Established in 1963 by Michael Osheowitz, SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity), is an educational non-profit focused on improving outcomes for students from underserved and historically underrepresented backgrounds. For over 50 years, SEO has been an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational programs and opportunities that maximize the full potential of our students. Each year SEO serves 6,000+ participants nationally and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results.Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity. SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence: empowering individuals to move from high school through college, from underserved communities to middle class (SEO Scholars), from underrepresented interns to prestigious careers (SEO Career and SEO Law), from successful professionals to positions of economic influence (SEO Alternative Investments). We propel human potential.

Vista Del Mar Child and Family services work to improve the needs of children and families by offering high-quality treatment programs for children with significant emotional, social, learning, and developmental disabilities. They provide a range of programs in education, autism, adoption, residential care, prevention, and early intervention. What I did:● Perform basic administrative duties for the clinical records department● Input unusual occurrence reports into TIER● Respond to emails and voicemails● Audit billing records for released and existing clientsI also had the opportunity to volunteer with the inpatient program. ● Assisted with the care of adolescence between 12-18 at a residential treatment program serving at high risk youth in the Los Angeles County● Observed an individualized, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy based approach● Cultivated positive relationships and trust with the patients through sports, music, and art● Developed quick conflict resolution skills in a unpredictable environment During my time at Vista Del Mar I was fortunate enough to develop deep and meaningful relationships with the patients. I learned different forms of communication and conflict resolution. I learned that I could be a major source of inspiration for troubled children. My work experience here has given me motivation and inspiration to continue to work with children.

Philadelphia FIGHT is comprehensive health service organization that provides primary care, consumer education, research, and advocacy for those living with HIV/AIDS and those at high risk. What I did● Prepared promotional material for over thirteen events; oversaw the distribution of event materials● Managed and replied to email and voice mail inquiries; registered participants online and over the phone● Supported on site event set-up and cleanup; checked attendees in day of; provided direct support as necessary● Reviewed and analyzed workshop evaluations for two, day-long conferences● Recorded and analyzed attendance trends ● Attended staff planning meetings and typed meeting summaries