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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Implement, maintain, and continually enhance the DSF Scholarship program, which annually awards funding to >2,000 Denver Public Schools graduates pursuing postsecondary education in Colorado.- Manage all aspects of processing and awarding scholarships, totaling >$7.5M per year- Update, maintain, and interpret student data using reports, dashboards, imports, and exports- Create and deliver a variety of mass communications, trainings, presentations, and workshops for students, college professionals, and colleagues regarding scholarship eligibility and processes- Provide one-on-one phone, email, and text support to scholarship applicants and recipients, handling difficult situations with empathy and tact while upholding scholarship policies- Continually review student information for accuracy and suggest improvements to ensure data integrity- Collaborate with colleagues to investigate, develop, and execute strategies to better inform and serve students

Greater Milwaukee Area

- Supported organizational evaluation through Salesforce database management, reporting, and data analysis and visualization- Expanded evaluation capacity by learning Tableau, developing data visualizations, and collaborating with staff to use visualizations to inform program strategy- Created summary documents and facilitation/planning guides for signature program offerings, such as community dialogue sessions- Conducted internal audit of employee onboarding processes, using surveys and interviews to evaluate current practices and recommend key improvements

Denver, Colorado

SAME Café is a nonprofit donation-based restaurant where guests may pay what they can, donate produce, or volunteer in exchange for a healthy, nourishing meal.- Scheduled and coordinated volunteers from diverse backgrounds and instructed them in food preparation, kitchen operations, and cleaning duties- Managed kitchen, prepared menu items, and ensured compliance with health code- Greeted guests, explained café’s mission, served meals, monitored dining area, and addressed persons in crisis using de-escalation techniques- Maintained volunteer database and submitted end-of-day reports to team

Northfield, Mn

Proofread and edited 3 of the weekly student newspaper's 6 sections for grammar, mechanics, and AP style.

South Range, Wisconsin

- Guided groups of high school students on week-long wilderness canoeing and camping trips in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin- Co-led multi-generational family camp programs- Planned and facilitated daily group discussions and Bible studies

Rochester, Minnesota Area

Master Of Arts - Ma, Communication, Gpa 3.97

Activities and Societies: Trinity Fellows ProgramMember of the Trinity Fellows Program, a selective graduate fellowship program dedicated.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) Magna Cum Laude, Environmental Studies With A Social Science Emphasis, 3.84 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa; Manitou Messenger (student newspaper) - Copy Editor; St. Olaf Band - principal trombone.