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Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Hudsonville, Michigan, United States

Enhancing elementary students' social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes through an evidence-based, tiered framework.

Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Dedicating a year’s time to support Northern Ireland’s oldest peace and reconciliation centre, working collaboratively with 11 volunteers from diverse backgrounds.Providing hospitality & programming to ~7,500 people of different ethnicities, ages, sensitivities, & stories.Fine-tuning skills in unconditional welcome, consistent engagement, and relationship-building with an ever-rotating group of residential guests.

Holland, Mi

Taught children about body safety and safe adults to diminish the potential for child sexual abuse (CSA). Empowered CSA survivors to advocate for CSA awareness by leading a youth advocacy team of 17 teenagers.Educated 22,000 elementary students in 2022-2023 alongside seven colleagues.

Holland, Michigan, United States

Worked alongside a client toward their personal goals, as outlined in their individualized treatment plan, per the state of Michigan. These social, physical, and interpersonal goals were determined by the client and a multidisciplinary team.

Saugatuck, Michigan, United States

Solidified service industry skills in a high-volume vacation town. Increased confidence and competence with customer engagement, food preparation, cleaning, and efficient service. Collaborated with management on enhancing sustainability practices post COVID-19 pandemic.Partnered with the local Children’s Advocacy Center to grow the company’s philanthropic efforts.

Holland, Michigan, United States

Worked alongside Dr. Llena Chavis, PhD, LMSW. Used a multi-tiered intervention strategy to combat the school-to-prison-pipeline in Holland, MI. Implemented literary groups, mentoring, intergroup dialogue, and cross-community relations as methods to enhance diversity awareness and anti-racist efforts of Holland's teachers, school administrators, police officers, and community members.

Holland, Michigan, United States

(2020-2021) Collaborated on a team of 12 resident assistants (RAs) for 265 students in Dykstra Hall. Engaged biweekly in professional development on DEI, mental health, suicide intervention, implicit bias, and other topics to ensure a nurturing environment for residents. Provided counsel, created educational content, managed crises, cultivated community, enforced policy, and directed hall vision to meet the evolving needs of the COVID-19 pandemic.(2021-2022) Collaborated on a team of eight RAs for 55 students in the South Lincoln neighborhood.Gained experience in interpersonal conflict management, rule enforcement, community building, and increased self-management skills.

Holland, Michigan, United States

Created a business case for DEI efforts for the Downtown Holland Subcommittee, selling the economic benefits of increasingly diverse population demographics to skeptical business owners. Conducted interviews with five business owners, nonprofit directors, and other leaders. Surveyed 500 community members and presented findings to over 30 store owners, local politicians, and community members. Project featured in The Lakeshore West Michigan online newspaper.

Saugatuck, Michigan, United States

Educated children aged 1-14 at various day camps through the summer. Conducted classroom management, lesson planning, and hands-on art education. Took evolving COVID-19 changes in stride and empowered our students to do the same.

Holland, Mi

Volunteer-based position with Ready for Life, an organization that provides an education for college-aged students with disabilities.Focused on academic support and peer connections. Worked directly with students and cultivated dynamic relationships.

Evart, Michigan, United States

Led 50 campers, aged 9-12, in 2019 and supervised seven counselors and their 300 campers in 2020.Oversaw programming, supported counselors with routine supervision, and managed camper/counselor crises. Initiated creative changes to programming in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Social Work (Cswe Accredited), Organizational Leadership, Summa Cum Laude, 3.96

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Phi Alpha Honor Society 2022 Celtic May Term in Scotland, Northern Ireland, &.

Education record

Activities and Societies: KLAA Student Representative - President Student Congress - Vice President Dance Marathon - Committee MemberGPA.