► Managed a 3-year, federally-funded initiative to assess the accessibility of Vermont's Victims Compensation Program and subsequently implemented suggested improvements to outreach, application and service provision.► Coordinated the collaboration, development, implementation and evaluation for an extensive revision of Vermont's 64-hour, foundation-level course on the rights, services, and experiences of victims of crime► Provided direct training to state agencies, community… Show more ► Managed a 3-year, federally-funded initiative to assess the accessibility of Vermont's Victims Compensation Program and subsequently implemented suggested improvements to outreach, application and service provision.► Coordinated the collaboration, development, implementation and evaluation for an extensive revision of Vermont's 64-hour, foundation-level course on the rights, services, and experiences of victims of crime► Provided direct training to state agencies, community organizations, network allies and other stakeholders, utilizing varied interactive education methods.► Planned and facilitated meetings with agency staff and diverse stakeholders.► Designed and coordinated the production and distribution of training and event related publications using Microsoft Publisher and web-based platforms, to supplement public education efforts and to advance outreach initiatives.► Coordinated events both internally and in collaboration with network allies► Created, edited and managed web site content in coordination with Center staff and network allies. Show less

►Brought structure and regularity to a loose group of organizational reps and community members.►Organize monthly meetings, create monthly meeting agendas, and facilitate monthly meetings (Dec. 2009 - May 2011). ►Co-manage the group's list serve. Recruit members by developing basic materials and popularizing the group name.

► Worked one-on-one with a Mexican National student on a dairy farm to facilitate English language acquisition and cultural acclimation, towards attainment of General Education Development (GED) certificate.► Designed context-appropriate lesson plans around student-determined needs. Evaluate and document student’s progress.► Provided referrals and logistical connections to additional social and health-related services as needed.

►Identified and recruited eligible students for the program through direct outreach, and outreach to service providers and employers working with potentially eligible populations. Managed qualitative and quantitative data collected via recruitment.►Conducted eligibility interviews – in both English and Spanish – in informal settings, on farms, in schools and in homes.►Coordinated requests for volunteer services with those interested in volunteering with the program, across the state.

►Initiated and maintained connections with a variety of state and private organizations comprised of and/or potentially serving immigrants, refugees and asylees.►Developed and distributed linguistically/culturally appropriate outreach materials to increase awareness around to increase knowledge of services available to immigrants and refugees. ►Designed and implemented trainings to coalitions and organizations serving immigrants and refugees in Vermont. ►Coordinated with local… Show more ►Initiated and maintained connections with a variety of state and private organizations comprised of and/or potentially serving immigrants, refugees and asylees.►Developed and distributed linguistically/culturally appropriate outreach materials to increase awareness around to increase knowledge of services available to immigrants and refugees. ►Designed and implemented trainings to coalitions and organizations serving immigrants and refugees in Vermont. ►Coordinated with local stakeholders to schedule and publicize workshops, educational performances and other outreach/engagement opportunities. Show less

►Co-planed and initiated a statewide campaign for Bias-Free Policing. Continue to network and organize to promote the adoption and enactment of Bias-Free Policing policies in every police department in Vermont. ►Co-created the Action Pack for Bias-Free Policing across Vermont, as an advocacy guide for statewide use by current and new community organizers.

►Researched and developed a Service Learning framework to provide a supplementary educational component to youth volunteers’ service with Food & Friends, collaborating with all program departments to design lesson plans. ►Recruited volunteers from local schools, universities, and organizations to bolster and diversify the volunteer base. Managed internships for local and nation-wide youth groups and individuals.►Streamlined complex and multifaceted volunteer databases to maximize… Show more ►Researched and developed a Service Learning framework to provide a supplementary educational component to youth volunteers’ service with Food & Friends, collaborating with all program departments to design lesson plans. ►Recruited volunteers from local schools, universities, and organizations to bolster and diversify the volunteer base. Managed internships for local and nation-wide youth groups and individuals.►Streamlined complex and multifaceted volunteer databases to maximize efficiency Show less

►Guided and instructed groups of 23 high-achieving secondary school students from around the United States, nominated for youth leadership conferences in Washington, D.C. ►Educated and prepared students to make ethical decisions in National Security and Law through debate, interpretation and facilitation of a curriculum►Enhanced leadership skills and practices through behavior modeling and activity design.

►Designed and presented culturally sensitive, age-appropriate curriculum to improve students’ written and oral communication skills in English. Monitored and evaluated progress.►Coordinated a pen-pal correspondence with two public schools in Los Angeles and Oakland►Mediated a training for incoming TEFL volunteers. Recruited student participants. Provided written and oral evaluations of trainees' performances for submission to Peace Corps supervisors. Development… Show more ►Designed and presented culturally sensitive, age-appropriate curriculum to improve students’ written and oral communication skills in English. Monitored and evaluated progress.►Coordinated a pen-pal correspondence with two public schools in Los Angeles and Oakland►Mediated a training for incoming TEFL volunteers. Recruited student participants. Provided written and oral evaluations of trainees' performances for submission to Peace Corps supervisors. Development Assistant/Mentor, SOS International Orphanage and Youth Home►Met weekly with institutionalized teens to discuss relevant issues while practicing English. ►Coordinated with youth facility director on a regular basis to troubleshoot and explore opportunities for development and provided in-class support to preschool teachers working with children ages 3-6►Launched a partnership between SOS youth facility and ALEG, instigating a mutual network. Board Member / Newsletter Editor, Gender and Development (GAD) Committee ►Served on elected board of locals and Americans to promote gender awareness and equality in Romania through fundraising, community events, networking and advocacy.►Designed and synthesized a newsletter. Solicited membership and bolstered networking among progressive feminist and human rights NGOs.Liaison/Board Member, Association for Gender Equality and Freedom (ALEG) ►Collaborated with ALEG President and Lead Psychologist to create a club for institutionalized teens. Researched art therapy from international specialists to modernize and diversify ALEG’s methods. Identified and utilized appropriate resources to innovate a local organization. Show less

►Worked with team of teachers and assistants to develop and implement lesson plans and activities►Created safe and productive environment for children before and after school and during summers►Guided children towards academic and social responsibility, lending professional and emotional support.