Deborah Engler

Nonprofit program leader with 20+ years of experience recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers. SignUpGenius power user who introduced the platform at HAWC, trained management, and delivered volunteer campaigns and events across six years.

Volunteer Program Manager - Healing Abuse Working for Change (HAWC) - Salem, MA

(2020 - 2026)

• Introduced SignUpGenius at HAWC, administered the platform, and trained management staff to use it independently
• Ran volunteer recruitment and event campaigns for six years, building event pages and automated confirmation and reminder communications
• Revitalized the volunteer program, generating 30,000+ hours valued at $320,000; founded an ambassador program across 23 North Shore cities and towns

Volunteer Engagement Specialist (Contract) - National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Waltham, MA

(2019 - 2019)

• Coordinated SignUpGenius recruitment and participant communications for 2019 Walk MS events across 7 states

College Response Program Manager - Screening for Mental Health, Inc. - Wellesley, MA

(2011 - 2013)

• Created educational content for nationwide college mental health, substance use, and eating disorder screening programs; secured national conference presentations

Coordinator for Wellness Education - Emerson College - Boston, MA

(2008 - 2011)

• Produced student wellness campaigns, workshops, and health communications; delivered individual and group education

Project Director - Needham Public Schools - Needham, MA

(2005 - 2008)

• Led a three-year federal prevention grant, trained five school districts, and delivered substance abuse and suicide prevention training

Bridges Coordinator - Boston Living Center - Boston, MA

(2004 - 2005)

Coordinated a MA DPH-funded medication compliance program for homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS and co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders.

• Coordinated the Bridges program at Boston Living Center

Clinical Supervisor - La Frontera Center & JFCS of Tucson - Tucson, AZ

(2001 - 2004)

Supervised a team of 12 outpatient substance abuse and mental health clinicians across 4 clinics.

• Supervised clinical services at La Frontera Center and JFCS of Tucson

Outpatient Substance Abuse Therapist - La Frontera Center - Tucson, AZ

(1999 - 2001)

Provided direct outpatient substance abuse treatment; promoted to Clinical Supervisor in 2001.

• Provided outpatient substance abuse therapy at La Frontera Center

Master of Social Work (MSW) - Focus on Health and Management - Washington University, St. Louis, MO (1998 - 1998)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, cum laude, Psi Chi Honor Society - Washington University, St. Louis, MO (1997 - 1997)