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The Colony, Tx, Us

• Develop 135-page training curriculum for mental health services provider network across seven countiesin Texas• Build interpersonal relationships with external stakeholders to gain international research and programimplementation opportunities• Plan and execute two-day Youth Crisis Outreach Team Summit for eight teams, comprised of 35 attendees• Conduct training for eight Youth Crisis Outreach Teams across the state of Texas on culturalresponsiveness when addressing a… Show more • Develop 135-page training curriculum for mental health services provider network across seven countiesin Texas• Build interpersonal relationships with external stakeholders to gain international research and programimplementation opportunities• Plan and execute two-day Youth Crisis Outreach Team Summit for eight teams, comprised of 35 attendees• Conduct training for eight Youth Crisis Outreach Teams across the state of Texas on culturalresponsiveness when addressing a crisis• Serve as one of three individuals within organization with qualified skills to provide detailed editorialreviews on major reports• Manage members across 10 cross-functional teams within organization in seven coinciding projects Show less

• Mentored team of six project managers and coordinators within first year in the role• Performed assessments for four contracted organizations to determine capacity and needs over three months• Created, planned, and executed implementation proposal which awarded organization a $6 million grant• Provided editorial reviews for major reports, external-facing documents, and assessments ranging from three to 200 pages

• Drafted and edited reports and briefs for teams across organization• Created policies and procedures documents for human resources department• Maintained organizational charts and staff directories for internal and external use

• Oversaw President and Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) complex calendar and schedule• Collaborated with Faith Based Mental Health project team by creating connections betweenfaith leaders and MMHPI executives• Developed and implemented an efficient scheduling system across the organization

Dallas, Texas

• Adapted and maintained administrative spreadsheets and files• Worked closely with and took direction from the Executive Chief of Staff

• Analyzed data on child and maternal health in Afghanistan and created visualizations and presentations for stakeholders• Researched the usage of health systems strengthening (HSS) trainings in global country offices• Wrote reports for projects being conducted in Tanzania, Mali, and Ethiopia to update donors onprogress made in each project

Addison, Texas, United States

• Evaluated and recommend appropriate social programs and assistance for over 50 clients• Advocated for clients to receive financial, medical, employment, and housing support• Established action plans in collaboration with clients to receive assistance based on individual needs

• Managed District Office along with two interns and volunteers• Responsible for creating an employee manual for all full time employees, part timeemployees, and interns• Led weekly staff meetings• Planned events on behalf of the Representative such as art competition, blood drive,children’s library, and holiday cookie decorating party• Hosted events such as town hall, district office opening, and constituent meetings• Developed professional working relationships… Show more • Managed District Office along with two interns and volunteers• Responsible for creating an employee manual for all full time employees, part timeemployees, and interns• Led weekly staff meetings• Planned events on behalf of the Representative such as art competition, blood drive,children’s library, and holiday cookie decorating party• Hosted events such as town hall, district office opening, and constituent meetings• Developed professional working relationships with local officials such as police/fire chiefs,Chamber of Commerce members, and Councilwomen and men• Scheduled events for Representative to attend• Organized constituent advisory boards in healthcare, education, and small business issues• Attended city council meetings, Chamber of Commerce meetings, school board meetings,and organization meetings around the district• Informed constituents of bills passed and brought to the floor by the Representative duringthe 86th Legislative Session• Resolved constituent issues and follow up on resolutions Show less

• Attended events in the Representative's District• Informed constituents about what was happening in the 86th Legislative Session • Communicated with team in Austin regarding policy and bills during 86th Legislative Session

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Policy Practice

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies

Activities and Societies: Aggie Network Student Ambassadors, International Student Mentor Association, TAMU Orchestra, French Club