Develop and maintain a sufficient knowledge base concerning a variety of HIV/STI/HCV-related topics including: Epidemiology and data overview HIV Care Continuum Health equity and issues of importance to the health of communities marginalized on the basis of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV stigma and other barriers in rural Iowa Mental health, trauma, and their relationship to HIV outcomes Pre- and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP and nPEP) Substance use and Opioid epidemic infectious disease correlation Current clinical practice recommendations The programs, services, and processes of the Bureau of HIV, STD, and Hepatitis. Identify and develop relationships with key stakeholders and gatekeepers in the assigned region and serve as a liaison between the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and community partner organizations.Gather, prepare, and disseminate educational material and tools for stakeholders highlighting and substantiating essential public health messages. Deliver tailored presentations that meet educational objectives related to stakeholder and patient/client needs. Conduct interviews and other tailored strategies (academic detailing) to evaluate clinician/service provider baseline knowledge, needs, barriers, and motivations for implementing culturally responsive and evidence-based public health practices related to HIV, STI, and hepatitis care, treatment, testing, and related issues. Provide referrals, trouble-shooting resources, and positive reinforcement of improved practices in follow-up visits. Strengthen systems and build supports for the implementation of HIV/STI testing, prevention, linkage, and retention of people living with HIV in care. Attend local coalition/community meetings as a representative of the Bureau of HIV, STD, and Hepatitis. Serve as a liaison and collaborate with other Bureau of HIV, STD, and Hepatitis program staff on a variety of projects and initiatives.

Supervise and mentor CAPE staff and trainees and support them in setting measurable goals and priorities.Serve as content-expert and campus leader in interpersonal violence response and education.Offer education, awareness programming, and training to campus partners and students on IPV and trauma-informed care.Provide advocacy, support, and case management to survivors of gender-based violence.Develop strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives by using campus climate data and client data, theory-based and evidence-based strategies to inform CAPE’s strategic plan.Collaborate with key stakeholders on and off campus to develop a comprehensive approach to campus advocacy services.Understand and inform advocacy practices through an anti-oppressive and intersectional lens.Maintain awareness of DU climate and policies/practices on gender violence, and provide systems level advocacy to create/maintain trauma informed and equitable polices/practices across campus.Oversee Program Budget and CAPE Survivor Fund.Oversee fundraising efforts for the CAPE Survivor Fund in collaboration with relevant departments on campus.Maintain a comprehensive data system to provide Clery reportable data to the Department of Campus Safety.Oversee the timely provision of advocacy services and develop appropriate policies and procedures.Develop DEI goals and best practices for CAPE unit and oversee implementation.Implement program evaluation to improve CAPE services.Co-Chair campus wide IPV Accommodations Working Group.Serve on NASPA Culture of Respect Working Group.Chair Gender Violence Committee at the Health and Counseling Center.

Provides advocacy, support, case management and consultation to survivors of gender-based violence.Develops University collaborations to support survivors of gender violence.Provides systems level advocacy to create/maintain trauma informed and equitable polices/practices across campus. Oversees the CAPE Survivor Fund.In collaboration with the Associate Director of Counseling Services, maintains a comprehensive data system to provide Clery reportable data to the Department of Campus Safety.Oversees the timely provision of advocacy services, develop appropriate policies and procedures, and adherence to national standards and Colorado statues regarding victim advocacy. Supervises other advocates or advocate trainees on CAPE staff.Provides victim advocacy training and advocacy training updates. Assists with providing direct training and education on issues related to supporting survivors of gender-based violence. Supports and assists in educational efforts and campus-wide events regarding sexual assault and gender violence.Support DEI initiatives across campus.

Managed the Leadership Development ProgramRecruited, interviewed, selected, supervised and mentored participants for the Leadership Development Program; including weekly meetings and individual check-ins Reviewed, updated and delivered program curricula Ensured completion of all evaluations (internal and academic), maintains relationships with college and university internship coordinatorsCoordinated and fostered alumni connections and feedback loops through intentional events, programs and networks Explored framework for educational opportunities for additional audiences, including survivors and particularly what is required to provide an inviting and trauma-informed environment Conducted an LGBTQ+ inclusivity organizational audit and submitted recommendations to Board Supported Anti-Trafficking Partnership LeadersEstablished and maintained relationships with partnership leaders and survivors in Colorado’s anti-trafficking movement Facilitated forum/convening of Colorado’s anti-trafficking partnership leaders to discuss challenges, promising practicesStewarded LCHT’s commitments to Action Plan Partnership recommendations Represented LCHT in coalition meetings, trains/presents on topic of human trafficking

Course design and instruction for Social Work 672: Greek Men for Violence Prevention. A two-credit semester long course to engage Fraternity men in dialogue on masculinities, racial and gender justice, and activism.

Coordinates, develops, and manages universal and selected primary prevention programs for graduate and professional students, including a home-grown online program administered to all incoming graduate and professional students each year [approximately 4000 students each academic year.] Conducts program evaluation and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data to inform future programming.Leads a men's engagement team, guides initiatives, and supervises student staff Men's Engagement Coordinators. Instructs Social Work 672: Greek Men for Violence Prevention: curriculum development, teaching and instruction, grading and evaluation. Serves on two Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Committees within at the health center and the division-wide committee for Student Affairs. In collaboration with another colleague, advocated for and started affinity groups in the health center on campus. Instrumental in repairing and building a collaborative relationship with Native/Indigenous students, staff, and faculty on campus. Addresses and centers disproportionately affected communities by developing, coordinating, and assessing prevention efforts that target risk factors, protective factors, and culturally competent responses to various marginalized communities.Develops and provides ongoing awareness activities with and for graduate students, professional students, and employees. Creates, updates, and maintains educational materials, on sexual assault, dating violence, sexual harassment, and stalking.Organizes and develops theory-driven and evidence-based prevention and awareness programs and programs about sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual harassment and stalking.Provides trauma-responsive advocacy services to survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and/or stalking. Previously advised student organization Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment (PAVE).

Hired, trained, and supervised nine Resident Assistants. I oversaw the staff’s initial and on-going professional development and training. Assisted the Director of Residence Life with planning and implementation all training programs for Residence Life including annual fall, spring, and in-service trainings.Served as conduct officer for low level judicial incidents and Title IX investigator on cases assigned by Dean of Students.Developed of a diverse range of services and programs for students living on campus, including sexual assault prevention programming. Supported LGBTQ+ student organization. Offered mediation and conflict resolution strategies to support residents in conflict.

Provided direct service victim advocacy to survivors of sexual assault. I focused specifically on working with LGBTQ+ survivors, incarcerated survivors, and youth survivors. Served in an on-call rotation to accompany survivors during forensic exams, legal meetings, depositions, and court proceedings. Ran psychoeducational support groups. Offered PREA Advocacy in prisons, jails, and juvenile detentions centers.Offered prevention education workshops with high schools and colleges and universities. Engaged the community in outreach and awareness events.

Sexual Assault Victim AdvocateEducation OutreachGrant Writing

Wrote reviews and feature articles about comic books and popular culture.

Designed and instructed a University-level, for credit 199 IST course called, "Superhero Justice: Comic Books and Conflict Resolution. I served on the committee for Chiron Studies and engaged in advocacy and publicity for this program at Portland State University.

Curriculum development and research on practicum/civic engagement.Web development and support for the School of Gender, Race and Nations Initiative.

Attend the Commission on the Status of Women Meetings, network with NGOs and UN representations, advocate for the elimination of violence against women.

Led tours for the Natonal Cooper-Hewitt Design museum exhibit: Design with the Other 90%.Assisted colleague in research for Afghanistan capacity building.Trained and supervised volunteers.

Assisted with workshop facilitation for youth interested in global issues. Edited and developed curriculum.

Offered training on conflict resolution skills and provided direct service to the campus and greater Portland community.

Facilitated student projects and concerns. Attended faculty meetings and advocated for student interests and needs.

Women's Studies 201 TA

I raised $1,000 in unsolicited donations by creating a "personal success stories" section to the CCJ newsletter. I served on the Fundraising committee and aided in the fundraising events and promotions. I created a binder with skills and tools for the next intern to do Fundraising and Public Relations, since I was the first intern to aid CCJ in this capacity.