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Yorktown, VA, US

Remote

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Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

• Received and completed over $33,000 in Dominion Energy Share requests and Emergency Food and Shelter programs
• Coordinated with the Virginia Foodbank and orchestrated monthly mobile food pantries, serving over 120 families each month
• Tracked and compiled data for all social service programs, including the food pantry, clothing distribution, and transportation services

• Provides technical expertise to faculty members in identification of funding opportunities, preparation of quality proposals including budgets, and review of sponsor program announcements and guidelines (i.e., OMB.
• Revises and facilitates submissions of grant proposals for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Health (NIH), the Spencer Foundation, and more
• Develops educational materials and trainings regarding… Show more
• Develops educational materials and trainings regarding electronic proposal submission forms (ePSFs) and S.M.A.R.T. goals
• Tracks termination dates of grants and issues 30-60-90-day notices to Principal Investigators to ensure that they are on track or if they need a no-cost extension
• Serves as liaison/administrative support for the IRB, including managing intake, tracking, and distribution of protocols to committee members, assuring compliance of protocols with all policies (i.e., University.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Reviewed mid-year grant reports of 54 partner agencies
• Tracked grant disbursements of 116 programs across 10 years
• Conducted a survey on the financial impact of the pandemic on non-profits in the Greater Richmond Area

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Conducted qualitative data analyses of focus groups on food insecurity in higher education
• Prepared research for dissemination by drafting a manuscript and creating deliverables
• Provided recommendations for policy and practice

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Empowered youth by creating curricula and co-leading programs centered on writing and communication, ages 10-14
• Updated and managed the grants database
• Developed and facilitated staff trainings on Social Emotional Learning and Trauma-Informed Care

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Conducted an extensive literature review on food insecurity among college students
• Designed and distributed promotional materials to attract participants
• Revised a semi-structured interview guide for three focus groups

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

• Educated youth (ages 4-14) in various STEAM summer programs
• Acted as a liaison between host organizations and camp directors
• Provided daily digital communications with parents

Newport News, Virginia, United States

• Identified and created collaborative partnerships with on-campus and community resources concerning mental health, sexual assault, and shelter support services
• Developed and implemented an evidence-based, student-centered, and survivor-focused Mental Health Resource Fair

Newport News, Virginia, United States

• Filmed & edited video promotions such as Commencement Highlights, Torggler Summer Vocal Institute, and interviews with high profile clients such as President Trible and Former Mayor of Newport News
• Created digital content as a social media assistant for the Alumni House Opening & Commencement Exercises

Master Of Social Work - Msw, 4.0

Concentration in Administration, Planning, and Policy Practice

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology, 3.82

Minor in Civic Engagement and Social Entrepreneurship