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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

• Providing critical research that is based on emergent knowledge that empowers and respects the voices of Traditional Owners to support Native Title Claims.
• Uses ethnographic evidence to support the self-determination of Indigenous peoples.
• Collects and analyses genealogical data to ensure right people for right country.
• Works alongside expert anthropologists and historians to build well-founded Native Title Claims.

Greater Brisbane Area

• Coordinating volunteers to embark on a journey returning an Iman groove stone back to Iman Country in Taroom, Queensland.
• Organise volunteers on a 500km journey from Brisbane to Taroom to help carry the stone back to Country.
• Design and review applications of volunteers, assessing their readiness to embark on a physical trek as well as a mental reflection on reconciliation.
• Communicate with volunteers about logistics for getting to the walk.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

• Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to prepare a report for the North Coast Aboriginal Development Alliance.
• Analysed statistical data regarding the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population in the North Coast.
• Provided background research on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service delivery programs.
• Assessed the effectiveness of those service delivery programs in the communities.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

• Designed and implemented a student-staff partnership researching Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
• Collaborated with staff and peers to develop a methodology.
• Lead focus groups and interviews to gather data.
• Analysed data and designed a path forward for the WIL program.

Brisbane, Australia

• Building and retaining volunteer support:
• Led the team responsible for volunteer outreach and retention.
• Managed monthly sessions to inform volunteers about Amnesty International.
• Designed a workshop engaging volunteers in community and human rights.

South Bank, Brisbane, Australia

• Supported the Records team with auditing their legacy records
• Organised and maintained Queensland Museum records.
• Processed data entry efficiently and accurately.
• Provided office support and assisted the Records Manager.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Managing canvassers in the field to advocate for environmental issues:
• Informed Oregon residents of environment degradations and policy solutions.
• Designed canvasser routes in the field, depending on individual strengths.
• Mitigated problems in the field, and made sure canvassers were able to succeed.

Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia

• QPASTT stands for Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma
• Tutored high school students from refugee backgrounds.
• Communicated effectively through cultural and language barriers.
• Assisted in learning a variety of subjects: social sciences, biology, and English.

Brisbane, Australia

• Worked to support the Activism Support Coordinator:
• Handled day to day office support.
• Accurately recorded data migration and event tracking.
• Acquired a role in Community Engagement, created and planned events for human rights campaigns.

Forest Grove, OR

• Worked in catering as a manager:
• Oversaw a catering team which served events like company parties and weddings.
• Responsible for coordinating with the kitchen, staff, and the head of the event.
• Implemented quick problem-solving skills when accidents occurred.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Managed a dorm hallway at my university:
• Responsible for 40 students living in the multicultural dorm, representing 11 countries.
• Built community by leading events and creating cross-cultural understanding.
• Supported students, provided resources regarding mental health and roommate conflicts.

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Oversaw job site, carried out safe procedures for painting a house, creatively overcame obstacles such as bushes, ledges, and balconies to get the job done.

Greater Seattle Area

Seated and waited tables, served Vietnamese dishes, prepared appetizers, cleaned the restaurant, opened and closed the restaurant.

Mercer Island, Washington

Cleaned the store, served customers during busy summers, made ice cream pies, closed the store.

Masters, International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: Postgraduate Development Practice Student Representative • Fosters community amongst new and returning students.

Bachelor’S Degree, Anthropology Major, Religious Studies Minor

Activities and Societies: Student Leadership & Service Award, Resident Advisor, Student Co-Leader for Alternative Fall Break: Yakama.