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Chicago, Il, Us

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Facilitate mentorships between adolescents and young adults with cancer and supportive, knowledgeable mentors.• Coordinate complex schedules and plan agendas for virtual and in-person mentorship visits, ensuring meaningful and productive sessions.• Build and nurture relationships with participants, families, mentors, and hospital staff, tailoring programming to individual needs and fostering a collaborative approach.• Provide resources and materials to support mentorship activities, such as tools for skill-building or project development.• Manage the mentorship lifecycle with precision, maintaining detailed case notes and tracking systems to ensure transparency and efficiency for all stakeholders.• Collect and analyze data to measure mentorship outcomes, comparing data sets to assess program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.• Handle sensitive information with the utmost care, ensuring data security and confidentiality in compliance with privacy standards.

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

• Managed all aspects of program operations across six counties, including setting milestones, defining timelines, overseeing budgets, and ensuring contract deliverables were met.• Coordinated with 20+ police agencies, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, improving internal communication, and aligning strategies with organizational goals.• Collected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to measure program outcomes, preparing detailed reports to guide strategic decision-making and program improvements.• Researched, developed, and facilitated tailored training sessions for diverse community sectors and stakeholders while planning and executing events, campaigns, and multi-agency meetings to advance public health objectives.• Collaborated with communications teams to design and distribute educational and marketing materials, reaching nearly 4 million people over two years through strategic media campaigns and outreach efforts.• Participated in community events, including drug take-back days, Narcan distribution events, health fairs, and public speaking engagements, promoting health and safety initiatives.• Implemented culturally competent strategic plans to improve community health outcomes, incorporating assessments, capacity building, and evaluation processes.• Facilitated the SC Palmetto Retailers Education Program (PREP) and represented the region on the state committee to drive policy and program improvements and best practices.• Adapted strategies to address evolving needs, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and community objectives.

Columbia, South Carolina

• Managed all aspects of the coalition, fostering community engagement and securing a $200,000 federally funded grant to sustain initiatives while achieving a 22% growth in membership and volunteer participation in one year.• Supervised a team of interns, a communications assistant, and school advisors, building a sustainable program and supporting the development of drug-free youth clubs across seven schools.• Planned and executed events, including a Youth Leadership Summit, coordinating venues, vendors, schedules, and volunteer efforts to ensure successful outcomes.• Led community prevention initiatives with local police, such as DEA Drug Take-Back Days, compliance checks, public safety checkpoints, and awareness campaigns like Project Sticker Shock.• Revitalized community relationships through outreach and collaboration, aligning coalition strategies with local needs and priorities.• Collected and analyzed survey data to prepare program reports for federal funders, ensuring compliance and demonstrating impact.• Collaborated with communication teams to create engaging outreach campaigns and partnered with external vendors for seamless event execution.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Managed social media accounts for two coalitions, creating web, print, and media content focused on substance abuse prevention, education, and community health.• Supported Project Specialists, Managers, and Directors in community outreach, event planning, and engagement initiatives, often collaborating with high school and middle school students in Rise Above It clubs.• Assisted with data collection to monitor community trends related to alcohol and drug use, informing coalition strategies and programming.• Performed administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations and support the success of coalition activities.

Chester, South Carolina

• Coordinated AET operations in Chester, Fairfield, and Lancaster counties, including data entry and reporting.• Researched trends in alcohol, tobacco, and drug use to inform prevention strategies.• Assisted law enforcement in reducing youth access to alcohol, achieving a safer community.

Columbia, South Carolina

• Led the Immigrant Justice Committee at Carolina Peace, organizing events, recruiting members, and managing social media for effective outreach.• Organized events and attended rallies for human rights advocacy, including a rally at the Statehouse for immigration legislation.• Represented the committee on various media platforms, discussing immigration issues and providing educational information to the public.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Peace Corps Prep Program.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba