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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Manage and aid in the creation and migration of multiple resource databases and toolkits
• Implement language justice and best practices in meetings, conferences, trainings, and webinars
• Serve as task supervisor for consultants and manage consultant contracts and invoices
• Onboard new staff and new membership staff about NNEDV and the history of the Domestic Violence movement and Violence Against Women
• Respond to technical assistance requests for all 56 state and territorial DV coalitions to improve their services and aid in their capacity building, particularly in the wake of COVID

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Lobby with 5 state coalitions to members of Congress on Capitol Hill to increase domestic violence and sexual assault funds and the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
• Collaborate with over 6 national culturally specific organizations to develop inclusive resources
• Participate in workgroups to reform internal and external racial equity and enhance language access services.
• Convene with international domestic violence advocates, attorneys, and diplomats to formulate strategies towards decreasing domestic violence and supporting survivors.
• Respond to technical assistance requests for all 56 state and territorial domestic violence coalitions to improve their services and aid in their capacity building.
• Plan and coordinate national and regional meetings for over 80 participants.

Durham, NC

• Devised a policy brief for a revision of the NC Healthy Youth Act of 2009 and submitted to local policy makers.
• Monitored, compiled pre and post test data, and analyzed data for reports from sexual health education interventions that contributed to decreasing teen pregnancy and STIs in Cumberland County.
• Conducted and transcribed 8 key informant interviews as part of community needs assessments to decreasing teen pregnancy and STI rates in Durham County.
• Mobilized teen ambassador group of 20 youth to revamp social media campaign for sexual health linking services for teens in Guilford County.
• Enhanced program design and developed a proposal for more regional specific comprehensive sex education.
• Conducted summative and outcome evaluations on the effectiveness of sexual health education intervention programs.

Chapel Hill, NC

• Created literature reviews to identify gaps in research on gender equity, HIV, and financial stability, and find empirical evidence for interventions and programs.
• Reviewed and edited publications to be submitted to scholarly journals.
• Conducted community organization outreach interviews to increase intercollegiate partnerships.
• Oversaw website development and upkeep.
• Aided in event planning for the launch of the office.

Chapel Hill, NC

• Assisted court advocates with survivors seeking legal support.
• Collaborated with Orange County Domestic Violence Task Force to enhance resources for survivors.
• Organized and monitored community fundraiser in Orange County that increased technological supplies needed for 15 survivors transitioning out of domestic violence situations.
• Conducted support group screenings and co-facilitated weekly domestic violence support groups.
• Constructed and filed domestic violence protective orders and safety plans.
• Provided crisis resources such as housing, food, and clothing, and update resource databases for survivors.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Train new office assistants on proper phone, office, and customer service etiquette.
• Update monthly campus and community resources to empower and increase self-sufficiency.
• Manage client services database for quarterly reports.
• Design program and event fliers using adobe illustrator and word publisher.
• Provide customer service and resources to students, visitors, and campus employees
• Assist with event planning for five scholarship award ceremonies and banquets.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Coordinate and lead mindfulness activities, empowerment programs, and arts therapy for clients.
• Devise agenda for meetings and events.
• Provide family and individual case management.
• Attend meetings with community partners to identify gaps in services.
• Manage client assessments and progress notes.

Malawi

• Collaborated with non-governmental organizations throughout Malawi to conduct community assessments.
• Developed and presented intervention strategies to combat HIV/AIDS in families, people in poverty, and men who have sex with men.
• Managed and monitored budget for community programs to maintain programs working to decrease HIV/AIDS.
• Orchestrated team meetings and consulted with other executive board members on how to allocate funds.
• Partnered with schools and hospitals to provide awareness and resources on HIV/AIDS testing and safe sex practices.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Developed and conducted a survey of over 700 accredited BSW and MSW programs’ field placement and study abroad opportunities for global social work and macro practice.
• Compose abstract and survey findings to be addressed at the 2014 Charlotte Research Scholars Symposium.
• Assist in web and social media development to increase awareness of safe sex practices for the LGBTQ community
• Create and edit community program video.

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Black Student Caucus - International Student Caucus - Ebony Readers/Onyx Theatre (EROT)

Bachelor Of Social Work; Minor In Public Health

Activities and Societies: Nu Theta Chapter of Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society - MERGE (Spoken Word and Poetry Group).