I took a break from work when I was pregnant and also caring for my toddler who was in and out of daycare due to the pandemic. It's been wonderful to spend time with my son and infant daughter, and I plan to return to software engineering when I find the right position.

Software Engineer and Tech Lead on LogRhythm's NetMon product - a cybersecurity tool that provides deep packet analysis of network traffic, alerts security analysts to potential attacks, and allows collected data to be searched, captured, and downloaded in customizable ways.

As an AmeriCorps member working with Larimer County 4-H, I developed Science Out-of-School, a 4-H sponsored STEM program (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) focused on underrepresented students in Grades 3-5. In this position, I also: o Facilitated experiential learning and curriculum development for over 250 students. o Recruited, trained, and managed program volunteers and STEM mentors.o Branded and marketed the program to community partners and education sites.http://larimer.colostate.edu/4h/4-h-science.shtml

This role was an extension of my previous role as a Family Advocate with the Child Advocacy Center, and added additional responsibilities of:o Case management for child victims and witnesses of criminal cases overseen by the 8th Circuit State Attorney’s Officeo Communicating with families to arrange depositions and attorney meetings.o Providing support at criminal court hearings and trials, including advocating for the preservation of victim's rights in the courtroom.

As a Family Advocate, I helped families through the criminal justice process by providing crisis counseling, age appropriate education, companionship and information at case-related events, and access to needed services. I also:o Specialized in advocacy on human trafficking cases.o Coordinated multi-agency meetings to bridge communication between the professionals involved on a child’s case.o Recruited, trained, and supervised case management interns. o Provided presentations on the Child Advocacy Center and child maltreatment topics throughout the community, and served on numerous taskforces.https://www.childadvocacycentergainesville.org

I oversaw agency’s finances through the maintenance of accounts payable/receivable and monitoring of the yearly budget. I also:o Assisted with grant reporting and data collection from our departments.o Restructured the volunteer program to emphasize experiential learning.https://www.childadvocacycentergainesville.org