TIFFANY M SMALL, MSW
Malden
Summary
Dynamic leader with over 10 years of experience in organizational leadership and community engagement. Expertise in fostering relationships with decision-makers across family, school, and healthcare systems. Demonstrated success in leading diverse teams and implementing innovative strategies for sustainable change.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director
Reprocare
remote, national
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Co-led strategic direction and scaling of early-stage nonprofit health tech organization, advancing programs from inception to implementation.
- Collaborated with Executive Director and Board to refine mission, vision, and operational priorities during critical growth phases.
- Developed and executed organizational roadmap in partnership with leadership team, aligning product development with community health outcomes and funder expectations.
- Directed human resources initiatives by designing and implementing a streamlined hiring process, securing essential early-stage team members.
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
Heluna Health
San Mateo
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Expertly facilitated sensitive and confidential conversations, ensuring accurate data collection, and meticulous record-keeping.
- Proficiently utilized multiple technology platforms daily to enable seamless, real-time communication with team members and clients.
- Effectively connected clients with essential resources provided by the County, partner organizations, and community groups, fostering comprehensive support networks.
- Clearly and confidently communicated complex, evolving guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and the California Department of Public Health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring client understanding and compliance.
Organizational Development and Outreach Consultant
Reprocare
remote, national
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Strategically linked Reprocare Healthline with key reproductive justice organizations to cultivate strong partnerships and establish mutually beneficial referral networks.
- Delivered targeted recommendations for organizational development to enhance operational efficiency, and build sustainable infrastructure.
- Bolstered fundraising initiatives by facilitating introductions between the executive team and prospective donors, and contributed to the development of compelling grant proposals.
Interim Executive Director
ACCESS Reproductive Justice
Oakland
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided strategic leadership across staff, interns, and volunteers to advance abortion funding equity and community organizing priorities
- Led the development and implementation of a values-aligned salary scale to ensure equitable compensation.
- Cultivated a mission-driven workplace culture that energized teams around key initiatives.
- Collaborated with the 10-member Board of Directors to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Oversaw the successful hiring of two staff members to meet growing program and operational needs.
Executive Director
Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health (ICAH)
Chicago
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Led the development and execution of a three-year strategic plan to strengthen healthcare, family, and school systems in supporting youth sexual health, identities, and rights, while providing visionary leadership to enhance organizational impact and operational excellence.
- Co-created programmatic and organizational plans with a 10-member board, staff, and youth stakeholders to align with long-term strategy.
- Fostered a values-driven organizational culture rooted in equity, accountability, and professional growth—ensuring compliance with regulations, asset-based HR practices, and non-violent conflict resolution.
- Increased organizational visibility locally, regionally, and nationally by inspiring action through strategic relationship-building and public engagement.
- Managed a $600K–$800K budget and led inclusive, mission-aligned financial planning, while implementing a sustainable fund development strategy rooted in collaboration and community trust.
- Successfully facilitated a move into a shared space with the Chicago Freedom School, creating deeper opportunities for youth collaboration and collective action in Illinois.
Diverse Positions Across Functions
Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health
Chicago
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Led multi-level advocacy efforts, including organizing Advocacy Days with 400+ participants and 80 youth/adults, to lobby for reproductive justice legislation, such as the repeal of parental notification laws and support for HB 3027: The Accurate Sexual Health Education Bill.
- Engaged and mobilized youth leaders by managing the 18-month School of Justice program, reaching 100 youth statewide, and training a 25-member Youth Leadership Council in organizing strategies to build collective power.
- Built strategic partnerships through one-on-one meetings with 25 professionals, coalition collaboration, and community engagement to strengthen campaigns and expand organizational reach.
- Advanced comprehensive sex education by creating the youth-driven Sex-Ed Loop media group, and launching a citywide campaign to increase access to accurate sexual health information through digital content, media strategy, and school policy advocacy.
- Facilitated on-the-ground education and training, including weekly social justice workshops in Maywood and peer education sessions at Proviso East High School, to equip youth with tools for activism and leadership.
Education
Master of Social Work -
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois06-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Villanova University
Villanova06-2006
Skills
- Strategic planning and program development
- Fundraising and budget management
- Human resources and organizational development
- Community engagement and relationship building
- Conflict resolution and cultural competence
- Policy Advocacy
- Visionary thinking and change management
Affiliations
TIDES for Reproductive Freedom, Board Member
2015-present
- Engage in monthly board meetings and dedicate 5–10 hours per month to strategic initiatives, committee participation, and ad hoc projects as required.
- Provide strategic guidance and oversight to ensure mission alignment and organizational sustainability
- Serve as a thought partner to Co-Directors and staff leadership
- Support fundraising and resource development efforts
- Act as an ambassador for Tides and stay informed on issues affecting our communities.
Reprocare Healthline
- Provide accurate information and compassionate emotional support to individuals planning or having an abortion
- Offer trauma-informed, anonymous peer counseling guided by a reproductive justice framework
- Support trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive people within the queer community
- Connect clients with resources and listen empathetically throughout their journey
Timeline
Deputy Director
Reprocare
04.2023 - 01.2025
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
Heluna Health
10.2021 - 03.2022
Organizational Development and Outreach Consultant
Reprocare
04.2020 - 09.2021
Interim Executive Director
ACCESS Reproductive Justice
01.2019 - 01.2020
Executive Director
Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health (ICAH)
01.2015 - 12.2018
Diverse Positions Across Functions
Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health
10.2013 - 01.2015
Master of Social Work -
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Villanova University
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