Implemented the Safe Babies Approach in Utah County, developed methods and templates that are used by Community Coordinators in three states Created a strong network of 30 community partners, developed a public database of 70 social support resources Facilitated trainings and connection opportunities for 60 community providers and child welfare workers Mediated 241 hours for multidisciplinary teams, contributed to 111 hours of court hearings, and recorded 1,070 hours of program activity… Show more Implemented the Safe Babies Approach in Utah County, developed methods and templates that are used by Community Coordinators in three states Created a strong network of 30 community partners, developed a public database of 70 social support resources Facilitated trainings and connection opportunities for 60 community providers and child welfare workers Mediated 241 hours for multidisciplinary teams, contributed to 111 hours of court hearings, and recorded 1,070 hours of program activity Conducted 15 qualitative research interviews and wrote 3 research summaries and data reports Show less

Supervised 6 staff overseeing 5 sites comprising of 300 youth across Utah County in program and site level bimonthly and weekly activities Hired, trained, and retained 3 staff reaching competency in their roles twice as fast as prior staff and increased site activity by 15-33% Improved grant funding usage that increased client participation by 30% and utilized 98% of funding available Maintained 200% reach growth in our social media pages on Instagram and Facebook Prepared grant… Show more Supervised 6 staff overseeing 5 sites comprising of 300 youth across Utah County in program and site level bimonthly and weekly activities Hired, trained, and retained 3 staff reaching competency in their roles twice as fast as prior staff and increased site activity by 15-33% Improved grant funding usage that increased client participation by 30% and utilized 98% of funding available Maintained 200% reach growth in our social media pages on Instagram and Facebook Prepared grant application information and received $3 million in grant funding, of which only 4 were available nationwide Show less

Performed statistical analysis on data with over 500 participants using Microsoft Office, Dropbox, SPSS, Stata, Dedoose, and Google Workspace Created systems to provide classroom ADA accommodations for 264 university students over 6 classesTeaching Assistant for FCS 2400 - Modern Family (Fall 2021) and FCS 5370 - Family Violence (Fall 2021 and Spring 2022) using Canvas, Microsoft Office, and ZoomResearch Assistant for EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Committee in the College… Show more Performed statistical analysis on data with over 500 participants using Microsoft Office, Dropbox, SPSS, Stata, Dedoose, and Google Workspace Created systems to provide classroom ADA accommodations for 264 university students over 6 classesTeaching Assistant for FCS 2400 - Modern Family (Fall 2021) and FCS 5370 - Family Violence (Fall 2021 and Spring 2022) using Canvas, Microsoft Office, and ZoomResearch Assistant for EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Committee in the College of Social and Behavioral Science (Aug 2021 - Aug 2022) using Microsoft Office, SPSSResearch Assistant for Dr. Daniel Carlson researching US Parents Divisions of Domestic Labor During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Aug 2022 - May 2023) using Stata, Dropbox Show less

Recruited, interviewed, and managed mentors and families in the programCoordinated and planned mentor/mentee and family night out activitiesOrganized emails, calls, and private information of families and mentors

Supported 50-70 refugees in Utah County in needs such as translation services, finding housing, resume writing, and connecting with support through the Department of Workforce Services.Created a training manual of policies and procedures for case managers and oversaw training of all new hires and interns.

Worked with Autistic children in a classroom settingManaged time and classroom activitiesAssisted teachers in lessonsTaught life skills to the youth in the classroom

Assisted families in defining justice and walked them through court procedures following child abuse.Provided information to non-offending caregivers for resources available to them and their children in assisting them in the recovery process.Participated as the advocate of the non-offending caregiver and their family in multidisciplinary team meetings and in court.

Worked with Autistic youth and youth with other diagnoses including depression, Reactive Attachment Disorder, and severe anxietyPlanned their day and helped create structureTook the girls off campus for real world activitiesDiffused escalated situations and took control using passive physical restraints with the students when necessaryChecked in with individual students to review how the day was going and what they needed to do better Spent time creating relationships with… Show more Worked with Autistic youth and youth with other diagnoses including depression, Reactive Attachment Disorder, and severe anxietyPlanned their day and helped create structureTook the girls off campus for real world activitiesDiffused escalated situations and took control using passive physical restraints with the students when necessaryChecked in with individual students to review how the day was going and what they needed to do better Spent time creating relationships with the students and preparing them for life after treatment Show less