C.A. Wimberley Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

I supervise a team of service coordinators in the Immigrant Services & Connections program (ISAC), which provides essential services to immigrants and refugees in Allegheny County.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

The Immigrant Services and Connections (ISAC) program is a five-agency partnership whose mission is to connect immigrants to existing services, strengthen Pittsburgh communities, and educate service providers about immigrants' needs and rights. As an ISAC Service Coordinator, I work with clients to develop a service plan with specific goals, provide education about U.S. culture and systems, and connect clients to appropriate services. These services include housing, employment… Show more The Immigrant Services and Connections (ISAC) program is a five-agency partnership whose mission is to connect immigrants to existing services, strengthen Pittsburgh communities, and educate service providers about immigrants' needs and rights. As an ISAC Service Coordinator, I work with clients to develop a service plan with specific goals, provide education about U.S. culture and systems, and connect clients to appropriate services. These services include housing, employment, education, health care, transportation, legal assistance, and financial assistance. I work with a team of other service coordinators, navigators, and staff to develop a network of resources and to provide the most culturally appropriate services to clients. I supervise an AmeriCorps member who serves as a navigator for the ISAC program. From November 2017 to April 2019, I also instructed classes at Literacy Pittsburgh's Families for Learning Center in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. I taught Family Literacy for advanced English speakers and ESL for beginning English language learners. Show less

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I served as a Compass AmeriCorps member at Literacy Pittsburgh*. Compass AmeriCorps is a state program that serves immigrants, internationals, and newly resettled refugees in Pittsburgh, PA.In this position I provided English language instruction to adults from diverse backgrounds. I taught beginning level English classes and a family literacy class. I independently planed lessons, created lesson materials, and developed a curriculum to fit the needs of my students for each class. I… Show more I served as a Compass AmeriCorps member at Literacy Pittsburgh*. Compass AmeriCorps is a state program that serves immigrants, internationals, and newly resettled refugees in Pittsburgh, PA.In this position I provided English language instruction to adults from diverse backgrounds. I taught beginning level English classes and a family literacy class. I independently planed lessons, created lesson materials, and developed a curriculum to fit the needs of my students for each class. I collaborated with other instructors to plan additional learning opportunities for my students. In this role I also assisted volunteer instructors and worked with with local community groups and organizations to incorporate civic engagement in my classes.In addition, I participated in many trainings through the Compass AmeriCorps program, covering topics including ESL (English as a Second Language), refugee services, conflict resolution, mental health, legal and immigration services, financial literacy, and cultural competency. I participated in member-led professional development opportunities, including cultural celebrations, educational film screenings, community discussions, and presentations. I also led 6 service projects and participated in 50 others led by fellow Corps members.Compass AmeriCorps is funded by PennSERVE, the Governor’s Office of Citizen Service, and is managed by Literacy Pittsburgh.*Literacy Pittsburgh was formerly known as Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. Show less

University Of Mary Washington

I facilitated the everyday activities in the Multicultural Center's office, which included assisting visitors, coordinating events, representing the Multicultural Center at events, and assisting Multicultural Center staff with special projects. I also participated in the organization and leadership of the 25th annual Multicultural Fair, which brought over 50 vendors and 5,000 attendees to campus. During the fair I served as a stage manager, which entailed overseeing the schedule of performances… Show more I facilitated the everyday activities in the Multicultural Center's office, which included assisting visitors, coordinating events, representing the Multicultural Center at events, and assisting Multicultural Center staff with special projects. I also participated in the organization and leadership of the 25th annual Multicultural Fair, which brought over 50 vendors and 5,000 attendees to campus. During the fair I served as a stage manager, which entailed overseeing the schedule of performances and resolving any problems that arose. Show less

Fredericksburg, Va

As the recipient of the Citizenship Award for Diversity Leadership, I acted as an ambassador for diversity and inclusion at the University of Mary Washington. I served as a peer mentor for underrepresented students and helped educate the community about diversity and inclusion issues. This included organizing, publicizing, and presenting at a workshop on intersectionality. I also assisted administrative staff with special projects, such as laying the ground work for an ally training… Show more As the recipient of the Citizenship Award for Diversity Leadership, I acted as an ambassador for diversity and inclusion at the University of Mary Washington. I served as a peer mentor for underrepresented students and helped educate the community about diversity and inclusion issues. This included organizing, publicizing, and presenting at a workshop on intersectionality. I also assisted administrative staff with special projects, such as laying the ground work for an ally training initiative, and I served on the Multicultural Leadership Council. Show less

University Of Mary Wasington, Fredericksburg, Va

PRISM is a student organization at the University of Mary Washington that educates the community about gender and sexual diversity issues and provide a safe space on campus. I held three positions within the executive board, allowing me to participate in many aspects of organizational leadership. In all of those positions I helped organize and run events throughout the year, including an annual two-week long celebration. In addition, I organized and led a wide range of events including panel… Show more PRISM is a student organization at the University of Mary Washington that educates the community about gender and sexual diversity issues and provide a safe space on campus. I held three positions within the executive board, allowing me to participate in many aspects of organizational leadership. In all of those positions I helped organize and run events throughout the year, including an annual two-week long celebration. In addition, I organized and led a wide range of events including panel discussions, educational presentations, social events, performances and speakers, and weekly meetings. I also attended monthly meetings for the Multicultural Leadership Council.As Vice President, I managed other executive board members and acted as a liaison between students and university administration. I collaborated with the administration to resolve issues on campus that affected the community, such as establishing gender-neutral restrooms in campus buildings. As secretary, I was the main point of contact for PRISM, and was responsible for keeping documentation of board meetings. As Social Chair, I led the organization of the club's largest events of the year, and I worked to engage the larger campus community in these events. Show less

University Of Mary Washington

I assisted faculty with various tasks, including grading, editing, proofreading, data entry, making copies, and transcribing interviews.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology, People for the Rights of Individuals of Sexual Minorities.

Arabic Language And Middle Eastern Studies

I participated in a semester-long study abroad program in Amman, Jordan through the ISA Arabic Language & Middle Eastern Studies program..

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Pennies for Peace, Flag Corps