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Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Managed outside counsel for LLC dissolution and formation project;• Researched applicable employment laws and updated Employee Handbook and policies to ensure compliance; and • Ensured compliance with Federal and State workers compensation and unemployment insurance regulations.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Intake, Investigate, and Analyze complaints of discrimination in the Commonwealth

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Las Vegas Metropolitan Area

Co-managed a team of 150 political canvassers who knocked 251,000 doors in critical voter engagement project for the DSCC.

Greater Boston

• facilitate Discovery in the Dark workshops utilizing Sara Minkara's unique empowerment framework;• manage logistics and communication with clients and partners, including sighted guide training;• tailor facilitation content to meet client objectives; and• draft comprehensive final report, summarizing survey data and outcomes for clients.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Responsible for docket of adult guardianship, medical debt, and supported decision making cases• Drafted a Supported Decision-Making Agreement, including accessible social story worksheets• Conducted intake interviews and facilitated regular meetings with clients• Researched and developed thoughtful case theories• Drafted pleadings, motions, and formal letters

Boston, Massachusetts

Consulted on Accessibility and Inclusion projects with:- Smithsonian Air and Space Museum;- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA);- Law School Admission Council (LSAC);- The Society for Cultural Anthropology; and- Shed Aquarium.

Boston, Ma

User/Expert Lab:- manage user/expert contextual research that includes recruitment, communication, and scheduling;- oversee user/expert sessions both at IHCD headquarters and in the field and ensure organized documentation;- compile and analyze qualitative data (Filemaker Pro software);- generate and explore potential user/expert opportunities with public and private clients; - participate in consulting projects and proposal creation; and- collaboratively prepare reports, research papers, and presentations. IHCD Public Education Program:- design and distribute digital newsletter;- organize and promote IHCD lecture series (e.g. Lunch & Learns);- represent the organization at meetings and conferences;- meet with drop-in visitors;- maintain visitor data on lectures, events and drop-in visitors; - present on Inclusive design and user/expert research; and - assist in fundraising and donor cultivation.

Boston, Ma

A user/expert is a person who has developed expertise by means of their lived experience in dealing with the challenges of the environment due to a physical, sensory or cognitive functional limitation. The environment is understood broadly to include the physical, information, communication, policy and attitudinal/social environments. A primary user/expert personally lives with one or more functional limitations."A user/expert can be anyone who has developed natural experience in dealing with the challenges of our built environment. User/experts include parents managing with toddlers, older people with changing vision or stamina, people of short stature, limited grasp or who use wheelchairs. These diverse people have developed strategies for coping with the barriers and hazards they encounter everyday. The experience of the user/expert is usually in strong contrast to the life experience of most designers and is invaluable in evaluating both existing products and places as well as new designs in development." [Ostroff, Elaine. INNOVATION, the Quarterly Journal of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), Volume 16, No. 1 1997.]

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Researched and drafted legal memoranda on a wide variety of criminal law issues• Discussed and analyzed cases with Justice and Clerks• Assisted with research and drafting of judicial decisions• Cite checked and proofread legal memoranda and draft decisions• Researched & drafted updates to Criminal Practice and Procedure - Massachusetts Practice Series

Galway, County Galway, Ireland

• Completed legal and policy research on effective de-institutionalization initiatives around the world• Edited “Galway Comment” on Article 30 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities• Supported online programing by synthesizing information for participants and facilitating small groups• Gained familiarity with and exposure to Ireland’s Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act and coordinating interactive virtual international law programs

Cambridge, Ma

• Developed and implemented cross sector strategy for increasing program delivery;• Identified and solicited clientele for ETI’s "In the Dark" workshops;• Cultivated relationships with universities and colleges;• Designed and implemented a program evaluation system that documented and measured the impact of workshops;• Created organizational communications including newsletters and fundraising collateral;• Coordinated logistics for ETI events, including In the Dark, community Inclusion Circles, public relations opportunities, and volunteer appreciation events;• Led team use of Salesforce, provided training and administrative support as needed; and • Facilitated three seasonal fundraising campaigns.

Greater Boston Area

Roxbury, Ma

Grantmaking:• Prospect and research grant opportunities in conjunction with Resource Development Director• Maintain an annual grants calendar• Write grant proposals• Assist with grant reportsFundraising Strategy:• Work with Resource Development team and Senior Staff to develop annual fundraising strategy• Co-lead DSNI’s Resource Development Committee of the BoardKnowledge Management & Donor Cultivation:• Manage donor database and donor acknowledgement process.• Maintain Salesforce database integrity and accuracy.• Assist with preparation of donor/prospect profiles maintaining confidentiality.• Assist with prospect research of individual donors• Schedule and prepare site visits for current and prospective funders.• Prepare gifts and grants reports as needed.Mailings, Appeals and Collateral Materials:• Coordinate the mailing of fundraising appeals and annual report, including appeal coordination, and printing• Assist as needed with the development of collateral or promotional materials• Support gift acknowledgement in organization publications, including annual reportFundraising Events:• Support fundraising and friendraising plans for DSNI’s annual events: Open House, Annual Meeting, and Multi-Cultural Festival, seeking sponsors and supporters.• Train other staff, including youth organizers, to support fund- and friendraising for these events• Work with Director level team to plan and organize special fundraising events such as but not limited to house parties

Dorchester, Ma 02125

• Lead visioning and planning process,• Supported curriculum planning, design, and implementation,• Coordinated fundraising efforts,• Maintaining communication with advisers and funders,• Managed College Interns and High School Counselors,• Planned and oversaw theatrical programming,• Planned and supervised field trips, and• Evaluated program outcomes.

Roxbury, Ma 02119

• Recruited, matched and retained diverse adult volunteer mentors and local youth,• Revised and implemented evaluation tools and policies,• Established connections and relationships with partner organizations and businesses,• Worked collaboratively in order to complete group projects,• Maintained a service Portfolio,• Public Speaking,• Reported on program activities and achievements in writing, and• Participated in professional development workshops, including but not limited to: o Cultural Competency (3 day Americorps retreat), o Facilitative Leadership for Social Change (by Interaction Institute for Social Change), o Skills and resources to support GLBTQ Youth, and o Self-Marketing: Leaning In and Standing Out (Career Moves at JVC).

Brookline Public Schools

• Followed prepared lesson plans and curriculums,• Supported classroom teachers by modifying tasks for students with disabilities,• Followed and discussed behavior plans for students with disabilities,• Assisted students and students with disabilities with class assignments, and• Communicated student successes and behavior with other school staff and classroom teacher.

Roxbury, Ma

• Mentored and managed 12 local youth (14 – 18 year olds),• Collaborated with DSNI staff to create summer curriculum,• Facilitated workshops for youth,• Guided youth in event planning process, and• Work on supervisory team.

Dorchester, Ma

• Developed curriculum for and taught 10th Grade US History Cold War unit;• Collaborated with classroom teacher and other faculty to develop curriculum for and teach WWII and Civil Rights Movement units;• Established mentoring relationships with students;• Attended faculty meetings;• Attended professional development sessions; and• Collaborated with special education teachers and administration to provide support for students with IEPs.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: Suffolk Law's Journal Of Trial & Appellate Advocacy, Staff Editor Student Bar Association, Academic Affairs.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Secondary Education And History, 3.6

Activities and Societies: Gordon College Student Association, Orientation StaffAs a student at Gordon College I served two years.