Combined MSW field practicum at the Pride Center of the Capital Region & Albany Damien Center through the Internships in Aging Project (IAP) at the University at Albany, SUNY. . .Albany Damien Center: - Provide supportive counseling to older adults in the Capital Region living with an HIV status through the Behavioral Health unit- Facilitate residential group events and activities to foster community engagement and socialization among membersPride Center of the Capital Region: - Provide weekly one-on-one support to clients who identify as LGBTQIA+ using a multimodal, evidence-based practice incorporating elements of behavioral, cognitive and humanistic approaches

MSW field practicum/Continued Volunteer- Completed 30-hour crisis intervention training through Crisis Text Line and provide free and confidential assistance to more than 5 new texters per week as a certified Crisis Counselor.-Supported over 230 texters with 200+ hours of Crisis Counseling through a multimodal, evidence-based approach including the implementation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Psychotherapy), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Trauma-Informed practice.-Trained on and implemented the Safety Assessment and Safety Planning (SAM) model for immediate psychological intervention for crisis response and stabilization in accordance with the American Association of Suicidology.

Per-Diem (September - Present):- Provide assistance to full-time Direct Support staff during weekend events for their year-round transition to independence program for neurodivergent adults ages 17-26. . .Seasonal (June - August 2024):-Coordinated individualized, person-centered and strengths-based residential programming for 36 neurodivergent adults, ages 18 to 26, that included vocational, life skills and social-emotional learning during the 3 to 9 week transition to independence summer program (Staff Assistant Experience program)-Developed and facilitated experiential learning opportunities for independent living through workshops, mentor support and coaching -Maintained campus safety during aquatic recreation after the completion of training and certification from the American Red Cross in Lifeguarding, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and Bloodborne Pathogens

MSW field practicum- Supported NASW-NY leadership with collaborative design and implementation of outreach materials for the 2024 Capital Action Day that allowed for the advocacy of key legislation reform affecting social workers in the State of New York. - Compiled data on elected officials in New York State that included Senators and Assemblymembers who could meet with concerned constituent social workers and to use their experience in the field to impact legislation passage for key NASW-NY action items.

AmeriCorps VISTA Leader at the Center for Academic Community Engagement at Siena College- Designed and implemented professional development and training curriculum which increased retention rates and resources available to members and partners. - Conducted research and established partnerships with community organizations and leaders to build out capacity of program’s resources and marketing audience. - Mentored team members through monthly progress interviews and designed protocol for reporting and analysis of KPIs.-Organized expense reports and analyzed program data to be included in end of year documentation.

AmeriCorps VISTA at The Food Pantries for the Capital District - Collaborated with board committee and directors to develop a relational fundraising strategy that created new funding streams resulting in $150k in support over 12 months. - Spearheaded social media campaign that used creative storytelling to promote existing programs, resources available and information for easier access to food assistance. - Facilitated capital campaign committee meetings by scheduling meeting times, corresponding with participants and recording minutes and notes for review. - Built systems for volunteer program that allowed food pantries throughout the region to access reliable and consistent volunteers throughout the year.

AmeriCorps VISTA member

AmeriCorps VISTA member

- Operated CRM software and telecommunication systems for sales, marketing and customer support that allowed for optimal account management including payment methods, subscriptions and attendance preferences. - Assisted management to provide patrons round the clock service for any issues experienced or accommodations requested including wheelchair accessibility and hearing or visual aid. - Collaborated with box office team to ensure facility cleanliness and maintain stock of essential items throughout the theater space.

- Created briefing documents that provided essential information for leadership on decision making for New York State Assembly campaign efforts throughout the state. - Aided several candidates running for public office in 2016 in their districts by using democratic campaign software including NGP VAN for targeted campaigning. - Worked jointly with executive team to balance 2016-2017 expenditure report for the Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee.

District office of Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, AD-25