

Steph Turner
Born and raised Oneida, Steph brings you wisdom from an indigenous perspective.
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And inspired from a trans spiritual paradigm, of being at one with the earth, with nature within and without.
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Multiple college degrees and a couple of internships helps to add discipline to this understanding of our needs.
Lucky in wisdom
Mysteriously, I've been blessed with wisdom for how our needs work. I wrote a book about it, launched this website and now try to apply this wisdom and fresh vocabulary toward the new profession of "need-response".
Unlucky in business
Below you will find a sample of projects for my various entrepreneurial efforts to bring neeed-response to life. None have yet gained traction. I lack the business sense to turn them into a going concern.
Lucky to have me?
Now I am ready to invest this wisdom in an already existing community who seek such wisdom. And who could utilize and even improve these projects. If they will have me.
for your due diligence...
Improving your wellness and decreasing your pain by resolving your needs
Community healing - equity-focused data literacy - interpreting grant requirements through a community-informed lens - disparate projects in want of a collective to vet and implement what they find as most viable.
qualifying - economic - depolarization - justice - general
Projects preparing me to serve as Rootead's Program & Data Coordinator
Projects from when I interned at Michigan Consumers for Healthcare as their Fund Development intern. And when I helped Transgender Michigan conduct their first strategic planning process as its founder launched the Trans Day of Visibility. Both apply Master of Public Administration degree I earned at Oakland University.
qualifying - economic - depolarization - justice - general
Projects complementing Rootead's mission
Experience developing programs for economic justice for a marginalized population, and preparation for job interviewing featuring storytelling skills.
qualifying - economic - depolarization - justice - general
More projects complementing Rootead's mission
Applying holistic wisdom from an indigenous paradigm to empathize with the unresolved needs of all partisan sides. Then seek to mutually resolve them.
qualifying - economic - depolarization - justice - general
And more projects complementing Rootead's mission
I am a survivor of state violence, falsely accused and wrongly convicted after coming out as trans before it was safe. I developed projects to help other innocent persons like myself underserved by the adversarial legal-judicial system.
qualifying - economic - depolarization - justice - general
Projects rounding out my fit to serve as your Program & Data Coordinator
Data collection and processing, project management with a Gantt chart, developing and evaluating programs, and much more.
Full job description
POSITION PURPOSE:
This is a key position supporting the success and integrity of our programs. The Program Data Coordinator assists directors and managers by supporting program information evaluation efforts, ensuring accurate grant reporting, and coordinating operational needs for programming. This role requires strong, equity-focused data literacy, the capacity to interpret grant requirements through a community-informed lens, and careful monitoring of compliance expectations to ensure resources are used responsibly and in alignment with our values. The ideal candidate has excellent attention to detail, strong administrative skills, and the flexibility to accommodate after-school, early evening, and occasional weekend programming.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
These are summarized expectations; they are not your limitations, and duties may expand as appropriate to the job title:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordination Duties:
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Support timeline that has been established for new and existing programs
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Identify and managing supplies and equipment for programs and events
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Prepare for public outreach events
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Supporting registration and data collection and retention in our client retention management system (CRM)
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Collect and compile quarterly program data, including meeting with each branch to review outcomes and prepare a report-out for leadership and quarterly reports.
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Serve as the liaison between Programming and Marketing by ensuring Marketing receives timely, accurate information for promotions, registrations, and outreach.
Data, Evaluation & Reporting
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Ensure all branches submit complete and accurate program information for registration creation, including schedules, descriptions, fees, and required details.
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Collect, input, organize, and maintain organizational data such as gathering participant testimonials and feedback as part of ongoing program impact data collection, and organize submissions for use in reports, grants, and marketing materials.
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Monitor data trends and share insights with directors to support decision-making.
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Maintain accurate program documentation, including incident reports, receipts, and data files.
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Develop summaries and reports to support internal planning and external reporting
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Gather participant testimonials and feedback as part of ongoing program impact data collection, and organize submissions for use in reports, grants, and marketing materials.
Grant Compliance, Tracking & Support
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Maintain working knowledge of all active grants, goals, activities, deliverables, timelines, and reporting requirements
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Ensure programming aligns with funder expectations and compliance criteria
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Support preparation of narrative, data, evaluations, and documentation for grant reports and submissions
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Assist with grant writing activities by providing data, program descriptions, and supporting materials
SKILLS:
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong project management, scheduling, and workflow tracking skills
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Proficiency in conflict resolution and culturally competent practices
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
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Attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy in all tasks
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Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently
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Upholds Rootead’s commitment to integrity, collective care, and clear communication when engaging on behalf of the organization both internally and externally
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Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information [HIPAA and GDPR compliance]
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Ability to provide support tailored to the unique needs of diverse individuals
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Adaptable and open mind/heart
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Anti-racist/social justice lens
EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Some experience in project management, program evaluation, and data collection
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Previous experience working with youth and families is preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Routine office environment; day-to-day computer work and interaction with supporting staff. Must be able to lift 25 - 50 pounds. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance that meets the state’s requirements, and be able and willing to travel 10%-20% of the time as needed.
Steph Turner,
prospect Program and Data Coordinator ready to start on day one.
First 30 days:
LEARN systems, standards, and relationships
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Summary
By day 30, I should have a clear picture of the program portfolio, the main grants, the CRM structure, and who I must rely upon at each branch for timely, accurate information.


31 to 60 days:
OWN core coordination and data workflows
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Summary
By day 60, I should be recognized as the point person for accurate program information, registration setup, quarterly data compilation, and coordination between Programming and Marketing.
61 to 90 days:
OPTIMIZE systems and strengthen grant alignment
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Summary
By day 90, I should be helping Rootead not only “have the data” but use it responsibly and in alignment with its values—strengthening program integrity, grant compliance, and impact storytelling. These are dynamic, open to updating with fresh information.

I identify as "post-transgender"
My trans experience never fully aligned with the dominant narrative of a gender identity. My transcendence of gender norms points more to an indigenous pull to transcend any conventional barriers to full wholeness.
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After moving to Kalamazoo in 2016 to be closer to family, I ceased presenting as conventionally transgender in public spaces. Pronouns are not an issue with me. But appreciated.


as a tribally enrolled Oneida of Wisconsin
I visibly have European ancestry (German), but identify more as indigenous. I pass as a white person, which costs me authentic relating. I am BIPOC to the core.
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You can consider me a PBOC: a person bleached of color. As a result of past government policy to "kill the Indian but save the man", I am a "pale faced Indian", to use an outdated term.​
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I risk being cast as a "pretendian". That's someone claiming to be Native American for its apparent gains, but has no actual roots in any indigenous nation. I must continually resist acculturation and internalized colonization in a world judging books by their covers.
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I do not consider myself as a two-spirit, but as a "transspirit" who is spiritually compelled to transcend convention to live holistically. I am now more Anishinaabe in my cultural leanings since moving to MI.
Looking forward to applying all the skills to the new role of Program and Data Coordinator.
248-872-5500, texting is preferred
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