Talence Group | Executive & Leadership Search

Executive

• Establish, communicate, and drive OCDC's mission, vision, strategy, and values as a vital nonprofit community organization.
• Partner with the Board of Directors and Parent Policy Council to develop strategic priorities and ensure effective governance.
• Lead execution of OCDC's 2025–2029 Strategic Plan across Excellence in Programming, Supportive Organizational Infrastructure, Sustainable Financial Resources & Growth, and Responsive Organizational Communication.
• Oversee organizational financial performance, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Strengthen financial reserves, expand sustainable revenue opportunities, and diversify funding beyond government grants.
• Guide and develop the executive leadership team, including the CFO, COO, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Chief Quality & Compliance Officer.
• Champion coaching and professional development to build bench strength and organizational resilience.
• Build bridges across diverse cultures and understand the migrant and seasonal farmworker communities served.
• Build alignment, communication, and accountability across Central Office leadership and geographically dispersed operations.
• Foster a culture promoting belonging, well-being, accountability, innovation, and employee engagement.
• Build relationships with the federal Office of Head Start, Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care, state legislators, and county partners.
• Lead through federal funding and policy changes, safeguarding program access and continuity.
• Represent OCDC with families, community organizations, regulatory and government agencies, funders, and the public.
• Ensure high-quality, innovative, and compliant Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, infant/toddler, and pre-kindergarten programs and services.
• Champion organization-wide continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.

CEO – Chief Executive Officer