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Dumbo, Brooklyn

• Six-week burnout recovery system• Transformative approach to efficient change• Personalized action plan that integrates body, mind, and spirit for optimized success

New York, New York

• Provided mental health services for students age 13-21 at Brandeis Educational Campus• Implemented ongoing individual psychotherapy for a client caseload of 15• Carried out brief mental health interventions for 20 clients each week• Designed and facilitated creativity and mindfulness groups • Led staff development workshops, focused on self-care, quarterly• Continued Treatment Research Institute responsibilities through April 2018

Brooklyn, Ny

• Designed and implemented a trauma-informed and mindfulness-based training for youth participants ages 8-14 and their guardians, volunteers, and staff• Facilitated outcome oriented group therapy sessions utilizing psychoeducation and mutual aid model• Ensured program fidelity through use of assessment, documentation, and evaluation tools

Mount Sinai St. Luke’S School Based Health Clinic, New York, Ny

• Implemented clinical interventions for an adolescent substance use treatment and prevention research study • Administered one of two evidence-based treatments with students age 13-21, as allocated by study protocol• Upheld participant confidentiality and ethics of care as defined in the study’s IRB• Collaborated with Medical, Social Work, and Research staff to ensure continuity of care for each student

New York, Ny

• Conceptualized, designed, and organized projects and events that supported the use the arts for clinical practice and human rights advocacy• Participated in community outreach and coalition building around the use of the arts for healing and social transformation

New York, Ny

• Organized monthly steering committee meeting agendas and supported members is their leadership capacities• Worked with the strengths and interests of 5 steering committee members to ensure effective engagement• Planned, marketed, and implemented arts-based social work conferences at Fordham University 3 times yearly• Collaborated with other Fordham organizations and departments to offer co-sponsored events • Maintained relevant art and social justice advocacy work through social media and online platforms

New York, Ny

• Participated in bi-monthly planning meetings related to influencing systemic change on campus through research, education, advocacy, and direct action• Advocated for inclusion of all Fordham GSS students through awareness campaigns and social media engagement

Brooklyn, Ny

• Completed intakes and comprehensive assessments with corresponding treatment plans• Implemented evidence based cognitive-behavioral therapeutic intervention models with 8 children ages 6-13 and their families, and 1 adult client.• Evaluated therapeutic progress for each client and administer a revised treatment plan every 90-days• Co-facilitated monthly parent psychoeducation groups of 16 adults with the staff psychiatrist• Communicated with agency clinicians and after-school staff to ensure seamless service within the organization• Offered referrals and discharge planning for clients who reach their therapeutic goals or terminate services

New York, Ny

• Administered program research, data collection, and analysis of current and future programming • Created and presented weekly reports, offering recommendations on program implementation to the director and deputy commissioner • Resided on two planning committees, meeting 2 times per month, in preparation to implement an innovative program to serve our aging population

Brooklyn, Ny

• Gained generalist social work practice skills as part of an interdisciplinary team of social workers and attorneys • Formulated assessments and case reports based on information gathered from clients, families, and collaterals• Advocated on behalf of 8 clients, ages 2-15 in the Kings County Family Court; upholding the standards of social work ethics

Santa Cruz, Ca

• Completed a 7-week training in youth advocacy and strength based communication• Created and facilitated Creative Power, a unique art and leadership program designed to strengthen girls’ sense of self as individuals and community members• Coordinated with local schools and funders to establish ongoing 9-week art and leadership programs to reach more of the community• Worked closely with the youth program coordinator to improve services in art based programs including mother/daughter workshops and an adaptation of Creative Power for boys

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

• Participant in National Child Traumatic Stress Network Demonstration Project • Recipient of the 2015 Esther Jean Arnhold Award Inspired.

Bachelor’S Degree, Art & Human Development

A self-created major, I employed my discipline, intellect, drive, and creativity to design a degree plan, write curricula, and locate.