Scott J. VanDeWoestyne, MPA
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Superb executive, public policy, and resource management expertise.
Strong analytical skills to navigate complex issues.
Proven leadership abilities that inspires and builds a collaborative and successful team.
EDUCATION
MPA, Master of Public Administration
Drake University, Des Moines, IA
2007
B.A., Criminal Justice/Security Management
University of Texas at San Antonio
1996
EXPERIENCE
Director, Government Affairs
Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce
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Provided management oversight and strategic leadership for the Chamber’s government affairs activities, as
well as public policy advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels.
National Instructor Trainer – Faculty Member
American National Red Cross – Service to the Armed Forces
National Instructor Training Conference (*volunteer position)
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2004-2006
Davenport, IA
Provided management oversight and strategic leadership for the homeless teen shelter, youth transitional
housing, and street outreach programs, including leading a staff of 16 employees.
Executive Director
Quad Citians Affirming Diversity (QCAD)
Non-profit LGBTQ support, advocacy and education organization
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2006-2010
Moline, IL
Supervised and trained over 200 local disaster relief volunteers and assisted in the set-up and management
of multi-million dollar disaster relief operations.
Youth Services Manager
John Lewis Community Services, Inc.
Homeless shelter and advocacy organization
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2007-2010
DC
Selected as one of eight instructor trainers worldwide to teach the Red Cross curriculum on the Service to
Armed Forces program.
Deputy Director – Emergency Services
American Red Cross of the Quad Cities Area
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2010-2015
Quad Cities
2002-2004
Rock Island, IL
Provided management oversight and strategic fundraising leadership for the largest LGBTQ drop-in and
education organization between Chicago and Omaha.
SERVICE and COMMITTEE WORK
Arrowhead Youth & Family Services
Vice-President of Board since 2015
2013-present
Rotary International, Rock Island Club
2011-present
Scott County Regional Authority
Board member
2016-present