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Market Adoption: Collaborate with VP of Impact to develop and execute growth strategies for the Just program. Lead presentations at industry events and conferences, generate leads, and increase market adoption. Develop content for ILFI media and external channels to build awareness. Engage organizations, explain program requirements, and meet quarterly and.

• Use a framework of promotion, prevention, and early intervention to promote mental health and resilience and prevention of behavioral difficulties for those at risk.
• Act as a resource regarding early childhood development with an emphasis on emotional and behavioral health and the importance of the relationship between the participant and child/family.
• Provide observations and recommendations regarding the social-emotional environment to assist in identifying children in need of support with behavioral, emotional, or developmental concerns.
• Develops intervention strategies utilizing a team approach to assist staff in developing positive behavior support strategies to promote optimal social-emotional development.

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

• Produced a YouTube learning video series on diversity, equity, and inclusion and community engagement topics.
• Supported in managing grants providing PTAs with funds, training, and personalized technical support to advance their DEI efforts.
• Supported the production of resources related to DEI, education technology, and family engagement, such as toolkits, blogs, workshops, training, discussion guides, and webinars.
• Developed and presented workshops at National conferences to over 100 participants.
• Lead listening sessions in English and Spanish aimed at uplifting underserved and underrepresented communities across the country to gather input and inform research on funding, family-school partnerships, education.
• Codified quantitative and qualitative data collected from parents, educators, and experts in the field, used to inform research projects.

• Assess the unique needs of over 120 students each semester and plan accordingly to meet those needs by planning events, programs, and providing one-on-one mentorship.
• Design and execute professional development programming, specifically around applying to graduate school, networking, job search, and more.
• Provide individualized mentorship and support to international and Spanish-speaking students that arrive each semester.
• Managed administrative duties such as: incident reports, wellness check-ins, maintenance concerns, and room transfers.

Greater St. Louis Area

• Composed public comment regarding poverty measures for OMB review on behalf of organization
• Constructed and presented advocacy toolkit and webinar for affiliates
• Participate in weekly call with lobbying firm to strategize policy and communication approach

Jefferson City, MO

• Contributed research to representative in the following areas: education, gun violence and criminal justice reform
• Attended committee hearings, captured key points and translated them into comprehensive memos
• Assist with document filing and daily scheduling

Toledo, Ohio Area

• Collected and analyzed data of community engagement from all student organizations on campus
• Designed website for United Way and The University of Toledo students to identify and sign up for community engagement opportunities within the City of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio Area

Toledo, Ohio

• Serve as receptionist for several residence halls on campus.
• Assure that all students in the building are safe by monitoring activity.
• Take calls and distribute mail to residents.
• Deal with all student concerns and assure to find a solution to their problem or inquiry by using University resources.

Toledo, Ohio Area

Led full-day summer orientations for new incoming students at The University of Toledo. My responsibility was to facilitate the transition process from high school to college for both the new students and their parent/guardian(s) by being attentive to their questions and concerns and providing them with the absolute best customer service at all times. I.

Toledo, Ohio Area

• Attended home visits and conducted interviews on parties involved in the case
• Input client notes and documentation into the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System(SACWIS)

Toledo, Ohio Area

• Acquired skill and experience to become a customer service specialist.
• Assisted managers by overseeing the performance of other employees as well as the condition of the store, specifically during our busiest times.
• Responsible for training new sales associates and managers on the sales floor and on cash register.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Wrote articles for the Weekly Update and bi-monthly newsletters
• Helped plan and execute the 2015 Fall Conference for over 300 attendees.
• Attended Congressional hearings and researched congress members' stance on related topics.
• Updated contact information on the database for all school districts and members.

Toledo, Ohio Area

• Observe fiscal and operational tasks that take place in the department.
• Attend monitoring visits with program monitors to assure that third-party partners are meeting all requirements to recieve CDBG funding.
• Write department newsletter to distribute to other City departments and Toledo residents highlighting the Department of Neighborhood's quarterly accomplishments.

Toledo, Ohio Area

• Coordinate learning activities for Toledo Public Schools students.
• Assisted on-site social worker with home visits and consulting the kids at the center.

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Concentrating in Social and Economic Development (SED) with a specialization in policy.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government & Social Work