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New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

• Navigated patient transitions within a patient-centered medical home framework,integrating Primary Care with specialty Infectious Disease, Behavioral Health/MentalHealth, and substance use disorder (SUD) services.• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide equity-focused, status-neutral,and gender-affirming care to individuals living with HIV or at risk for HIV.• Facilitated linkage to care with an HIV/ID provider, emphasizing the program'scommitment to serving communities affected by stigma, structural racism, and socialdeterminants of health.• Helped pilot the clinic's nation leading MPOX response — organizing, training,and activating colleagues to respond effectively to the public health crisis; liaiseddirectly with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to linkpatients to vaccination, taking part in a direct referral process for efficientvaccination efforts

New York, New York, United States

Coordinator of a grant-funded intervention that works with young men who have sex with men educating about HIV prevention, risk-reduction behavior, and reducing stigma in communities most affected by HIV. Assisted in coordination and implementation of HIV prevention-related interventions and events for individuals assisted under this YMSM initiative.Facilitated activities aimed at engaging priority communities for the program and within the department in different settings online, offline at LGBTQ venues and other relevant areas as identified.Assisted in the creation of promotional, health education, and social marketing materials that reflect the mission of the agency and our constituents Provided coaching, one-on-one support participants to increase their understanding and awareness of HIV transmission risks, risk reduction, behavior change, skills acquisition, and build self-efficacy skills to negotiate high-risk situations and environments.Recorded all client & related interactions in databases to meet contract deliverables.

New York, New York

Expanded the LGBT Network’s HIV/STD testing and prevention program in Long Island City, Queens to better serve gay and bisexual men and transgender people of color.

Greater New York City Area

• Participate in organizing and implementing outreach and testing events within the organization andat community venues including bars, clubs, health fairs, and commercial sex venues• Deliver PrEP/PEP information and education to community members• Plan, coordinate, and deliver HIV prevention and sexuality education through evidence-basedinterventions and curriculums for young gay and bisexual men • Deliver community outreach education workshops at schools and community settings• Identify new opportunities for outreach to, and engagement of, gay and bisexual men as well astransgender women, especially in communities of color• Provide HIV testing and STI screenings employing a Counseling, Testing, and Referral (CTR)service model, ensuring that services are implemented with fidelity and program protocols• Perform comprehensive PrEP/PEP assessments and assist in making necessary medicalappointments for eligible individuals to facilitate access to PrEP/PEP• Identify and engage individuals who are unaware of their HIV status and link to care and treatment• Document, track, and monitor participant utilization for program reports

Center For Community Action And Research

•Prepared campaign reports and digital marketing strategies, communicating key findings to senior management. • Assisted with planning CCAR events and service projects, as well as supervising student volunteers at events and service opportunities on- and off-campus.• Used Canva to create and print marketing materials, including product reviews, press releases and ads. • Maintained Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website presence including the #PaceVotes and #CCARes social justice campaigns.• Developed and maintained connections with student leaders and their organizations to promote events and recruit volunteers/attendees and promote the CCAR and its mission.• Updated and maintained CCAR Mailchimp Pleasantville newsletter materials.•Recruited and trained 10 new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives. •Coordinated schedules and assignments for volunteer staff, maximizing team efficiency and effectiveness.•Spoke with local community organizations to schedule and supervise volunteer-led events.

Austin, Texas Area

• Worked on researching community strengths and needs report.• Assist the youth coordinator in the preparation process to take 6 at-risk from our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) to different colleges in Texas to gain leadership skills, team-building and college experience along with different youth in Texas. • Work with youth to create a Strengths and Needs Assessment based on the training they get at Teen Summit. The assessment was focused on their community in the 78744 zip code and included quantitative research, including surveys, and community outreach demographics.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Health Policy And Law

CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biology/Pre-Medical Studies, Sociology/Anthropology Minor

Activities and Societies: • Pre-Professional Medical Society, Member • Student Leaders in Service, Social Justice Club • Global Brigades.