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Bothell, Washington, United States

• Developed the CESS 2023 Strategic Plan and Inclusive Excellence Plan in collaboration with the University Diversity Council, the Dean's Office leadership team, and CESS faculty, staff, and students.
• Developed and implemented a new intern recruitment and selection process for the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty Summer Internship.

Burlington, Vermont, United States

• Analyzed UVM Emergency and Crisis Response policies to identify areas for growth and developed a resource manual for a Crisis Family Assistance Center.
• Recruited and trained an emergency call center volunteer group.
• Collaborated with the Office of Emergency Management and the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator to propose changes to the UVM LiveSafe app focused on crisis intervention.

Middlebury, Vermont, United States

• Advised 8 community engagement student organizations and supervised student interns.
• Built capacity around college-positive volunteerism and first-generation college student access and success by providing support to Middlebury College students as they pursue community-based endeavors.
• Supported communications and outreach initiatives for diverse audiences including college students, faculty/staff, community organizations, and community members. Communications initiatives included social media, blog.
• Coordinated and facilitated community engagement focused orientation programs.
• Developed educational programming for students, faculty, staff, and community partners focused on social justice, equity, and inclusion in community engagement work.

Fullerton, California, United States

• Recruited undergraduate and graduate students to participate as mentor/mentees for the Queer Peers Program.
• Facilitated orientation and training for mentees prior to the start of the program.
• Provided one on one support to mentees through virtual, monthly meetings focusing on topics of social identities, intersections, mental health, and leadership development.
• Gathered and maintained data to track the personal/professional growth of mentees throughout the program.
• Gathered and maintained data to track the effectiveness of the Queer Peers Program as it impacts participants’ sense of belonging and connection to the community.
• Assisted in developing, publicizing, and facilitating LGBTQRC virtual community spaces to engage with students in lieu of a physical center.

Fullerton, California, United States

• Led a bi-monthly community service project called Tuffy’s Friends which focused on fostering friendships between CSUF students and individuals with varying disabilities in the surrounding communities.
• Recruited and coordinated up to 45 CSUF student volunteers twice monthly.
• Planned accessible, engaging virtual activities during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that Tuffy’s Friends continued to operate during virtual instruction.

Fullerton, California, United States

• Served as a resource, support, and role model for 25 incoming first year students in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences.
• Worked cooperatively with HSS Success Team, fellow Peer Mentors, and HSS faculty.
• Virtually engaged student learning and involvement through campus presentations, sharing resources, and social media posts.
• Supported students through personal sensitive situations impacting their academics.
• Facilitated presentations on virtual learning, classroom etiquette, university resources, and the W-Curve Theoretical Framework.

Fullerton, California, United States

• Assisted with facilitation of orientation programs serving first-time freshman, transfer students, and parents and families.
• Supported the transition from in-person guided orientation programs to fully online orientation opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Developed and facilitated a summer webinar series to welcome new students to campus and build campus community during virtual instruction.
• Worked on multiple projects simultaneously to produce twice weekly webinars

Fullerton, California, United States

• Represented & lead the College of Humanities & Social Sciences Inter-Club Council of 24 student organizations through the facilitation of weekly council meetings and collaborations with campus partners.
• Communicated professionally and collaborated with university administration, faculty, and student organizations.
• Chaired a committee to plan HSS Week, a multi-day large scale college outreach event.
• Provided leadership and direction to the council through a transition to virtual student involvement due to COVID-19
• Developed and facilitated a support group for student organizations on a weekly basis during the pandemic
• Provided a total of $5,000 to students during the pandemic via Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) funds in the form of Target gift cards, so students could get their basic needs met.

Fullerton, California

• Supported incoming students affiliated with the Disability Support Services office through one on one mentoring, providing resources and supporting academic, professional, and personal development.
• Paired with a first-time freshman associated with the Disability Support Services office to provide academic, professional, and personal support during the transition into CSUF.
• Worked alongside Disability Support Services staff to develop curriculum for the peer mentor/mentee groups.
• Met one on one weekly to cover topics such as syllabi, writing emails, university resources, and academic goals.

Fullerton, California

• Planned, promoted, and facilitated community service and academic events to encourage community engagement and academic success.
• Tracked and maintained data on members community service hours and academic engagement.

Fullerton, California

• Prepared minutes and agendas for the Humanities & Social Sciences Inter-Club Council meetings.
• Supported students at large in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences seeking funding for conference travel.
• Communicated professionally and collaborated with other executive board members, university administration, faculty, and student organizations.
• Chaired a committee to plan HSS Week, a multi-day large scale college outreach event.

Master Of Education - Med, Higher Education & Student Affairs Administration

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Psychology