Colleen Larkin Email & Phone Number

Currently seeing clients of all ages and backgrounds in my private online practice. My approach is deeply grounded in process-oriented psychology and utilizes the modalities of somatic experiencing, drama therapy, role-play and un-shaming, which is a radical approach to alleviating the pain of all manner of physical and emotional difficulties, including addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, body image issues and abuse.

Quintana Roo, Mexico

Designed and developed a baby carrier and hammock product to support the symbiotic relationship between mother and child; allowing new mothers to pursue their lives, lines of work and spend time outdoors while at the same time bonding with and meeting the needs of their children. Developed and implemented a business plan and a small team of indigenous women in Mexico to develop and produce the product. At MONO we believe that children cannot be healthy if their mothers are not healthy and that a child's wellbeing is inextricably linked to a mothers well being. This is why we have created a product that mutually supports mother and baby.

Greater New York City Area, Haiti

Reported directly to the Senior Associate and Policy analyst for Poverty, Gender, and Youth programs. Collaborated to design, create, test and produce a set of asset cards for adolescent girls. Worked with local girls and mentors one on one as well as through focus groups to identify specific assets and safety information that is essential for girls living in Haiti to know by age 10 and then by 19. Tested these asset cards with safe space girl groups that could then also be used on their own or to build additional program content.

Greater New York City Area

Worked to create and adapt the Girl Roster questionnaire tool to the Haitian context, in order to identify the most vulnerable girls in communities and enroll them in safe space programs. Was responsible for running focus groups, the translation of and the cultural adaptation of learning materials and testing of the Haitian adaptation. The end result was identifying and enrolling more than 700 additional vulnerable girls in leadership and peer mentor programs throughout the country.

Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

Fostered the developement and growth of a country wide leadership education program in Haiti for young, vulnerable and hard to reach adolescent girls. Orchestrated and supervised the capacity building activities of peer mentors reaching over 52 mentors and more than 2,000 vulnerable girls. Collaborated with over 35 organizations to create a network and coalition of advocates with a united vision of building the capacity of young women and growing leaders in local communities. Worked closely with other consultant specialists to develop a non traditional education program and curriculum rooted in a holistic approach to learning with peer mentors. Created and tested content for program material on sexual and reproductive health, yoga, leadership/ self-esteem, financial literacy and gender based violence. Managed program budgets, developed and implemented new strategies to diversify and increase program revenue, including successfully approaching potential funders, grant writing and organizing stakeholder activities to raise awareness of pertinent issues and funds. Planned and implemented successful learning activities, including conferences, workshops, trainings and retreats. Contributed articles, presented our work at conferences, and was a keynote speaker at Saint John’s University in order to raise awareness around the issues vulnerable girls face and garner support.

Greater Boston Area

While attending graduate school full time, worked to support the CMO/VP of Medical Affairs to gain experience and further insight into the field of public health. Participated in executive level meetings, synthesizing meeting content and identifying key priorities. Managed calendar, including meetings, surgeries and high level of travel for the CMO. Unified content for the journal Current Problems in Surgery. Corresponded and advocated on behalf of patients scheduling surgeries and appointments.

Boston, Ma

Supported the CMO/VP to foster organizational development and the improvement of quality outcomes through the coordination of bi-weekly meetings with heads of departments to assess progress and ensure target goals were reached. Facilitated the achievement of operational objectives by working directly with staff in an administrative capacity; putting in place actions plans and monitoring productivity. Interfaced on behalf of the CMO/VP with project partners, patients, physicians and medical residents.

Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

Successfully secured thousands of dollars in funding, managed budgets and reporting of all grant related activities. Monitored the performance of 12 field projects comprised of feeding programs, education, and clinics. Implemented institutional capacity building activities, strengthening overall delivery of services. Oversaw and managed scholarship education program for adolescents with over 250 students and was responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the program. Increased student access to educational resources through partnerships and dialoging about student needs. Doubled the number of adolescent students in the scholarship education program and ensured gender equality. Created and implemented a program to bridge the cultural gap between Haitian medical students and American physicians. Grew the feeding /nutrition program by 50% and improved nutrition/caloric intake through securing grants and redistribution of resources. Expanded the children’s feeding program to include the convalescent and lactating woman.

Port Au Prince Haiti

Collected data from household surveys, recording damage and losses after Hurricane Gustav. Oversaw scholarship education program; monitored and evaluated programmatic success. Worked with communities to enroll students in traditional and non-traditional education programs after the devastation of Hurricane Gustav. Translated for American physicians and Haitian patients seen in clinics throughout Port-au-Prince. Researched and wrote articles and editorial pieces to garner program support and bring about awareness of important issues including gender based violence.

New York, Ny

Supervised staff of 12 in a fast paced environment.Developed, researched and wrote grants that resulted in over $3M in funding. Prepared impact assessment reports on projects funded by a Congressional earmark. Contributed to creating annual reports for the organization. Increased programmatic focus and infrastructure within an already thriving organization. Planned and managed Italy-based global conference that brought together top public health, security and counterterrorism officials from around the world. Met with members of Congress to discuss the work and priorities of the Center.

New York, Ny

Responded to media inquiries, drafted press releases and corresponded with donors. Prepared “Requests for Proposals” and wrote content for Center brochures and website. Maintained database to assist and improve processes for future events and development.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa/ New York, Ny

Worked with a team of adolescents from South Africa that had survived burn trauma. Worked with them to prepare climbing Mount Kilimanjaro as a means of re-establishing confidence in themselves and their abilities after traumas. Interviewed youth burn survivors in South Africa for a documentary film and conducted research on paraffin stove fires in South Africa. Developed grant proposals and secured funding for the creation of documentary film Children of Fire.

Danbury Connecticut

Interacted and advised patients and their families on best options for drug assistance programs. Negotiated on behalf of patients to enroll them in government medical assistance programs.Monitored recent trends in government health care to ensure accurate information sharing.

Master'S Degree, International/Global Studies Concentration In Global Health

Activities and Societies: Larkin, CE, Oduwo, G, Wamai, R, Ogembo, JG. Adolescents Knowledge, Attitudes, and Management of Menstruation.

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs

Education

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs