Margaux Shields Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

-Managed, developed, and assessed Friendly Chats: A Wellness Check-in program, in which over 150 volunteers check-in and chat on the phone with almost 1,000 isolated older adult participants of the Meals on Wheels People program.-Taught Senior Planet classes (a technology training program licensed by AARP) to older adults at Meals on Wheels People.

Coordinated Friendly Chats program, in which over 150 volunteers check-in and chat with almost 1,000 isolated older adult participants of the Meals on Wheels program.

Portland, Oregon Area

Worked on-call at a variety of Meals on Wheels locations in the greater Portland areaManaged teams of up to 50 volunteers to deliver meals to 400 home bound seniors a weekUsed database programs to track meals, clients, and volunteers and keep updated client notesProvided well-check phone calls for clients to assess and address current needs and concerns

Chicago, Illinois

Assisted older adults with accessing housing, employment, transportation, financial, and legal resources by-Interviewing clients to assess needs and concerns-Identifying appropriate referrals-Helping clients to complete applications and online forms-Maintaining case notes and writing/assembling information for clients

Chicago, Illinois

Provided writing and editing assistance on topics primarily related to healthcare and social services

Waukesha, Wisconsin

-Facilitated and supported cross-sector collaborative efforts to improve access to transportation for seniors andindividuals with disabiliites in Waukesha County-Played a lead roll in writing grants to support design and implementation of programs- Assisted seniors and individuals with disabilities to navigate transportation options by providing.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

-Interviewed individuals using mental health or substance use treatment services in Milwaukee County to gauge satisfaction and identify areas for improvement. -Performed outreach to people living with mental health or substance use disorders and inform them of the organization's advocacy program.

Milwaukee, WI

-Represented clients with disabilities in the Social Security Disability/SSI appeals process. -Advocated for clients in hearings before administrative law judges.-Reviewed medical records. -Researched the law. -Wrote briefs in support of clients’ cases.

Milwaukee, WI

Assisted clients living with mental illness to access public benefits including Medicaid, Medicare Part D, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and FoodShare.

Milwaukee, WI

-Managed a caseload of 80-100 cases in a variety of legal areas including Social Security disability, discrimination, advance planning, housing, employment, bankruptcy, and family law.

Madison, WI

-Developed and managed afterschool reading and math tutoring program for K-3 graders. -Recruited, trained, and retained volunteers from a variety of backgrounds, including students, retirees, parents, and other community members- Received "Rookie of the Year Award" for best new employee.

Cleveland, Ohio

-Engaged in public policy advocacy to reduce air pollution and protect public health and the environment. -Lobbied elected officials for stronger environmental protections. -Garnered media attention regarding the effects of air pollution by holding press conferences, writing opinion pieces, and releasing informational reports.- Wrote and designed "fact.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Graduated Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: -Active in the Public Interest Law Foundation, QLaw (LGBTQ+ student org) and the Elder Law Clinic. -Legal intern.

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Studies Political Science

Activities and Societies: -Led a campus environmental and public interest organization for two years. -Tutored elementary school and high.