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Brattleboro, Vt, Us

Burlington, Vermont, United States

VHFA's mission is to finance and promote affordable, safe and decent housing opportunities for low and moderate-income Vermonters. Support state and federal housing policy initiatives. Connect with & support statewide housing efforts, partners and coalitions. Pursue justice, equity, diversity and inclusion efforts as it relates to housing and organizational development.

Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Action Circles, Inc. offers advocacy, lobbying, training, grassroots organizing, and leadership training. Covered policy and appropriations committee meetings during the 2020 Vermont legislative session. Provided updates and summaries for clients so that they could lead and achieve advocacy and campaign goals.

Brattleboro, Vermont

Coalition of organizations and individuals working to address the complex impacts of opioid and other substance use in Windham CountyLed year-long, trauma-informed, equitable community assessment processCo-coordinated public eventsCo-developed communication and outreach effortsLed strategic and sustainability planningHired contractors and provided direction to ensure contract outcomes were metDeveloped and facilitated the Project Director hiring processEnhanced organizational and municipal efforts to improve well-being and save lives

Vermont

Equity Solutions provides engaging and innovative trainings and consulting services for state agencies, social service organizations, schools, and businesses so participants gain tools for strong client, staff, and leadership/management relationships. These strong relationships create a work environment where all are valued and thriving, and can actively contribute to a collective response to root causes of economic and racial inequity. Supported business development and outreach, strategic planning, training and curriculum development.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Building Bright Futures (BBF) is a nonprofit organization working to improve the wellbeing of young children and families in Vermont.Convener, facilitator and coordinator for the Southeast VT regional council. Elevated the voices of families, children, educators and service providers in order to improve the well-being for all. Included: annual strategic planning and evaluation, event development and coordination, meeting facilitation, publicity and advocacy. Led and supported efforts to improve the economic opportunities for families living and working in Windham County and to address racial and income inequities.

Bellows Falls, Vt

Greater Falls Connections (GFC) is a community building and substance prevention organization serving the Greater Falls community in Windham County Vermont.Facilitated the complete re-branding of the organization including logo, written, web, promotional materials, photography and video. Coordinated all media efforts including website, community TV, radio, news print and social media. Collaboratively developed and implemented campaigns, advertising and outreach efforts. Co-facilitated community forums, regular coalition meetings and events. Elevated the stories of youth, families and the recovery community in order to affect change.

Bellows Falls, Vt

Directed daily operations including budgeting, strategy, supervision, reporting and grant writing. Facilitated organizational restructuring, advisory board recruitment and Director hiring process.

Safe Power Vermont was a tri-state coalition of public interest, legal and environmental groups working to close the Vermont Yankee nuclear power station and replace it through conservation, efficiency and renewable solutions. The Safe and Green Campaign is a people powered effort working towards a nuclear free and carbon free future.Collaboratively and collectively developed and implemented a strategic, tri-state citizen advocacy campaign. Co-coordinated Vermont statewide media efforts including: radio, TV and newspaper interviews, social media, film and photo production, press conferences and other media events. Co-planned, promoted and led rallies, actions and events. Supported fundraising and donor stewardship efforts.

The Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) mission is to promote and protect organic with a unifying voice that serves and engages its diverse members from farm to marketplace.Facilitated the sourcing of organic ingredients, materials and products for businesses and consumers. Managed OTA web-based resources including a site for those transitioning to organic production.

United Way of Dane County fights for the education, financial stability, and health of everyone in Dane County.Managed volunteer recruitment campaign, increasing volunteer participation. Developed youth empowerment initiatives through leadership and volunteer opportunities. Coordinated communications between agencies and prospective volunteers. Awarded 2005 WI Association of Child and Youth Care Professionals Youth Care Worker of the Year.

The Center For Alternative Strategies (CADS) was a constructive grassroot action in Sierra Leone promoting sustainable development practices, using practical alternative development strategies as instruments of social and economic change.Supported rural villages with technical support and organizing strategies. Developed project proposals, budgets and conducted a survey analysis. Presented proposals to governmental representatives and potential donors.

Ma In Sustainable Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Advocacy

Activities and Societies: Policy Advocacy, Social Action TrainingResearch focus on citizen motivation and involvement in grassroots.

Bba, General Managment, Communications, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Amnesty International, Hobbits Outdoors Club, Golden Key National Honor Society