus organizations and recruiting 400 plus volunteers; Authored and directed 20 funded grants; Coordinated eight fundraising events See less Non-Profit Consultant Consultant Company NameNon-Profit Consultant Dates Employed1998 – 2003 Employment Duration5 yrs LocationGreater Philadelphia Area Created and conducted more than 30 training programs for non-profit organizations, such as The Salvation Army, Project H.O.M.E., Resources for Human Development, and Office of Emergency Shelter System Thomas Jefferson University's Center for Collaborative Research & College of Health Professions Education Consultant Company NameThomas Jefferson University's Center for Collaborative Research & College of Health Professions Dates Employed1996 – 2001 Employment Duration5 yrs LocationPhiladelphia Co-authored and directed four federal grants that resulted in three innovative service-learning educational models for health professional students and clinicians Co-authored seven published articles in professional health-related journals; Con... See more Thomas Jefferson University's College of Health Professions Instructor, Department of Physical Therapy, Company NameThomas Jefferson University's College of Health Professions Dates Employed1991 – 1996 Employment Duration5 yrs LocationPhiladelphia Developed curricula and taught programs in Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Health Policy, Geriatrics, and Community Health; Designed and coordinated 12 service-learning programs, including a student-run... See more Show fewer experiences Education Northwestern University Northwestern University Degree NameMaster’s Degree Field Of StudyPhysical Therapy/Biomechanics Dates attended or expected graduation 1993 University of Illinois University of Illinois Degree NameBachelor’s Degree Field Of StudyPhysical Therapy Dates attended or expected graduation 1986 Brown University Brown University Degree NameBachelor's degree Field Of StudyPsychology Dates attended or expected graduation 1978 – 1982 Show 1 more education Volunteer Experience United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Member of Speakers’ Bureau Company NameUnited Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Dates volunteered2006 – 2008 Volunteer duration2 yrs Cause Health