Center Classification: A Step-by-Step for Climbing Level-by-Level

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Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Time: 10:30 — 12 Noon

(This session is relevant for Neighborhood Networks centers located on Multifamily-insured and/or -assisted housing properties). Neighborhood Networks centers can now elevate their status through the Neighborhood Networks Center Classification process. This session is designed to guide participants through the three levels of classification: Designated (Level 1), Certified (Level 2), and Model (Level 3). Further, the session explores the benefits of achieving these advanced levels.

Materials:
Center Classification presentation
Center Classification Guide

Moderator:
Steven McLaine
Neighborhood Networks, Project Manager
Lockheed Martin

Presenters:

Silvia Benavides
Neighborhood Networks, Program Development Manager
Lockheed Martin

Silvia Benavides has been a member of the Neighborhood Networks team for seven years. As the program development team leader, Benavides manages the daily operation of the program development division and ensures that each staff member completes assigned tasks and projects. Benavides also provides direct technical assistance to Neighborhood Networks centers on the use of the Strategic Tracking and Reporting Tool (START) and assists HUD staff with the completion and approval of START business plans, center profiles, and assessments submitted by centers. In addition, Benavides works with HUD staff to certify Neighborhood Networks centers according to the Neighborhood Networks Center Classification system. Benavides also supports the Neighborhood Networks Information Center, responding to telephone and electronic requests from Neighborhood Networks centers, HUD staff, property owners and managers, and the general public. Benavides earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Liberty University in Virginia.

Dee Edwards
Director, Dauphin Gate and Cathedral Place Networks Center
Mobile, AL