Isra Merchant, Lmsw Email & Phone Number

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
• 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

• 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

• 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