Emma Gregory Email & Phone Number

• Design, facilitate and oversee 4-5 Parent Consultant Training Institutes (PCTI) each year, including one in a language other than English
• Maintain relationships with and amongst PCTI attendees during and after courses to foster meaningful learning community
• Provide orientation, support, and training to PCTI volunteers, consultants, and interns
• Develop workshops for parents, professionals, and Youth with Disabilities on special education laws procedures, and related topics
• Record, compile, and report on PCTI and workshop data and evaluate programs based on quality of information, accessibility, and equity

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Processed volunteer applications by entering information in a database, checking references, corresponding with potential volunteers, and confirming required trainings
• Regularly promoted project events through updating the project website, writing, and posting social media announcements, and sending email blasts
• Designed presentation of and developed written content for a monthly newsletter
• Coordinated logistics for the 2021 annual RTC Conference, including managing communications with 29 conference speakers and organizing registration of 271 attendees.
• Developed training materials for 2021 RTSC Conference volunteers and provided technical support throughout the day of the conference for attendees, speakers, and volunteers

Remote

• Developed social media content and informational materials, such as flyers and press releases, to promote annual fundraiser
• Conducted research on media outlets, including social media, radio stations, and event forums, in order to promote virtual fundraiser across the US
• Facilitated email communications in response to inquiries on the organizational contact form
• Managed interactive resource map for potential volunteers and asylum seekers

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

• Collected and analyzed data from 4 focus groups and 24 surveys conducted with people experiencing homelessness
• Used Census data to understand demographics of Worcester’s homeless population
• Wrote a report of study findings to be shared with the DHHS and appropriate parties to inform changes or enhancements in the Worcester, MA shelter system

Worcester, Massachusetts

• Proofread and edited graduate student writing for international development, global health, community development, and environmental policy courses
• Supported students who spoke English as a Second Language in improving grammar and writing skills
• Instructed students in citation formatting and reference technologies, such as EndNote and Zotero

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

• Facilitated discussion and led lectures for 25 students in two introductory college courses, Contemporary Dilemmas in International Development
• Encouraged student participation, encouraged thoughtful engagement, and broke-down complex development issues in everyday language
• Graded and provided thoughtful feedback on student papers and exams; supported student learning through office hours and individual meetings
• Organized and tracked student attendance and participation data through Excel for each class period

Mcallen, Texas Area

• Coordinated a community-based research project with six colleagues to the US-Mexico Border as part of a partnership between Grannies Respond, Clark University, and Catholic Charities
• Volunteered the Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, TX in July 2019; conducted interviews and observational research and engaged with community members while volunteering
• Analyzed interview transcriptions and fieldnotes through Nvivo; co-authored academic paper with project colleagues and Clark University professors (published in Human Geography)
• Wrote and edited research proposal for the Institutional Review Board and ensured research ethics were upheld by all participants throughout the duration of the project
• Managed project logistics, including budgeting, writing funding proposals, and email communications with partners

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

• Graded and provided feedback on student papers and exams for 50 students in undergraduate Course, Introduction to Peace Studies
• Taught lesson on local, national, and global restorative justice practices through developing and facilitating Power-Point, class discussion, and small-group activities
• Held office hours and to provide one-on-one support for students and answer questions
• Tracked student attendance and participation for each class period

Lansing, Michigan

• Conducted a needs assessment through interviewing and interacting with teachers, students, and administration to address gaps in services at a low-performing high school
• Implemented in-school basic-needs services and developed a resource map to provide food, clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies to students
• Built community partnerships with 13 different organizations and recruited/managed volunteers to in order to implement student-support projects for 7-12 grade students
• Obtained, organized, delivered, and kept inventory of incoming/outgoing in-kind donations; tracked student participation, volunteer information, and financial information of donations on Excel

Lansing, Michigan

• Engaged 20-30 prospective students and parents on campus tours; provided detailed information about university
• Facilitated connections between prospective students and the university through follow-up communications
• Represented Michigan State University through university social media and events for prospective students

Marquette, Michigan

• Gained expertise in how to provide support for persons with disabilities by listening and responding to client perspective.
• Built interpersonal relationships with clients through conversation while providing assistance with physical needs.
• Created and assisted in activities for clients that involved movement and stretching.

Master'S Degree, International Development And Social Change

Activities and Societies: International Development, Community and the Environment Student Association Representative

Bachelor'S Of Music, Music Performance (Clarinet)

Activities and Societies: College of Music Student Advisory Council (May 2016-May 2017) MSU Wind Symphony (August 2015-May 2017).