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Chicago, Illinois, United States

I conduct comprehensive research of businesses and community organizations to build and update the National Resource Directory, a personalized community referral management platform for health and social care professionals.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Served with AmeriCorps Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Allies as an outpatient case manager at Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc.● Took a strengths-based, holistic approach to assessing obstacles to clients’ recovery and identifying the best ways to motivate positive change.● Collaborated with clinical staff to remove non-clinical barriers to substance abuse recovery; engaged participants with social determinants of health assessments, case reviews, and linkage to external resources and referrals● Facilitated the Continuing Care group for participants concluding clinical services● Developed and gave to outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment groups recovery life skills presentations that aimed to educate and motivate positive change● Cultivated & maintained relationships with community agencies, coalitions, and neighborhood networks

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Served as an AmeriCorps member with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Allies program. At my host site - Healthcare Alternative Systems, a substance use disorder treatment facility - I engaged outpatient participants through case management ◾ Attended monthly professional development trainings◾ Executed service projects and volunteerism with community agencies◾ Maintained open communication with program and host site staff throughout service ◾ Maintained records on clients served by submitting performance measures and surveys in order to calculate the impact of SUD Allies on the community

Northfield, Mn

◾ Developed a peer-to-peer support network program and student training workshop to provide resources on campus that support students struggling with substance use disorders. ◾ Collaborated with the St. Olaf Wellness Center Assistant Director and counselors, community recovery leaders, and other college and university wellness center members to gather insight into current effective peer-to-peer models on campuses◾ Investigated and compiled reliable techniques and resources for sustainable recovery from various substance dependencies (tobacco, alcohol, etc.) as well as for effective discussions about mental health (e.g. active listening, stages of change, helping a friend in crisis, etc.).◾Trained St. Olaf Wellness Center staff with the 2-hour quit-coach training presentation I developed over the internship.

Northfield, Mn

◾ Educated St. Olaf peers on topics related to physical, mental and sexual health, and alcohol and other drugs through monthly presentations, campus-wide events, and one-on-ones to support a community that encourages healthy and safe behaviors. ◾ Consistently applied concepts learned from psychology courses and weekly team meetings topics (such as trauma-informed care, impact of microaggressions, mindfulness techniques, etc) to produce relevant, interactive and informative presentations aimed at increasing peers' awareness of wellness techniques. ◾ Demonstrated empathy and problem-solving and applied training from Mental Health First Aid Certification to assess the needs of peers who came to the Wellness Center and provide appropriate resources and referrals. ◾ Collaborated with my team to organize events that promote positive social norms and campus engagement.

Northfield, Mn

◾ Demonstrated timeliness and attention to detail by preparing and serving food at St. Olaf's cafeteria food stations and the bakery while providing customer service.

Chicago, Illinois

Provided customer service, ran the cash register, trained employees, and stocked clothing whilecreating a welcoming and authentic Chicago experience to hundreds of tourists every day