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MEECHE WHITE
Work Experience
NON-PROFIT CONSULTANT, 2001-present. Provide non-profit consulting services from overall organizational audits to assistance with fundraising, board retreats, strategic planning, financial management and board development for arts, human service, adapted sports, and medical non-profits.
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT, 10/2008-2020. Served as Project Direct with the National Ability Center for Department of State grants in Thailand, Indonesia, Mexico, Vietnam, South Korea, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and El Salvador 2015. Oversee all project aspects: grant writing, program implementation, budget management, compliance and reporting.
FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT & INTERIM EXCEUTIVE DIRECTOR, 2/2010-11/2010. Served as a fundraising and organizational management consultant after which in May 2010, began serving as the Interim Executive Director. After making numerous organizational changes which included a new planning strategy and staff changes, assisted in finding and hiring a new executive director, who is currently in the position.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/FOUNDER, 10/85-9/2008, National Ability Center, Park City, Utah. Coordinate all aspects of year-round sports program for people with disabilities including staff management, fund-raising, marketing, activity programming and special events. Developed and built $8 million facility and outdoor exploration center.
OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC ADA MANAGER, 9/01-4/02, Salt Lake Organizing Committee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Coordinated and managed all aspects of ADA accessibility and compliance issues for the 2002 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games. Assisted with the design of venues for ADA compliance.
LECTURE CONSULTANT & INSTRUCTOR, 12/89-2008, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. Present guest lectures on aspects of community based therapeutic recreation programs. Instructor for Leisure Behavior & Human Diversity course fall term 9/95-12/99.
REGIONAL ALPINE DIRECTOR, 11/90- 4/94, Special Olympics International, Washington, D.C. Supervise alpine skiing programs in six states including coaches training, alpine event design and implementation.
RACE COORDINATOR, 9/88-4/89, International Special Olympics Alpine Event, Squaw Valley, California. Planned and coordinated administrative and logistical aspects of the five day event.
CAMP DIRECTOR, Park City Day Camp, 5/85-9/87 (summer seasons), Park City Recreation Department, Park City, Utah. Supervised staff, directed, planned and implemented the recreation program.
DIRECTOR OF ALPINE EVENTS, 10/84-3/85, Park City Ski Area, Park City, Utah. Coordinated Alpine Event of the International Winter Special Olympics: Devised and managed this four day event of 800 people.
Educational Experience
B.S., Therapeutic Recreation, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, 1982.
A.A., Child Development, Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, Florida, 1976.
Professional Qualifications
PSIA Level 2 Alpine Certification, Level 3 Adaptive, 1986-2003.
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification, National Council for Therapeutic Recreation
Certification, 1984-2007.
Utah Dispute Resolution, Certificate of Training Basic (9/2001) & Domestic Mediation (11/2003).
Professional Volunteer Experience
ADA CONSULTANT, Park City School District, 5/2006, High School design planning for ADA compliance.
GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES,Board of Directors Liaison, 6/05-6/07. Advise with regards to policy-making and serve on Public Relations Committee.
DISABLED SPORTS USA, Board of Directors, 4/03-4/06 & 9/91-12/92. Policy making, fundraising and organizational planning.
UNITED STATES BOBSLED & SKELETON FEDERATION,9/02 – 9/04, Board of Directors. Secretary, (8/2005-2006).
SALT LAKE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE,5/00 – 9/01, Access Committee. Addressed accessibility needs for persons with disabilities seeking to attend, volunteer or work at the 2002 Olympic/Paralympic Winter Games.
PARK CITY CHAMBER BUREAU, 8/95-7/2002. Board of Directors (8/95-9/98) Guest Services Committee, Chair (8/98-8/2000), Special Events Committee (9/90-9/93), Chair in 1992.
PARK CITY ROTARY CLUB, Current member,Board of Directors,9/94-9/99, Park City Rotary Club.
Participate in civic and community projects. Community Service Chair, 1996/97, President, 1997/98.
RECYCLE UTAH, Board of Directors, 11/93-10/97. Policy making, fund-raising and organizational planning.
Vice-President 1994-96, President 1996-97.
INTERNATIONAL WINTER SPECIAL OLYMPICS, DIRECTOR OF ALPINE EVENTS, 10/84-3/85, Park City Ski Area, Park City, Utah. Managed this four day ski racing event of 800 people including athletes, volunteers and families.
Special Achievements
INTERMOUNTAIN SKI HALL OF FAME 2015, SKI PIONEER. In recognition of exemplary achievements in adaptive skiing/snowboarding competition; innovation and development; and significant contributions to the overall promotion of skiing/snowboarding in the Intermountain Region.
NATIONAL DISABLED SKI HALL OF FAME 2010,RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. In recognition of contributions to the profession of adapted skiing.
UNSUNG HEROES OF COMPASSION AWARD, 2009, presented by his Holiness the Dalai Lama.
SKI ARCHIVES HISTORICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, 2009, for contributions to the evolution of adapted skiing in Utah.
GOVERNORS UTAH WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, March, 1997. In recognition of a lifetime of contribution and service.
ALPINE HEAD COACH, 1992/93, U.S. Special Olympics Alpine Team, Schladming, Austria.
PARK CITY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR, 1988, Park City Rotary Club, in recognition of "Service Above Self".