Kaitlin Abrams Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

• Organize campaigns, non-violent direct actions, and meetings with policy makers to impact HIV/AIDS, health, housing, and human services policy at the state level.•Build a base of people directly and indirectly affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use, incarceration, and homelessness by building relationships with, training, and mobilizing staff, clients, community members, and coalition partners.•Lead digital organizing strategy: Launched email and mobile messaging platform, built and manage a database of supporters, and write content to mobilize supporters to action.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

•Provided administrative support to remote team, analyzed and reported data, and improved workflow processes to maintain high quality client referral process and enhance the clinical outcomes of clients living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.•Led digital strategy through COVID-19: Organized two webinar series, created virtual presentations, wrote email outreach, and trained staff and clients on accessing virtual care.•Engaged organizations by developing workshops, curriculum, and marketing materials about Housing Works programs.

Addams Tavern

Managed multiple simultaneous priorities to maximize guest hospitality, including training new staff, managing reservations and waitlist, and supporting dining team.

Greater New York City Area

• Assumed responsibilities of Development Associate during turnover period, including managing the fundraising, outreach, thanking, and tracking of $400,000 from over 1,200 donors.• Organized 14 fundraising events from conception to execution, including leading digital communications for 'Giving Tuesday,' resulting in raising over $50,000 in one day.• Led recruitment and organization of volunteers for global conference of 300 people.• Coordinated logistics for Week of Advocacy, helping to bring 40 global LGBTIQ activists to NYC for negotiations with United Nations diplomats.

• Developed inclusive and challenging curriculum to promote sexual health, safety, and pleasure on campus.• Partnered with student groups to run community-relevant workshops. • Organized logistics for 6-week positive sexuality seminars, including scheduling, booking, and catering.• Supervised team of 11 facilitators to prepare them for seminars and gather feedback.

Facilitated discussion groups of 30+ students, covering topics of combating sexual violence, understanding privilege and identity, and forming healthy relationships.

Colgate University

•Planned and lead outdoor trips for student to encourage environmental action, promote leadership, and build trust; completed 9-month training on backcountry and leadership skills.•Devised and implemented training curriculum to establish inclusive language practices and promote diversity and inclusion.

Utica, New York

Oversaw and managed 20 summer youth employees in two half-acre community gardens: Shared gardening knowledge, promoted a healthy and active lifestyle, and increased access to fresh produce in Utica.

Colgate University

•Organized weekly farm stand, potlucks, and other events to build community between students and local residents. •Increased local food options in Hamilton by maintaining a half-acre farm and distributing 3,500 pounds of food.

Scotch Plains, New Jersey, United States

Second Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and certified instructor with over 700 hours teaching children and adults, building confidence and resilience in students.

Bachelor'S Degree, Behavioral Neuroscience, Women'S Studies

Completed a semester-long thesis analyzing behavioral and psychophysiological components of racial bias, using a modified Weapons.

Multiculturalism And Human Rights

Intensive semester program focused on human rights; lived in 4 homestays and learned local language isiXhosa. Conducted in-depth personal.