Avery Bertocci Email & Phone Number

Lunenburg, MA, US

• Provides training and technical assistance to a cohort of grantees that are under the U.S. Department of Justice grant programs.
• Provides content knowledge to grantees on behavioral health and criminal justice policies and practices.
• Supports the development of peer learning opportunities for sites across the country.
• Works with a wide range of interested parties focused on local, state, and Tribal government; law enforcement; criminal justice; and behavioral health technical assistance efforts.
• Develops resources that promote best practices within criminal justice and mental/behavioral health systems including convenings, briefs, webinars, toolkits, and other resources.
• Develops and expands a knowledge base on criminal justice and behavioral health systems and how they function at the local and state levels.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Taranaki, Wanganui & Manawatu, New Zealand

South Grafton, MA

• Oversee ongoing operation and supervision of girls age 12-18, with mental health/behavioral issues and trauma backgrounds within a residential setting
• Maintain and implement program policies and program development
• Supervise youth and maintain shift documentation
• Provide quality clinical and residential services within the therapeutic milieu- including helping clients modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing understanding of self, personal problems, and client’s.

Norton, MA

TAP is an after school program for kids age 7-12 with mental health issues who experience emotional, behavioral, and social challenges and are at-risk for either out-of-home or out-of-school placement. It is a Justice Resource Institute Program that takes referrals from the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Children and Families. I assist.

Norton, MA

• Personally selected by faculty to be a part of a team of approximately 20 peer tutors based on academic and leadership strengths.
• Worked with students in three psychology subjects to effectively help them develop study skills and provide academic assistance one-on-one or in small groups. Explained psychological concepts to students in different.
• Demonstrated knowledge, competence, and enjoyment in the subject matter.
• Exhibited patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment.

Norton, MA

• Part of a team of other students who are committed to assisting new students throughout orientation and their first year at Wheaton College.
• Assigned a group of approximately 20 students to be responsible for. Provide peer perspectives on academic issues and responsibilities, guide students in their preliminary course selections in preparation for meetings.
• Designed and led meetings throughout a weeklong orientation as well as through students' first year, both in a group settings and one-on-one mentoring. Attended all trainings and meetings required of staff to keep.
• Formed positive relationships with advisees, understood the unique needs of each advisee, and worked together to overcome their challenges.
• Kept up with students via email correspondence. Also checked in regularly with other members of the First-Year advising team to help foster an open communication between all members of the team responsible for those 20.

Aiken, SC

• Attended court weekly to shadow those assisting the court in holding juveniles accountable and representing juveniles. Interacted professionally with law enforcement, public and private agencies.
• Shadowed Probation Officers, Intensive Intake Staff, and Diversion Program Intake Staff regarding case management and best practice skill development. Assisted in creation and documentation of service plans.
• Gained Experience with juveniles and their families in the office setting as well as in their homes/schools. Toured detention centers and evaluation centers in Columbia with at-risk youth.

Aiken, SC

• Part of a 4-person team of riders/workers, maintained and exercised a 40-horse training and boarding facility.
• Responsibilities included stable management, training horses in multiple disciplines, assisting a high maintenance client base, developing strong relationships with the horses to translate to the success of their.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha (MPA honors society)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 3.89

Activities and Societies: Minor in Community Health; Studied one semester at University of Auckland, New Zealand; Barista at student-run.

Education record

Study Abroad Experience July 2015-Dec 2016

Education record

Cross Registered while at Wheaton College as a part of SACHEM program, for exposure to more courses not offered at Wheaton

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa