fmerzon@nycap.rr.com
Fredda Merzon works with government agencies, not-for-profit organizations and individuals on the national, state and local level. She is facilitator of group decision-making processes and organizational assessment. She has been hired to deal with sensitive policy issues, develop collaborative efforts, strengthen intra- and inter-organizational relationships, manage stakeholders, coach organization leaders and create strategic planning processes.
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| Fredda has worked with teams within organizations to develop performance measures, improve customer service, develop agreements to enhance communication and manage change. In all cases the objective is to gain clarity, assess options, think strategically, and achieve results. Today, she combines her organization development expertise with work as a sculptor of found metal objects. In both endeavors, she brings new perspectives, which encourages creativity and the ability to find innovative solutions.
Fredda joined the PSG Network in 1998 and has been on PSG teams in New York, Michigan, and Iowa. Her own engagements within New York State have included projects with the Council on Children and Families, the Office of Children and Family Services and the departments of Health, Transportation, Education, as well as a variety of New York City agencies. Prior to founding Fredda Merzon Associates in 1989, Fredda was training director and acting executive director of the Center for Women in Government (1978-1989). In this capacity, she worked with New York State and New York City agencies and unions to develop and implement programs to identify and remove barriers to women and minorities in the public sector. As training director she created groundbreaking policy and professional development programs for employees at all levels of government. Fredda has a MSW from the University of California, Berkeley; a BA from Queens College, New York City, and training in mediation, executive coaching and welding. |
