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Greater St. Louis

Greater St. Louis

A coalition of over 40 immigrant service providers in the St. louis region. The mission is to increase collaboration by convening organizations and community members to educate and facilitate responsive collective impact in the St. Louis region.- Co-lead the volunteer led coalition of approximately 70 organizations and community members in St. Louis region- Represent the coalition's goals and missions in public spaces.- Lead the executive committee in developing strategic goals to… Show more A coalition of over 40 immigrant service providers in the St. louis region. The mission is to increase collaboration by convening organizations and community members to educate and facilitate responsive collective impact in the St. Louis region.- Co-lead the volunteer led coalition of approximately 70 organizations and community members in St. Louis region- Represent the coalition's goals and missions in public spaces.- Lead the executive committee in developing strategic goals to address concerns and needs of the immigrant community.- Lead General body meetings with all members and community allies interested in learning about ISPN’s work.- Support Governance and Finance committee with maintaining awareness of grant outcomes, reports and assist in grantwriting.- Provide supervisory oversight to program manager staff.- Develop operational procedures.- Ensure executive committee members are supported and equipped with proper tools to accomplish the committee’s goals.- Maintain relationships with grant funders and assist with identifying new funding sources. Show less

Greater St. Louis

- Led a team of outreach staff representing EHOC during trainings and outreach events.- Developed outreach strategies to investigate instances of housing discrimination.- Participated and provided technical assistance to grassroots coalitions with a housing focus. - Developed monthly social media campaigns to raise public awareness regarding Fair Housing protections.- Ensured federal and local grant program deliverables were met, and submitted quarterly and monthly grant… Show more - Led a team of outreach staff representing EHOC during trainings and outreach events.- Developed outreach strategies to investigate instances of housing discrimination.- Participated and provided technical assistance to grassroots coalitions with a housing focus. - Developed monthly social media campaigns to raise public awareness regarding Fair Housing protections.- Ensured federal and local grant program deliverables were met, and submitted quarterly and monthly grant reports. - Represented EHOC as the Co-Convener of the Immigrant Service Providers Network (ISPN).- Identified strategic advocacy direction in collaboration and coordination with the various departments at EHOC. - Co-led planning of the annual Fair Housing conference which yields approximately 200 attendees annually.- Coordinated the design and creation of the annual report focused on prevalent fair housing challenges. Show less

Greater St. Louis Area

- Led the creation of EHOC’s 2021 Eviction Report: “Stop Gap: eviction moratoriums and housing (in)stability in the St. Louis area. -Coordinated and conducted Fair Housing Informational workshops for various groups.- Built partnerships with community-focused organizations- Created factsheets for the general public regarding Fair Housing rights and updates to the law.- Developed educational PowerPoint presentations for training workshops.- Managed Spanish intake… Show more - Led the creation of EHOC’s 2021 Eviction Report: “Stop Gap: eviction moratoriums and housing (in)stability in the St. Louis area. -Coordinated and conducted Fair Housing Informational workshops for various groups.- Built partnerships with community-focused organizations- Created factsheets for the general public regarding Fair Housing rights and updates to the law.- Developed educational PowerPoint presentations for training workshops.- Managed Spanish intake hotline.- Supervised MSW foundation and concentration level interns.- Managed EHOC’s volunteers and Speakers Bureau.- Participated in grassroots community organizing with Homes For All- Served as the chair of the Immigrant Service Provider's Network (ISPN) Service Providers Committee Show less

Preservation Square

• Conducted intakes and assessments for residents enrolling into the case management program.• Worked with families to assess, develop, implement, monitor and recommend modifications to development plans using a holistic and strengths-based approach. • Identified gaps in services, advocate on behalf of residents, coordinate and monitor service delivery for caseload of approximately 60 families.• Tracked all data into a customized performance management system to document resident’s… Show more • Conducted intakes and assessments for residents enrolling into the case management program.• Worked with families to assess, develop, implement, monitor and recommend modifications to development plans using a holistic and strengths-based approach. • Identified gaps in services, advocate on behalf of residents, coordinate and monitor service delivery for caseload of approximately 60 families.• Tracked all data into a customized performance management system to document resident’s progress.• Advocated on behalf of residents in court processes as well as protecting their housing rights.• Participated in the planning of community-building programs such as “National Night Out”. • Attended community supportive services meetings with critical partners and other social service entities. Show less

Greater St. Louis Area

Project management/Community Engagement• Organized and facilitated resident led meetings focused on community engagement strategies.• Served as lead-survey manager to a team of 8 resident leaders in Ferguson. • Organized resident-led meetings with city officials to advocate on behalf of the community.• Planned and led staff meetings with St. Louis community service liaisons.• Practiced results-based accountability with resident leaders and community… Show more Project management/Community Engagement• Organized and facilitated resident led meetings focused on community engagement strategies.• Served as lead-survey manager to a team of 8 resident leaders in Ferguson. • Organized resident-led meetings with city officials to advocate on behalf of the community.• Planned and led staff meetings with St. Louis community service liaisons.• Practiced results-based accountability with resident leaders and community stakeholders.Administrative Assistance• Prepared legal memo to inform executive decision-making.• Coordinated communication between executive staff and community stakeholders.• Drafted Memorandum of Understanding between resident leaders and partnering organizations.• Participated in regional policy advocacy through Community Builders Network.• Gained experience in grant writing and program development.• Assisted in planning nationwide conference “Choice Means Choice”.• Presented board recommendations regarding partner organizations.• Contributed to regional planning initiatives such as Creating Whole Communities.• Provided research assistance to President for a published article in the ABA Journal. Show less

• Advocated for clients in the Housing and Homelessness department• Served as a mediator between the attorney and client• Coordinated assistance with service providers on behalf of the clients• Developed long-term action plans with clients to encourage self-sustainability using a strengths-based approach• Coordinated with the Homeless Youth Service system in the metro area to create a seamless service delivery with other members of the Continuum of Care• Accurately… Show more • Advocated for clients in the Housing and Homelessness department• Served as a mediator between the attorney and client• Coordinated assistance with service providers on behalf of the clients• Developed long-term action plans with clients to encourage self-sustainability using a strengths-based approach• Coordinated with the Homeless Youth Service system in the metro area to create a seamless service delivery with other members of the Continuum of Care• Accurately documented case notes for clients and legal staff based on grant funds for each client• Developed a resource manual for navigating St. Louis resources available to clients Show less

Washington University In St. Louis

-Motivated potential applicants to join the Peace Corps-Conducted general information sessions once a month discussing requirements for becoming a volunteer-Participated in Career Fairs and Information tables in the St. Louis Metro area including SLU, UMSL, Harris-Stowe Fontbonne, Lindenwood etc-Connected Returned Peace Corps volunteers with potential applicants and invitees to the Peace Corps-Reported new leads and organized an action plan for recruiting events-Held office… Show more -Motivated potential applicants to join the Peace Corps-Conducted general information sessions once a month discussing requirements for becoming a volunteer-Participated in Career Fairs and Information tables in the St. Louis Metro area including SLU, UMSL, Harris-Stowe Fontbonne, Lindenwood etc-Connected Returned Peace Corps volunteers with potential applicants and invitees to the Peace Corps-Reported new leads and organized an action plan for recruiting events-Held office hours for the public weekly engage in depth conversations regarding the Peace Corps experience. Show less

Ecuador

-Administered Community Diagnosis to assess the local needs.-Led weekly leadership development youth group consisting of 15 youth ages 15-20.-Organized and facilitated “Parenting School” tailored to fit the lifestyle of the women involved from the incorporated women’s association of 20 women-Taught English as a Second Language to grades 5th-10th weekly, and to adults once a week for a total of two years.-Empowered 5th, 6th and 8th graders to explore and apply Life Skills… Show more -Administered Community Diagnosis to assess the local needs.-Led weekly leadership development youth group consisting of 15 youth ages 15-20.-Organized and facilitated “Parenting School” tailored to fit the lifestyle of the women involved from the incorporated women’s association of 20 women-Taught English as a Second Language to grades 5th-10th weekly, and to adults once a week for a total of two years.-Empowered 5th, 6th and 8th graders to explore and apply Life Skills, Values, and Goal-setting techniques to their long-term life goals. - Collaborated with outside organizations as a community liaison to the local small enterprises; and served as a translator when visitors visited the local tourist attractions. -Initiated a small business with six community members selling a homemade all-natural hair cream for --Afro-Ecuadorians in various surrounding communities which created an extra source of income.-Led the Peer Support Network as president, during the second year of service for fellow Peace Corps Volunteers -Led meetings for the Ethnic and Religious Minority support group for fellow Peace Corps Volunteers. -Designed and facilitated an annual month-long summer camp for youth ages 6-17.-Engaged in resource development for funding the annual summer camp.-Designed and implemented an integrative tutoring program which involved families, teachers and, students, to holistically improve literacy, creativity, and problem-solving skills for 4th-6th graders.-Enhanced the women’s artesian group by teaching recycled art which increased the variety of merchandise, to promote women empowerment and generate income for local women.-Spearheaded the “Contra la Violencia” (Against Violence) campaign which served as a service-learning project aiming to decrease domestic violence and physical altercations in the community. Show less

Kansas City, Missouri

Duties included review source format, review marketing material for TIPS project, data entry, verification and assisted in data collection under the supervision of Jannette Berkley-Patton, Ph.D., Starlyn Hawes, M.A., and Erin Moore, M.A.*January 2011, received Collaborative IRB Training Initiative Certification

Kansas City, Missouri Area

-Assisted 1st year and transfer students in their transition to UMKC-Informed the students of the resources available to them on campus-Provided tutoring or directed the mentee to where they could find assistance-Encouraged campus involvement and informed mentees of events according to their interests.-Trained new Peer Mentors on how to be effective mentors-Supported the peer mentors with information or resources needed -Problem-solved through difficult situations for… Show more -Assisted 1st year and transfer students in their transition to UMKC-Informed the students of the resources available to them on campus-Provided tutoring or directed the mentee to where they could find assistance-Encouraged campus involvement and informed mentees of events according to their interests.-Trained new Peer Mentors on how to be effective mentors-Supported the peer mentors with information or resources needed -Problem-solved through difficult situations for the mentors with their mentees. Show less

Masters Of Social Work (Msw), Social And Economic Development Specialization In Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Double Major In Psychology And Spanish

Activities and Societies: NAACP, Coaching Program, Jumpstart, Mock Trial, Psi Chi