Mckenna Heap-Garner Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Kampala, Uganda

• Support 2 projects - Family Care: From Policy to Practice in Uganda and Inclusive Family Strengthening in Zambia• Conduct key informant interviews and focus group discussions with 5-6 foster care organizations in Uganda• Document learning through written case studies to inform the finalization of national foster care guidelines• Work with CRS partners and other stakeholders to organize ‘learning into action’ sessions • Support the development of training materials related to child protection, positive parenting, inclusion of children with disabilities, and alternative care

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Aided the Director of Advocacy in developing EMPath’s 2021 public policy agenda • Researched, recommended, and helped implement a racial equity policy evaluation tool• Co-facilitated 5 consumer group advocacy meetings with 4-6 current and former EMPath participants• Conducted outreach with the Director of Advocacy to 200 state legislators about EMPath’s policy priorities • Collaborated with advocates from external organizations through statewide coalitions and one-on-one meetings• Monitored MA state budget process and tracked line items impacting EMPath’s policy priorities

Provo, Utah Area

· Instructed and coached groups of volunteers on structure and grammar of Czech language· Presented daily trainings and demonstrations on planning, goal-setting, and conflict resolution· Collaborated with co-workers to improve teaching methods and set personal goals· Conducted evaluations of Czech speaking abilities of prospective employees

Tooele, Utah

· Planned and directed various children’s group activities · Assisted in supervising and interacting with 15 – 20 children daily

Orlando, Florida Area

· Ensured quality restaurant service in a fast-paced environment· Worked closely among a large team of co-workers· Operated cash register and interacted with hundreds of guests daily

Master Of Social Work - Msw

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociocultural Anthropology, Gpa: 3.91