Sophie Ruigu Email & Phone Number

Dayton, Oh, Us

Dayton, Oh, Us

Dayton, Ohio, United States

A passionate advocate for health equity and community empowerment, dedicated to eliminating disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. I specialize in fostering meaningful connections with diverse populations and recognizing them as the experts of their own health journeys. At the Center of Health Equity, I lead initiatives aimed at addressing social determinants of health and driving systemic change, through collaborative partnerships with other organizations sharing similar goals and… Show more A passionate advocate for health equity and community empowerment, dedicated to eliminating disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. I specialize in fostering meaningful connections with diverse populations and recognizing them as the experts of their own health journeys. At the Center of Health Equity, I lead initiatives aimed at addressing social determinants of health and driving systemic change, through collaborative partnerships with other organizations sharing similar goals and working directly with community members, I strive to create sustainable solutions that uplift underserved communities. Show less

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

- Complete volunteer enrollment elements such as program orientation, virtual interviews, reference checks, ensuring background check completions, etc.- Use information gathered during enrollment to write comprehensive assessments and determine program eligibility based on Big Brothers Big Sisters’ policies and procedures.- Ensure a high level of proficiency in applying child safety and risk management while Identifying child safety issues for volunteers

United States

- Collaborated with various organizations and community groups to establish partnerships and create new volunteer opportunities, diversifying the volunteer pool and increasing community engagement.- Coordinated and facilitated successful volunteer recruitment campaigns, resulting in a 40% increase in volunteer participation and raised awareness of the organization's mission and programs.-Developed and implemented a comprehensive volunteer orientation program and training sessions… Show more - Collaborated with various organizations and community groups to establish partnerships and create new volunteer opportunities, diversifying the volunteer pool and increasing community engagement.- Coordinated and facilitated successful volunteer recruitment campaigns, resulting in a 40% increase in volunteer participation and raised awareness of the organization's mission and programs.-Developed and implemented a comprehensive volunteer orientation program and training sessions, increasing volunteer retention by 25%.- Interviewed volunteers and conducted background checks to determine volunteer's eligibility in the program- Interviewed parents and children to determine their emotional, developmental, and physical needs.- Planned impactful events for mentors and mentees that facilitated healthy relationships.- Performed case management for all matches.- Provided community resources and referrals to families in need. Show less

Greater Scranton Area

- Attended continuing education courses and workshops to gain additional insurance industry knowledge. - Scheduled fact-finding appointments and consultations to determine client needs and overall financial situations. - Determined financial needs by assessing existing coverage and aligning new products and services with long-term goals. - Cultivated new business by offering presentations on financial well-being to individuals and groups on Medicare, term, and whole life insurance… Show more - Attended continuing education courses and workshops to gain additional insurance industry knowledge. - Scheduled fact-finding appointments and consultations to determine client needs and overall financial situations. - Determined financial needs by assessing existing coverage and aligning new products and services with long-term goals. - Cultivated new business by offering presentations on financial well-being to individuals and groups on Medicare, term, and whole life insurance. - Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments. - Approached potential clients using direct marketing techniques, including mailings and phone contacts. - Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients. - Displayed a positive attitude towards customers, peers, and other personnel, even during high-stress situations. Show less

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States

- Increased client satisfaction by resolving problems related to the language barrier. - Provided oral translations and interpretations for Swahili-speaking refugees during church services and educational events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension. - Listened to English video dialogue and developed translation into the target language to prepare subtitle scripts. - Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond… Show more - Increased client satisfaction by resolving problems related to the language barrier. - Provided oral translations and interpretations for Swahili-speaking refugees during church services and educational events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension. - Listened to English video dialogue and developed translation into the target language to prepare subtitle scripts. - Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literally written words. - Attended youth meetings to provide accurate consecutive translations of conversations between members. - Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another. - Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs. Show less

Westlands Kenya

- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns. - Collaborated with the leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine the best collection methods. - Supported research and development efforts to create new products, equipment, and processes. - Recruited and screened research participants for product research and administered psychological tests and demographic surveys. - Supported design… Show more - Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns. - Collaborated with the leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine the best collection methods. - Supported research and development efforts to create new products, equipment, and processes. - Recruited and screened research participants for product research and administered psychological tests and demographic surveys. - Supported design and implementation of survey instruments such as telephone questionnaires to obtain study information. - Helped with large survey research projects and provided research support for data processing operations. - Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations. Show less

Nairobi County, Kenya

- Networked with the local administration, Children's department, local schools, and other charitable institutions providing services to at-risk kids. - Interviewed clients and families to assess needs and implement services to address needs. - Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide a comprehensive and continuous care plan. - Assessed clients for abuse and neglect to compile documentation for court reports. - Completed detailed charts to… Show more - Networked with the local administration, Children's department, local schools, and other charitable institutions providing services to at-risk kids. - Interviewed clients and families to assess needs and implement services to address needs. - Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide a comprehensive and continuous care plan. - Assessed clients for abuse and neglect to compile documentation for court reports. - Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with the client and booked follow-up sessions. - Advocated for client rights and sought solutions by tracking and monitoring legislation and arranging and attending meetings. - Testified under oath as a child advocate in family court to assist with child custody decisions. Show less

Master'S Degree, Rural Sociology

Master Of Social Work - Msw