Leveling up From the Bottom to the Top Through my Lens and Voice: 40 Years in Child Welfare from a Clerk to an Executive Senior Manager

by Cynthia Mccoy-Miller Miller

Overview

"Leveling up From the Bottom to the Top Through My Lens and Voice" is not your average leadership memoir. In this captivating read, Cynthia McCoy Miller, a powerhouse in the child welfare industry, shares her riveting journey from humble beginnings to becoming the third in command at the largest child welfare agency in the nation. Through her lens and voice, Cynthia takes readers on a raw and honest exploration of what it truly takes to rise to the top in one of the most challenging fields of social work.
With insightful anecdotes and practical lessons, Cynthia reveals the multifaceted layers of leadership in child welfare and empowers readers to level up into leadership roles by leveraging their personal stories, journey, knowledge, and skills. From performance-based management strategies to historical context and fresh insights, this book is packed with tools and techniques to help readers achieve organizational excellence and keep them at the top.
Whether you're an aspiring leader or a seasoned pro, "Leveling up From the Bottom to the Top Through My Lens and Voice" is a must-read for anyone looking to take their career to the next level. With Cynthia's expert guidance, you'll learn how to navigate the complex world of leadership with confidence and grace and make a lasting impact in the lives of the most vulnerable children and families.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798855691276
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	12/27/2023
Pages:	82
Sales rank:	708,084
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.17(d)

About the Author

Cynthia McCoy-Miller began serving as Senior Deputy Director for the LA County Department of Children and Family Services, the largest child welfare agency in the nation, in 2012. She has been employed with LA County since 1980 and has, over time, worked her way up the ranks from a clerk to now senior Executive manager.
In her role, Mrs. McCoy-Miller leads and manages the largest and most complex administrative bureau within her organization. She has extensive experience in performance-based management and administration and has direct oversight of the following operations: Contract Services, Finance and Administration, Administrative Support Services, Information Technology (IT) and Security, Operational Support Services, and Equity.
Mrs. McCoy-Miller holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California, a Bachelor of Social Work degree from California State Poly Pomona, and an Associate of Arts in Social Work degree from the LA Southwest College. She also successfully completed the County of LA Executive Leadership Development Program.
Mrs. McCoy-Miller is an active community member who uses her professional platform to help elevate, inspire, and enhance both the professional and personal growth of others through advocacy, coaching and mentoring, skill-building, and empowerment. She is actively involved in a variety of local initiatives and events for her organization, such as Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI), “March of Dimes,” and March for Babies. She is also a longstanding Executive Board Advisor with her local African American Employee Association as well as a former Board and current member of the LA County Chicano Employee Association. The LA County African American Employee Association presented her with a “Standing Ovation Award” for her outstanding and dedicated leadership during Women’s History Month 2022. She was also a 2021 Continental Who’s Who recipient.