Early intervention occupational therapist working with children 3-5 on sensory, fine motor, emotional regulation and other key skills

• Implemented universal, Tier 1 Comfortable Cafeteria and Refreshing Recess programs for kindergartners across all 6 district elementary schools• Redesigned district OT screening and referral process to reflect current OT best practices, designing an improved screening form and checklist to promote more accurate referrals and more efficient use of school resources

Provided preschool-based early intervention services for 38 three-to-five year olds with a variety of conditions in both typical and Autism-focused classrooms; managed 100% of supervisor’s caseload

Collaborated with adults with intellectual disabilities and their families to transition from childhood homes to independent living and improve functional independence

Supported OT hand therapist by applying modalities, instructing patients in therapeutic exercises, maintaining cleanliness and documenting repetitions

Engaged unsheltered people on the street, assessing their needs, and connecting them to services like emergency shelter and supportive housing

Coordinated day-to-day support services at harm-reduction-focused supportive housing for residents who had experienced long-term homelessness and mental health/ substance abuse

Tells the story of the heart and science of philanthropy through website content management, email marketing and operational improvement for one of the largest community foundations in the country.

Created the fundraising and communications functions for national affordable housing advocacy and provider support network, building member support for an ultimately successful merger into the Grounded Solutions Network.

Supported new department director in a difficult leadership transition at a high-risk transfusion lab, contributing to and enforcing new policies and procedures. Was offered permanent employment at the end of temporary contract.

Did outreach and sales for a local, organic hard cider farm

Assisted customers with orders, returns, quotes, and questions on complex adaptive technology products for people with disabilities and copy-edited special education curriculum

Provided a wide range of support for high-level director, including writing policy and procedures manual, framing department communications and assisting in hiring decisions Was offered permanent employment at the end of the temporary contract

Collaborated with co-coordinator to design creative, broad-reaching outreach strategies to help clients eligible for help with their energy bills access stimulus funding.

Designed fundraising communications and significantly expanded the web and social presence of the largest provider of affordable housing in the Upper Midwest.