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United States

San Francisco Bay Area + Portland, Or

Intensive three-year training initiative followed by lifelong participation in a one-of-a-kind learning organization. The Academy for Systems Change is advancing the field of awareness-based systemic change in order to accelerate ecological, social, and economic well-being.

Greater Milwaukee Area

The Water Security Project studies resource scarcity, international competition, conflict and cooperation. I contribute to this research through:• Identifying threats, barriers, and thresholds in water security• Contributing to an international database of explanatory variables on water quantity and quality• Identifying key messages of current research, practices, and strategies in water security• Completing policy briefs, project components and reports

Appleton,Wi

• Developed and managed three-agency collaborative pilot program serving survivors of domestic abuse• Assisted survivors with job readiness, obtaining and maintaining employment, and removing barriers• Built relationships with businesses, NPOs and governmental organizations to develop training and employment opportunities• Served as liaison between survivors and employers for long-term proactive job retention• Engaged business partners in domestic violence education to improve workplace safety and provide proactive support to victims in the workplace• Collaborated with local technical college to implement customized cost-free CNA training program with wrap-around supportive services utilizing $15,000 grant• Developed and managed career mentoring program in collaboration with Kimberly-Clark• Developed and managed Safe Shuttle- a volunteer run transportation program for shelter residents• Member of group developing a woman-run auto service station. This social-enterprise aims to remove survivors barriers to transportation while offering career opportunities

Appleton, Wisconsin

• Assisted in development of a financially self-sustaining organization through strategic planning of various social enterprises• Supported development of ServiceWorks transferable job skill training program• Independently prioritized workflow to maximize effectiveness and success of the work team• Developed and sustained volunteer and community engagement

Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

• Educated underrepresented students in college readiness curriculum; empowered students to believe that a post secondary education is attainable• Supervised and supported 14 on-site college mentors and 28 middle school students• Managed accurate reporting, assessments and evaluations for research and grant reporting

Appleton, Wi

• Researched “best” practices to implement innovative solutions to gaps in services. Programs included: Single Mother’s with Children, Young Adults, and Veterans• Interviewed individuals requesting services to assess appropriateness for program• Resourcefully solved problems while expanding programming with limited funding• Implemented more efficient, cost effective and functional technology• Initiated re-branding process by developing and designing resident brochure, annual report, and website content• Improved qualitative data methodology to track resident outcomes for grant reporting

Appleton, Wisconsin

Assisted with providing trauma-informed compassionate care, crisis intervention, and case management for homeless women

Master Of Sustainable Peacebuilding

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology, Spanish, Latin American Studies, & Women'S Studies

Spanish Language