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Vancouver, BC

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

∙Building and scaling the Welcome to Canada (formely Arrival Advisor) mobile app, available across western Canada∙Bringing people together to support PeaceGeeks' vision that those who are displaced are not lost∙ Developing, encouraging, and ensuring reciprocal and supportive partnerships and communityrelations∙ Advocating for users’ needs and incorporating.

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

∙ Co-designing and testing new services for immigrants to discover a better process for engaging newcomers.∙ Running the weareHUH (Humans Understanding Humans) network to provide accessible tools and resources for facilitating welcoming online spaces - www.wearehuh.com∙ Leading a team on an Anti-Asian racism initiative, implementing a design process to.

Surrey, British Columbia

∙ Recruiting and registering new learners, planning curriculum, inviting guest speakers and managing field trips for the English Language Program∙ Overseeing childminding and one-on-one volunteer-led English tutoring for learners who need extra support

Surrey, British Columbia

∙ Recruiting, registering, and coordinating community volunteers as well as finding volunteer opportunities for newcomers.∙ Managing Immigrant Services' Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), where I trained volunteers how to file Canadian income tax for Options clients in various languages and ran a free income tax clinic.∙ Additionally.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Planned and attended events focused on International issues, designed promotional materials for events.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Conducted phone-based qualitative interviews for College of Social Work's Immigrant Access Project (http://www.immigrantaccessproject.org/). Transcribed interviews.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Graded tests, quizzes, and intensive writing essays for Geography 121: Lands and People of the World; provided writing guidance to students; guest lectured

France

Camp counselor at English language immersion camp for French children aged 8-12, summer 2012 and summer 2013. Planned English classes and outdoor activities, created and performed theatrical skits, and was responsible for the safety and well-being of 60 children.

District Usti Nad Labem, Czech Republic

Planned 25, 45, and 90 minute lessons for students ages 2-adult, worked at various schools using a wide range of books and levels

São José Dos Campos Area, São Paulo, Brazil

Assisted two English classes at an International Baccalaureate school, Taught beginning EFL students and native English speakers, Designed a monthly bulletin board and various displays and worksheets

Portland, Oregon Area

Planned and led indoor and outdoor activities for children aged 5-11. Called parents in Spanish language to promote the camp and connect with campers.

Master’S Degree, Human Geography

Activities and Societies: Inaugural cohort of the Graduate Civic Scholars Program; Geography Graduate Student Association Engagement.

Bachelor’S Degree, International/Global Studies, Multicultural Certificate

Activities and Societies: Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Sustain Mizzou, Horn Choir

Fall Semester Study Abroad

Activities and Societies: El Ingles Abre Puertas - Volunteer English Teacher